Triumph Motorcycles
Normandy Way
Hinckley
Leicestershire LE10 3BZ
United Kingdom

Technical News
Issue 154

Strictly Confidential

December 2013

Item 1.
Description:

Excessive Top End Engine Noise - Valve Guides and Camshaft Chain Tensioner

Models affected:

Trophy and Trophy SE

Note:
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This Technical News item applies to all markets except the United Kingdom.

If a customer reports excessive top-end engine noise on an engine fitted to the above models up to VIN 602960, the
dealer is requested to replace the cylinder head with a new cylinder head and camshaft drive chain tensioner following the
procedure listed below.
Warranty Claim Instructions
Fault code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01150491
Repair time allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.00 hrs (includes admin allowance)
Genuine Parts Information
There are two cylinder head service kits available.
For the correct cylinder head service kit make a note of the motorcycle VIN number and refer to the table below.
VIN

Repair Code

Kit Part Number

Kit Description

Up to 584030

91152808

T1152811

Cylinder Head Service Kit

From 584031

91152809

T1152816

Cylinder Head Service Kit

In addition, a valve shim kit (part number T1130066) will automatically be issued to each dealer. This shim kit contains
sufficient shims to correctly set the first motorcycles. Dealers are required to retain and re-use the removed shims in
subsequent repairs.
Dealers are required to order six control plate fixings (part number T2020609) for use during installation.
Note:
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Some affected motorcycles up to VIN 602960 have been rectified by Triumph prior to release from the
factory.
The modified motorcycles can be identified by checking the 'VIN Enquiry' on Triumphonline.net.

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Genuine Parts Ordering Instructions
For Triumph Subsidiary and Overseas Distributor dealers using Triumph Warranty On-Line with Parts Auto
Ordering Flag switched on: Order all repair parts by submitting a New Prior through the Warranty On-Line system.
Entering the above repair code in a New Prior will automatically add the parts required and labour times for this
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For Overseas Distributor dealers NOT using Triumph Warranty On-Line or for Overseas Distributor dealers
using Triumph Warranty On-Line with Parts Auto Ordering Flag switched off: Orders should be placed using the
normal parts ordering procedure.
Genuine Parts Return Instructions
Dealers are required to retain and re-use the removed shims in subsequent repairs.
Dealers are to retain all other parts for 90 days. All parts must be stored in a secure, non-public accessed area and
correctly identified with a completed warranty label. Thereafter the parts must be rendered unusable prior to scrapping.
Removal
Replace the cylinder head and camshaft drive chain tensioner following the procedure detailed below.

Warning
Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from falling
and causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle.
1.

Remove the engine from the frame, as described in the Service Manual.

2.

Remove the cylinder head, as described in the Service Manual.

3.

Remove the throttle body transition pieces, thermostat and coolant temperature sensor, retaining the parts for re-use
on the new cylinder head.

4.

Remove the valves, valve springs, and spring platforms, retaining the parts for re-use on the new cylinder head.

Installation

Caution
Prior to fitting the spares kit, ensure the spares kit part number is correct to the VIN number. Failure to fit the correct
spares kit may result in loss of engine oil pressure, oil leaks, engine noise and may cause serious engine damage.
1.

Install the spring platform and stem seals, valves and valve springs to the new cylinder head as described in the
Service Manual.

2.

Refit the throttle body transition pieces and thermostat as described in the Service Manual.

3.

Apply a drop of ThreeBond 1374 to the threads of the coolant temperature sensor and refit the sensor as described
in the Service Manual.

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4.

Fit the O-ring to the cylinder head oil restrictor (both are supplied in the kit) and fit the oil restrictor to the new
cylinder head.

1. Oil restrictor and O-ring

Caution
Failure to clean the threads of the camshafts could cause the camshaft boss to crack during the tightening sequence.
Always clean the threads as described above and install new bolts during assembly.
5.

Using an M7 x 1 mm tap or other suitable tool, clean the threads of the inlet and exhaust camshafts.

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1. Camshaft
2. Threads

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6.

Install the cylinder head using the parts supplied in the spares kit, as described in the Service Manual, noting the
following:

7.

Models up to VIN 584030: Fit the copper washers to the right hand outer cylinder head screws.

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2
1. Copper washers
2. Screws

8.

Refit the engine to the frame, as described in the Service Manual.

9.

Refit the bodywork, as described in the Service Manual.

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