Metal cylinder head gasket

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From 11.93, all 1.9 liter Diesel engines are equipped with a new metal cylinder head gasket with silicone coating.
When making repairs it is no longer necessary to tighten the cylinder head bolts by an additional 1/4-turn (90 °) with the engine warm.
The four-step procedure for tightening the cylinder head bolts during assembly has not changed.
When installing a new metal cylinder head gasket, follow all precautions, see Notes, CYLINDER HEAD, INSTALLING

NOTE: The new metal cylinder head gasket can be installed on all 1.9 liter Diesel engines manufactured before 11.93.