3 Series E46 330xd (M57) SAL
Clean piston at measuring points (1 and 2).
Fit dial gauge at measuring point (1) on cleaned piston and
determine highest point by rotating crankshaft.
Measure and note down piston clearance at measuring
points (1 and 2) on all 6 pistons.
Highest piston clearance at measuring points (1 and 2) of all
6 pistons determines thickness of cylinder head gasket.
Piston clearance: 0.92 ... 1.03 mm
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Install 2-hole cylinder head gasket.
Piston clearance over 1.03 mm
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Install 3-hole cylinder head gasket.
Note:
Joints between timing case cover and engine block are sealed
with sealing strips stuck on as standard.
It is not necessary to apply a permanently elastic sealing
compound.
Caution!
The tapped bores in the engine block must be free of dirt and
oil.
(Risk of cracking, distorted tightening values).
RA Removing and installing cylinder head (M57)
BMW AG - TIS
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