748 Rocker Cover Material?

Discussion in '748 / 916 / 996 / 998' started by Coda, Oct 16, 2023.

  1. The tab on the rocker cover which is tapped to accept one of the bolts to secure the v-piece, I found inside the belly pan. It had snapped off during a ride, I had probably (definitely?) over torqued it.

    My question, what metal is the rocker cover? I guess it’s either an alloy of aluminium or magnesium. I can TIG weld but only have a DC unit which is no good for these metals, so I’m looking at options other than just buying another rocker cover.

    Thanks.
     
  2. I would guess it’s a low grade aluminum casting.
     
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  3. Where are you? If you're close to Bristol you're welcome to use my TIG set.
     
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  4. Thanks that’s kind. I’m about 1.5 hrs away up the M5, so although it’s not feasible from an economic point of view, it might be if I can combine it with another reason to go down that way.

    Otoh, may be justification for a new TIG machine ;)
     
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  5. Are you sure ?

    Ducati appear to have a long-standing preference for cheese .....
    ..... or maybe chocolate ?
     
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