G16 side cover removal ?

1arunem · 08-15-2019, 07:19 AM

Have started disassembling my G16 engine. It ran well but smokes. Going to re-ring.

Having a little trouble getting the side cover off and don't want to damage it. I have it loose from the engine (can get about 1/4" gap) but it does not seem to want to come off past the seal/crank snout.

Just don't want to be too rough on it and damage it. Any tricks/pointers?

Thanks!

Dave in VA · 08-15-2019, 08:32 AM

It should pop off without much effort. Maybe tap lightly.

Got this stuff if you need it.

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/golf-...ine-parts.html

1arunem · 08-15-2019, 09:14 AM

It came loose fairly easily from the block and the crank spins freely. However when I try to remove it the crank moves laterally with it until the flywheel/fan is against the engine. It won't go any further. Almost like the seal is holding the cover from sliding off the crank snout.

cgtech · 08-15-2019, 09:50 AM

The side cover is likely sticking to the bearing. Apply a little heat to the side cover, shouldn't take a bunch. If you didn't plan on a new seal, you should change that plan.

1arunem · 08-16-2019, 09:08 AM

Got it off. Just needed a little more persuading!

Thanks!

08-15-2019, 07:19 AM	#1
1arunem Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 460	G16 side cover removal ? Have started disassembling my G16 engine. It ran well but smokes. Going to re-ring. Having a little trouble getting the side cover off and don't want to damage it. I have it loose from the engine (can get about 1/4" gap) but it does not seem to want to come off past the seal/crank snout. Just don't want to be too rough on it and damage it. Any tricks/pointers? Thanks!
1arunem Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 460

08-15-2019, 08:32 AM	#2
Dave in VA maintaining a low profile Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SW Virginia USA Posts: 6,314	Re: G16 side cover removal ? It should pop off without much effort. Maybe tap lightly. Got this stuff if you need it. http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/golf-...ine-parts.html

08-15-2019, 09:14 AM	#3
1arunem Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 460	Re: G16 side cover removal ? It came loose fairly easily from the block and the crank spins freely. However when I try to remove it the crank moves laterally with it until the flywheel/fan is against the engine. It won't go any further. Almost like the seal is holding the cover from sliding off the crank snout.
1arunem Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 460

08-15-2019, 09:50 AM	#4
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: G16 side cover removal ? The side cover is likely sticking to the bearing. Apply a little heat to the side cover, shouldn't take a bunch. If you didn't plan on a new seal, you should change that plan.

08-16-2019, 09:08 AM	#5
1arunem Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 460	Re: G16 side cover removal ? Got it off. Just needed a little more persuading! Thanks!
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