3. Fit the head gasket A, on the centring dowels
inserted in the block.
4. Take the crankshaft to the top dead centre of
cylinders 1-4.
5. Clean the threaded part of the water tempera-
ture sensor.
6. Wrap sealing tape around the threaded part and
fit the sensor in the head-cylinders.
- THE NEW TEMPERATURE SENSOR IS COVERED WITH
A SEALANT LAYER.
THEREFORE, WHEN A SENSOR IS REPLACED, REMOVE
THE SEALANT LAYER BEFORE WRAPPING THE SEAL-
ING TAPE. BESIDES, MAKE SURE THAT THE HOLE OF
THE HEAD THREADED SECTION IS CLEAN.
- THE ORIGINAL SEALANT IS REMOVED BECAUSE AF-
TER BEING STORED FOR A LONG TIME IT HAS LOST ITS
CHARACTERISTICS.
Locking torques (N*m)
Cylinder head - Water temperature sensor 24.5
÷ 34.3
7. Cover each head fixing screw with a thin layer
of engine oil and let it drip.
Fit the head on the block.
N.B.
- BEFORE FITTING THE HEAD, CHECK THE BLOCK.
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