11.77
Removing and installing oil pick-up
basket
X Tightening torque:
M6 screw ........................................9 Nm (0.354 in)
e Caution:
Make sure that the O-ring is not omitted, and is
installed undamaged.
Replacing oil level sight glass
•
Pierce the plastic disc with a large screwdriver
and lever out the oil level sight glass.
•
Coat the sealing face of the new oil level sight
glass with engine oil and drive it in with drift,
BMW No. 00 5 550.
Removing conrods
•
Clamp crankshaft in a vise provided with protec-
tive jaws.
•
Remove conrod
e Caution:
Do not accidentally confuse the conrods.
Checking conrods
•
Check conrod dimensions.
a See Technical Data.
e Caution:
Sintered-metal conrods must never be straightened
– risk of fracture.
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