Audi A8 2003 Workshop Manual page 207

8-cylinder TDI engine (4.2 ltr. 4-valve common rail), mechanics - Edition 12.2013
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Note the use-by date of the sealant.
– Cut off tube nozzle at front marking (diameter of nozzle ap‐
prox. 1.5 mm).
– Apply beads of sealant -arrows- onto clean sealing surface of
sump (top section) as illustrated.
• The grooves -arrows- on the sealing surfaces must be com‐
pletely filled with sealant.
• The beads of sealant must project 1.5 ... 2.0 mm above the
sealing surface.
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The sealant beads must not be thicker than specified, other‐
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wise excess sealant could enter the sump and clog the strainer
in the oil pump.
The sump (top section) must be installed within 5 minutes after
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applying sealant.
– Apply a small amount of sealant to O-rings
⇒ Item 10 (page 198)
into grooves on cylinder block.
and ⇒ Item 11 (page 198) and fit O-rings
1. Removing and installing parts of lubrication system
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