Clean Sealant Residue From 3 Mm Bores -Arrows- In Cylinder Head Seal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Audi TT and 2008 Audi TT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Locating 3 mm Holes In Cylinder Head Gasket

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NOTE:

With cylinder head installed, holes in cylinder head seal are only half visible.

-- Fill 3 mm bores in cylinder head seal with sealant.

-- Replace timing chain upper cover sealing ring. Refer to TIMING CHAIN UPPER COVER SEAL .

-- Clean sealing surfaces, must be free of oil and grease.

-- Check whether fitting sleeves -2- and -3- are inserted in upper timing chain cover.

Fig 2: Checking Dowel Sleeves And Are Inserted In Upper Cover For Camshaft Timing Chain

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-- Insert new sealing ring -1- and new seal -4-.