11 12 719 Resurfacing cylinder head sealing surface (M52 / M52TU / M54 / M56)

(Cylinder head dismantled)

Check flatness of cylinder head sealing surface with a commercially available straightedge.

Deviation from flatness max. 0.05 mm.

Fig 1: Checking Flatness Of Cylinder Head

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NOTE: Machining limit; 139.7 mm.

Fig 2: Identifying Cylinder Head Height

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NOTE: For compression comparison check, a repair cylinder head seal is provided.

Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head Seal

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