Replacing Seal For Cylinder Head Cover

Information 

The tightening specifications for the basic engine are stored centrally (→ 1001IN TIGHTENING TORQUES, TIGHTENING SEQUENCES, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEWS ).

Tightening torques and assembly instructions for other assemblies (e.g. chassis, electric, transmission or body) or for peripheral engine equipment can be found in the corresponding documents.

1. For detailed steps, see: → 158219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CYLINDER HEAD COVER 

Component overview of cylinder head cover seal => 

Cylinders 1 - 4 

1. Valve cover for cylinders 1 to 4 (align over bar ignition modules)
2. Oil cap
3. Aluminum screw  , M6 x 20; hall sender (phase sensor); always use new aluminum screws
4. Hall sender
5. Sealing ring
6. Valve cover seal
7. Valve cover seal, inner
8. Seal for hydraulic valve for camshaft control

Cylinders 5 - 8 

1. Valve cover for cylinders 5 to 8 (align over bar ignition modules)
2. Hall sender
3. Aluminum screw  , M6 x 20; hall sender (phase sensor); always use new aluminum screws
4. Sealing ring
5. Valve cover seal
6. Valve cover seal, inner
7. Seal for hydraulic valve for camshaft control
   Fig 3: Identifying Sealant Applying Area

   Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

1  - When timing-case cover is fitted, apply sealant to joint before fitting valve covers

20 mm  - Length of sealant applied to joint

- Sealant application on joints; Loctite 5900 (000.043.204.35 status 10/08)