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Cylinder Head Assembly: Testing and Inspection




11 12 729 - Checking cylinder head for water leaks (N62/N62TU)





Special tools required:
- 11 9 430
- 11 9 431
- 11 9 432
- 11 9 433





(cylinder head dismantled)

Prepare special tool kit 11 9 430.

Note:
Special tool kit 11 9 430 can be used for cylinder bank 1 to 4 and cylinder bank 5 to 8.





Place special tool 11 9 431 on cylinder head sealing surface, insert screws (special tool 11 9 433) and tighten down.

Seal coolant aperture with special tool 11 9 432 and tighten down.





Connect compressed air hose (1) to pressure gauge.

Immerse cylinder head in a water bath. Inspection pressure 4.5 bar.

Check cylinder head for escaping air (cracks).

Note:
If necessary, add cleaning agent to water bath.