Timing Cover

Timing Cover





^ Cut off tube nozzle at front marking (nozzle approximately 3 mm diameter).
^ Apply silicone sealing compound, as shown, to clean sealing surface of sealing flange.
^ Thickness of sealant bead (arrows): 2...3 mm

Note:
^ Before applying sealing bead, cover the oil seal with a clean cloth.
^ The sealing compound bead must not be thicker, otherwise excessive sealing compound will enter the oil pan and may block the oil suction pipe strainer.
^ Note the use-by-date of the sealant.
^ The sealing flange must be installed within 5 minutes of applying the silicone sealing compound.
^ Use guide sleeve T10053/1 to fit sealing flange with the oil seal already installed.
^ The sealant must be allowed to cure for approximately 30 minutes after installing the oil pan. After this time the engine may be filled with engine oil.
^ Install sealing flange immediately and lightly tighten all bolts.
^ Tighten sealing flange securing bolts using alternate sequence.
Tightening torque: 15 Nm

^ Remove excess sealing compound.