11 12 101 Replacing cylinder head gasket (B36A/B38A)

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Special tools required:

11 4 470

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CYLINDER HEAD .
Check CYLINDER HEAD FOR WATERTIGHTNESS
Check 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. abrasive cloth).

Fig 1: Locating Blind Holes

G11671231

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

Fig 2: Locating Fitting Sleeves

G11671220

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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.

Fig 3: Cylinder Head Gasket Part Number

G11671233

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