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take down front cylinder head

Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 6:43 pm
by nlzero
hi, task at hand 'taking down the cylinder head' - front cylinder. forum search and workshop manual didnt get me further on that initial task, to later diagnose my oil issue. any hint / link on how to align the pistons etc before further action?
I am keeping it with higgy's signature
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thanks a lot in advance

Re: take down front cylinder head

Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 7:51 pm
by Sergio Desmo
Gruezi !

I have not understood why taking the front cylinder head could help to solve your oil problem, but to dismantle you need a special ducati tool in a "U" shape. Check at the end of the workshop manual and order it at your local ducati store or on eBay :

Objet :
Laser Outils 6127 crows pieds clé set-DUCATI for around 55€ delivery included.

Fin : 30 août 2016 10:43:19 UTC+2

Align cylinder ? Well there is only two cylinders and two pistons connected by a conrod for each one....

Sergio

Re: take down front cylinder head

Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 10:32 pm
by higgy
What is your oil issue ? Leaking or burning ?

Re: take down front cylinder head

Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 6:17 pm
by nlzero
engine running, but very smoky, according to my mechanic it is the front cylinder having oil in the cylinder. he is not sure where from bur eighter leaking gasket or worse. so since i want to do it myself he suggested to take down the cylinder head and start checking.... wrong approach? thanks to both of you

Re: take down front cylinder head

Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 8:03 pm
by Sergio Desmo
Nlzero, before opening the engine, check through the trap about the guides of your valves if they are loose, if the rubber is still there.

Re: take down front cylinder head

Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 8:14 am
by higgy
+1 on checking the guide seals

Re: take down front cylinder head

Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 8:28 am
by nlzero
Ok will do that --- once i know what exactly to do, how to do it and what to look for :) i quite enjoy to explore the unknown - cheers lorenz