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Sealing Cap (Core Plug) In Cylinder Head, Installing



Cylinder heads supplied as replacement parts can be used on either the left or right-sides of the engine. A sealing cap (core plug) must be installed in the front end of the cylinder head in each case.
- Coat outside circumference of sealing cap (core plug) with sealant AMV 188 001 02.

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- Using VW295 needle bearing drift, drive in sealing cap (core plug) until outside rim is flush with end of chamfer in cylinder head (see inset).