Cylinder Head Assembly: Testing and Inspection

11 12 729 Checking cylinder head for water leaks (N18)





Special tools required:
^ 11 9 521
^ 11 9 522
^ 11 9 523





Necessary preliminary work:
^ Remove cylinder head.
^ Disassemble cylinder head.

Extend special tool 11 9 521 with special tool 11 9 523.





Installation note:
Construct the special tool 11 9 521 so that all water channels are sealed.





Secure special tool 11 9 523 to 25 Nm.





Important!
For the N18 engine, the special tool 11 9 522 must be modified.

Dimension (A) 15 mm, Dimension (B) 79.85 mm.

Both dimensions must be transferred to special tool 11 9 522.

Separate the upper corner along the dotted line with a suitable tool.

Screw special tool 11 9 522 with the existing screws (1 and 3) of the coolant thermostat.





Sealing flange must rest flat.

Note:
Compressed air at valve (2) must not exceed 3 bar.

Heat cylinder head to 60°.

Visual inspection in a water bath.

Picture shows (N12).





Assemble engine.