Exhaust manifold modified - BT14.10-P-0001-01A
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ENGINE 120.980 ## as of 017400 as of 1.11.92,
120.981 ## as of 001400 as of 1.10.92
STANDARD PRODUCTION BREAKPOINTS/MODIFICATIONS/NEW FEATURES
| Engine | LHS RHS | Transmission | Engine end no. as of | Engine end no. up to | Production period as of | Production period up to | Nature and reason for modification | Reference/Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120.980 | 017400 | 1.11.92 | ||||||
| 120.981 | 001400 | 1.10.92 |
Since October 1992 the 4 - 6 and 10 - 12 cylinder exhaust manifolds have been provided with an air gap insulation between the outer and inner pipe as a phased-in measure. The previous insulation is discontinued.