11 12 719 Milling down cylinder head gasketing face (M62)

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Cylinder head dismantled.

Check planeness of cylinder head gasketing face with straightedge (standard).

Deviation from planeness Max. 0.05 mm.

NOTE: Machine limit, refer to 11 12 CYLINDER HEAD WITH COVER M62 B 46 in Technical Data.

Fig 1: Checking Cylinder Head

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CAUTION: To compensate for compression, there is a repair cylinder head gasket.

NOTE: The repair cylinder head gasket is designated at the back with a bore beside the 4th or 8th cylinder.

Fig 2: Identifying Repair Cylinder Head Gasket

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