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ENGINE - K SERIES KV6

OVERHAUL 12-3-89

13. Using sequence shown, progressively loosen 

and remove 8 cylinder head bolts.

14. Remove cylinder head.

CAUTION: Support both ends of cylinder 
head on blocks of wood.

15. Remove and discard cylinder head gasket.

CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft with RH 
cylinder head fitted.

16. Fit cylinder liner clamps LRT-12-144 and 

secure with cylinder head bolts.

CAUTION: Ensure that feet of clamps do not 
protrude over bores.

Refit

1. Clean cylinder head face.

CAUTION: Use suitable gasket removal 
spray and a plastic scraper.

2. Remove bolts securing cylinder liner clamps 

LRT-12-144 to cylinder block and remove 
clamps.

CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft.

3. Clean cylinder block face and dowel holes.
4. Clean cylinder head bolts and wipe dry.
5. Lightly lubricate threads and beneath heads of 

cylinder head bolts with clean engine oil.

6. Check that fitted height of dowels is between 10 

to 11 mm (0.40 to 0.43 in) above cylinder block 
top face. Replace dowels if fitted height is 
incorrect.

7. Fit new cylinder head gasket onto cylinder 

block with the word 'TOP' uppermost.

8. With assistance, fit cylinder head and carefully 

position LH inlet to RH inlet manifold.

9. Carefully enter cylinder head bolts, DO NOT 

DROP. Screw bolts into place by hand.

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