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Bolt fell out. Not sure where it came from.

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by fishinchickens, Feb 23, 2013.

  1. fishinchickens

    fishinchickens Member

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    I started my bike the other day and as it was sitting there idling the bolt pictured below fell onto the ground. I now these are used on the valve cover but all of them are there. Where else are these used?
     

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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    That's one of the INNER valve cover bolts; there are four like that and (8) longer ones on the outside corners.

    Those inner bolts go near the center camchain "hump" in the valve cover, two on each side.

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    fishinchickens Member

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    All of the valve cover bolts are in place. Are there any other locations where these are located?
     
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    quebecois59 Well-Known Member

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    Looks like you had an extra one laying loose on the engine and you didn't even know...
     
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    Save it until April Fools Day and then drop it under a friend's bike...
     
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    I guess when someone tells you that you have a screw loose. You can tell them that it was actually a bolt, and that you found it!

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