Assembly Advice for Cylinder Head

1. Before starting the assembly:

• Verify if the delivered cylinder head matches the engine type.
• Ensure the delivered cylinder head has no transport damage.
• Verify all details against the agreements made.

2. Assembly of Cylinder Head:

• Never place the cylinder head on the gasket surface; this can cause damage to mating surfaces or valves.
• Try to determine the cause of cylinder head damage and address it first.
• Inspect cylinder walls and pistons for damage and remove carbon deposits.
• Thoroughly clean all components to be transferred and inspect them for wear or damage.
• Inspect the engine block's gasket mating surface for damage and deformation.
• Clean the mating surface and bolt holes, paying attention to the block's roughness (as fine as possible).
• Always use new bolts (when specified) of the correct dimensions.
• Install the gasket of the correct thickness and type with the correct side facing up.
• Follow the specified tightening torques and sequence.
• Ensure timing marks on the distribution are correct and install new timing belts and tensioner/idler pulleys.
• Allow hydraulic lifters to rest for at least one hour after installation to allow them to settle. Preferably let them rest overnight.
• Adjust valve clearance for solid lifters/valve lash adjusters with an additional 0.05mm margin.
• After adjusting the distribution, manually rotate the engine two full turns by hand to check that the valves do not touch the pistons.
• Always replace oil, oil filter, thermostat, and coolant according to the types and specifications prescribed by the factory.
• Check the radiator and water pump for leaks and functionality.
• For vehicles with an LPG installation, run the engine on gasoline for the first 1000 kilometers and then adjust the installation.
• Check ignition timing/injection system/fuel pump adjustment.
• Take a test drive and re-check everything.

If you have any questions, please contact our sales department.

The above information is provided solely as advice to our customers. No rights can be derived from the information. Manufacturer guidelines always take precedence.