Refitting the Cylinder Head during 300Tdi Engine Overhaul
ENGINE
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OVERHAUL
6. From all of the readings obtained, determine
highest protrusion figure and select the
appropriate cylinder head gasket.
Protrusion 0.50 to 0.60 mm - select gasket with
1 identification hole.
Protrusion 0.61 to 0.70 mm - select gasket with
2 identification holes.
Protrusion 0.71 to 0.80 mm - select gasket with
3 identification holes.
Protrusion 0.81 to 0.90 mm - select gasket with
0 identification holes.
NOTE: Identification holes are located on
the edge of the gasket.
7. Remove DTI.
8. Rotate crankshaft in a clockwise direction until
all pistons are half-way up cylinder bores.
Cylinder head - refit
1. Ensure that mating faces of cylinder head and
block are clean and dry and that 2 locating
dowels are fitted in cylinder block.
2. Lubricate threads of new cylinder head bolts
with engine oil.
3. Check that cylinder head bolt holes in cylinder
block are clean and dry.
4. Rotate crankshaft in a clockwise direction until
pistons are half-way up cylinder bores.
5. Position the selected cylinder head gasket on
cylinder block ensuring that word "TOP" is
facing upwards.
6. Using assistance, fit cylinder head ensuring
that it is located on dowels.