Yamaha TT600E Cylinder Head Cover Removal

[marlever357]

Hi Guys

I need to remove the topend from my TT600E so I can check for wear because of a bad smoking problem after starting from cold but can`t get any further than removing the rocker/camshaft cover.

I have taken out all of the allen bolts including the one behind the inlet valve cover but it won`t move.

I have tried tapping the cover with a rubber mallet but it seems to be stuck fast.is there a special knack to removing the rocker cover on these engines or is there some hidden bolt somewhere that I have missed?

Short of banging a chisel between the two faces (joking) it seems to be well and truly on there.

I have owned bikes for over 30 years and stripped many engines so this is not my first attempt.

When I first started taking the allen bolts out I did notice that the engine appears to have never been touched before,all of the bolts seem previously untouched.

Did Belgarda use a gasket or sealing compound under this cover when new,just wondering?

Any ideas what to try next guys?

Thanks
Paul.

[ssbon]

hi i seem to remember a bolt down in the recess where the top engine mount bolt slides through could have some muck covering it hope this helps steve

[marlever357]

Hi Steve

You could be right but I did check where you mean,couldn`t see anything but there was quite a bit of dried dirt in there,could have missed a small bolt head under the muck I suppose.

Will have a look tomorrow and if I find anything will put it on here.

Cheers Mate.

Paul.

[marlever357]

Steve,you was right mate.

The bolt is where you said it might be,can`t believe I missed it.

Cheers buddy,I owe you a pint.

Paul.