Cylinder Head Gasket: Service and Repair

11 12 101 Replacing cylinder head gasket (N14)

Special tools required:







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove cylinder head.







Remove remnants of oil and dirt from pocket holes (1).

IMPORTANT:
Work on sealing face on engine block and on cylinder head with special tool 11 4 470 only.
Do not use any metal-cutting tools.

NOTE: Illustration shows N52.







Identification (1) of head gasket (N14).

IMPORTANT:
Rubber coating on cylinder head gasket must not be damaged under any circumstances.
If the cylinder head is remachined, a thicker coating + 0.3 mm is also available for service personnel.







Check adapter sleeves (1) for damage and firm seating.
Lay cylinder head gasket on engine block.







NOTE:
Check cylinder head for deviation from flatness.
Check cylinder head for water leaks.

Assemble engine.