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Can I Replace This?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Austin Christopher, Jul 22, 2019.

  1. Austin Christopher

    Austin Christopher New Member

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    I'm on the final few steps of tearing apart the engine from my '81 550 maxim when I came across this. Im not sure how to go about removing this, or if its even possible. I would appreciate any help or information anyone could provide.

    Im also not sure how this piece managed to get so rusty either. If anyone has any ideas on how I could prevent this in the future I would love to hear your thoughts.
     

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    Toomanybikes Well-Known Member

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    Cylinder locating dowel . Pretty common item still available. Yes they get rusted but some heat and a set of vide grips to get it to turn. If not dremel a groove on the inside then it should collapse and come out.
     
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    Polock Well-Known Member

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    I wouldn't take that out unless I really had to
     
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    Ryengoth Active Member

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    I would suggest replacing it if it is pitted. Otherwise it will end up seizing in the case. Be sure you replace all of the o-rings in the diagrams. Clean all of those dowel holes really well, you don't want any of the o-rings to have a reason to leak.
     
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    Colin 85 700 Active Member

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    I would just clean the dowel well and apply a small dab of grease or antisieze on assembly. No need to pull it out.
     

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