Final Drive Overhaul
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 4:57 pm
Some of the Final Drive Casing Bolts on my 2012 RT are slightly corroded, having given them a clean with Solvol Autosol , a toothbrush & some 00 grade wire wool, then a squirt of ACF-50, they are looking more acceptable.
Also, on the inside of the FD Unit, (silver part behind the disc), the paint finish looks rough but not broken, don't know if this is just a poor casting or something going on underneath the paint.
Doing a bit of research "Google", has come up with Mike Overy of Overland & Classic, he overhauls FD Units.
Having spoken to Mike, he is happy for his details to be posted here.
His Workshop is at, Hall Farm, Holwell, nr Melton Mowbray, LE14 4SZ.
Mobile No. 07786 340692.
It's nice to know, there is someone out there, who can Overhaul FD Units if necessary.
If the Casing Bolts are changed, Mike suggested a Torque setting of 30Nm.
For the record, the bolts are £1.70 each x 10 off, http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part?id ... 3117686682
I'd be looking at getting some Stainless Steel ones from a local supplier.
Here is a thread posted by Mike on Adventure Bike Rider, showing the Overhaul of a FD Unit,
http://www.adventurebikerider.com/forum ... rhaul.html
If nothing else, it may be worth posting the details for future reference.
Also, on the inside of the FD Unit, (silver part behind the disc), the paint finish looks rough but not broken, don't know if this is just a poor casting or something going on underneath the paint.
Doing a bit of research "Google", has come up with Mike Overy of Overland & Classic, he overhauls FD Units.
Having spoken to Mike, he is happy for his details to be posted here.
His Workshop is at, Hall Farm, Holwell, nr Melton Mowbray, LE14 4SZ.
Mobile No. 07786 340692.
It's nice to know, there is someone out there, who can Overhaul FD Units if necessary.
If the Casing Bolts are changed, Mike suggested a Torque setting of 30Nm.
For the record, the bolts are £1.70 each x 10 off, http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part?id ... 3117686682
I'd be looking at getting some Stainless Steel ones from a local supplier.
Here is a thread posted by Mike on Adventure Bike Rider, showing the Overhaul of a FD Unit,
http://www.adventurebikerider.com/forum ... rhaul.html
If nothing else, it may be worth posting the details for future reference.