Published On Apr 22, 2014
This is my favorite gasket set to complete this job-
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000...
If the front cover is pitted here is a complete kit front cover included-
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H...
If the water pump is needed this is the one to get-
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000...
This is the serpentine belt tensioner tool I use Here-
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000...
This is the Engine Sealant I recommend-
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000...
In this video I show how to remove the front cover on the 3.0L 12v Vulcan engine. Coolant leak from the main coolant ports is very common on these. This can be a very costly repair, with this video I am sure anyone with any mechanical experience can handle this job with ease.
Torque Specs-
Front Cover-
Tighten bolts in the sequence shown.
Tighten numbers 1-7 to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Tighten numbers 8-12 to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Torque Sequence Illustration
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13MM Crank Pulley Bolts- 37 ft lbs
Large Center Dampner Bolt- 107 ft lbs
Wheel Lug Nuts- 100 ft lbs