Cylinder Head Gasket: Service and Repair

11 12 101 Replacing cylinder head gasket (N14)

Special tools required:
^ 11 4 470

Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Remove cylinder head.

Remove remnants of oil and dirt from pocket holes (1).

Important:
Work on sealing face on engine block and on cylinder head with special tool 11 4 470 only.
Do not use any metal-cutting tools.

Note:
Illustration shows N52.





Identification (1) of head gasket (N14).

Important:
Rubber coating on cylinder head gasket must not be damaged under any circumstances.
If the cylinder head is remachined, a thicker coating + 0.3 mm is also available for service personnel.





Check adapter sleeves (1) for damage and firm seating.
Lay cylinder head gasket on engine block.





Note:
Check cylinder head for deviation from flatness.
Check cylinder head for water leaks.

Assemble engine.