Replacing cylinder head gasket (B48 and B46 engine) (Cooper S and John Cooper Works)

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Special tools required:

11 4 470

Preliminary work needed:

Remove CYLINDER HEAD .
Check CYLINDER HEAD FOR WATERTIGHTNESS .
CYLINDER HEAD FOR DEVIATION FROM FLATNESS .

Remove remnants of oil and dirt from blind holes (1).

IMPORTANT: Work on sealing surface on engine block and on cylinder head with special tool 11 4 470 only.
Do not use any metal-cutting tools (e.g. emery cloth).

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Check adapter sleeves (1) for damage and firm seating.

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The cylinder head gasket (1) can only be checked using the part number.

Installation note:

If the cylinder head is re-machined, a thicker gasket (+0.3 mm) is available for Service personnel.

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Required follow-up work:

Install the CYLINDER HEAD .
Assemble engine