Sealing Cover For Camshaft Housing (Cylinder Head Cover)

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Sealing the sealing surface of the cylinder head cover

Use only the sealants Drei Bond silicone - type 1209 and Loctite 5900 to seal the sealing surface on the cylinder head cover.

NOTE:

After the sealant has been applied, the cylinder head must be joined with the cylinder head cover within 5 minutes.

Application of silicone bead

At the processing nozzle, cut off the first metering step.

Apply a uniform bead approximately 1.5 mm wide to the cleaned sealing surface of the cylinder head cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Sealing Surface Of Cylinder Head Cover

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Applying the sealant on the sealing surface of the cylinder head cover

Fig 2: Applying Sealant On The Sealing Surface Of The Cylinder Head Cover

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Apply bead of sealant in the bearing saddle area

Fig 3: Applying Bead Of Sealant In Bearing Saddle Area

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Seal screw union at the oil pressure duct.

If the hexagon-head bolt (arrow) was loosened, the micro-encapsulated hexagon-head bolt must always be replaced.

Part number 900.378.163.09 (M6 x 16)

Fig 4: Locating Seal Screw Union At Oil Pressure Duct

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