Valve depressors and camshafts, installing

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NOTE: When installing a new cylinder head, the valve clearance must be set. See Valve clearance, setting/adjusting .

Lubricate the valve guide wells.

Install all the tappets.

NOTE: Make sure that the depressors end up in the same place as before. If needed, replace valve depressors to achieve correct valve clearance.

Fig 1: Identifying Intake And Exhaust Camshafts

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Lubricate the camshaft bearing seats.

Install the intake camshaft. Make sure that the groove at the back of the camshaft is above an imaginary center line.

Install the exhaust camshaft. Make sure that the groove at the back of the camshaft is below an imaginary center line.

Fig 2: Applying Liquid Gasket On Camshaft Cover

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Applying liquid gasket.

Wipe the oil film off the mating surfaces on the camshaft cover and cylinder head.

Install new O-rings around the spark plug wells on the cylinder head.

Apply liquid gasket 116 1059 on the camshaft cover.

Use roller 9512767 .

The surface must be completely covered without any excess.

CAUTION: Make sure that liquid gasket does not end up in coolant or oil channels. Only a thin layer of liquid gasket is needed.