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Golf Mk5

Preparing cylinder head gasket for assembly
Preparing cylinder head gasket for assembly
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Sealant -D 176 501 A1-
If only cover was removed:
   
–  Remove old sealant from 3 mm holes in cylinder head gasket -arrows-.
–  Fill 3 mm holes in the cylinder head gasket with sealant -D 176 501 A1- and coat sealing surfaces on cover with sealant -D 176 501 A1-.
–  Install cover immediately.
  N15-0425
If cylinder head gasket has been renewed:
–  Apply a 2 mm thick bead of sealant -D 176 501 A1- onto joint between cylinder block and sealing flange as shown -arrows-.
–  Immediately fit new cylinder head gasket. Inscription (Part No.) must be readable.
–  Additionally insert a little sealant -D 176 501 A1- into the two 3 mm holes in the cylinder head gasket, which lie on the sealant bead.
  N15-10214

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