Installing Cylinder Head - Skoda OCTAVIA MK1 Service Manual

Reworking of the cylinder head (face-
–
grinding) is only permissible up to
minimum dimension -a-.
t Minimum dimension a: 132.6 mm
Note
If the sealing surface is reworked, the
valves should be set lower by the same
amount (rework valve seat rings) otherwise
the valves will strike the pistons. Ensure
that the maximum permissible dimensions
are maintained →

Installing cylinder head

Note
t Always replace the cylinder head bolts.
Remove sealant residues. When doing this, ensure that no scores or scratches are
t
produced. When using emery paper the grain must not be less than 100.
t Carefully remove any emery and sanding residues.
t Remove the new cylinder head seal from its wrapping immediately before fitting.
Treat the new seal with the utmost care. Damage to the silicone layer and in the area of
t
the bead results in leakages.
There must be no oil or coolant in the blind holes of the cylinder head bolts in the cylinder
t
block.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t Torque wrench
t Pliers for spring strap clips
t Wrench for cylinder head bolts (e.g. 3452)
Procedure
Set the crankshaft and camshaft to TDC for cylinder 1 before attaching the cylinder head
–
→ Anchor.
Position the cylinder head gasket and lock the dowel sleeves. The legend (spare part no.)
–
must be legible.
– Insert new cylinder head bolts and tighten by hand.
Fig..
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