Installing the valve lifters and camshafts

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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 valve lifters.

NOTE: Make sure that the lifters are in the same position as before.

Fig 1: Identifying Intake And Exhaust Camshafts

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Lubricate the camshaft bearing seats.

Install the intake camshaft. Ensure that the groove at the rear edge of the camshaft is above an imaginary center line.

Position the exhaust camshaft. Ensure that the groove at the rear edge 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 to the camshaft cover.

Use roller 9512767 .

The surface must be completely covered without any excess.

CAUTION: Ensure that no liquid gasket gets into the coolant or oil ducts. Only a thin layer of liquid gasket is required.