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11 12 729 Checking cylinder head for watertightness (N20, N26)

Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT: Pressure-test cylinder head to max. 3  bar.
Heat cylinder head to 60 °.
Check for bubble formation in a water bath.
NOTE: The special tools 11 4 342  and 11 4 344  are included in the set of special tools 11 4 340 .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Fit special tool 11 4 342 with screws (1).

Screw in knurled screw in direction of arrow.

Sealing flange must rest flat.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (11 4 342) & Screws
G04751057Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Fit special tool 2 212 824 .

Installation note: 

Secure special tool with maximum 20 Nm.

Order number: 83 30 2 212 824

Fig 2: Fitting Special Tool (2 212 824)
G09919225Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Secure special tool 11 4 344  with screws (1).

NOTE: Compressed air at valve max. 3 bar  .
Heat cylinder head to 60 °.
Check for bubble formation in a water bath.
Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (11 4 344) With Screws
G04751058Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Assemble engine.