Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Removing engine mounting bolts - advice needed!

[Douglas]

I am trying to get the engine out of the frame of my 748, following my idler wheel disaster. I have removed the two upper mounting bolts, but cant get the lower one out. That is the one that runs through the swing arm pivot.

I have removed the bolt from the RHS, and according to Mr Haynes, it shouild just pull out from the left. Well it wont! I have WD40'd, and tried tapping it from the other ent with a drift, but it is rock hard. It feels as if it is being retained, but I cant see what is stopping it.

I have tried looking at the parts list on the web, but still cant work it out.

What's the trick anyone?!

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