1982 GL1100 water/oil pump cover removal

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1982 GL1100 water/oil pump cover removal

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Anyone have tips or suggestions on how to get the front engine cover off the motor?

It's the part that houses the oil and water pumps and I believe it is just held on by a dozen or so bolts, no gaskets, maybe dowelled. There are other sources suggesting to strike the tab on the side of the cover in order to dislodge it and I have tried that but I don't like hitting things that are not nails with hammers, brass drifts or screwdrivers!

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:-D
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Just make sure you have ALL the bolts out. Some are pretty well hidden.
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joe zxyplevo wrote:Just make sure you have ALL the bolts out. Some are pretty well hidden.

9, what look like phillips head screws, hold it on. Plus, 2 of the bolts in the lower radiator hose fitting that is in front of the water pump. Then a dead blow hammer on those "ears" at the bottom corners should do it. Don't hit it with anything harder.

And if you want to replace those 9 screws let me know. I sell a kit that replaces those that makes future removal easier. You can see it in the for sale section.

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Actually, the 1100's use bolts throughout...
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Thanks for the feedback, all the bolts are out and I will gently tap away until it's off.

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Track T 2411 wrote:Actually, the 1100's use bolts throughout...

Yeah, I always think 1000 first. :roll:

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fyi,my 1980 1100 motor had some phillip head screws in it.not sure if it has ever been trifled with though.
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Dusterdude wrote:fyi,my 1980 1100 motor had some phillip head screws in it.not sure if it has ever been trifled with though.
If the front cover had some Philips heads, something's been done there... just saying...
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein

"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow

"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown

Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!

Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!

In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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