Applying liquid gasket

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Fig 1: Applying Liquid Gasket On Camshaft Cover

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

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.

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