Cylinder Head Assembly: Testing and Inspection

11 12 729 - Checking cylinder head for water leaks (N14)





Special tools required:
- 11 9 521 11 9 520 Pressure-Testing Fixture
- 11 9 522 11 9 520 Pressure-Testing Fixture
- 11 9 523 11 9 520 Pressure-Testing Fixture





Important!
Pressure-test cylinder head to max. 3 bar.

Heat cylinder head to 60°.

Check for bubble formation in a water bath.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove cylinder head Removal and Replacement.
- Disassemble cylinder head.





Mount special tool 11 9 521 11 9 520 Pressure-Testing Fixture with bolts 11 9 523 11 9 520 Pressure-Testing Fixture.

Installation Note:
Install special tool 11 9 521 11 9 520 Pressure-Testing Fixture so that all water ducts are sealed.





Secure bolts 11 9 523 11 9 520 Pressure-Testing Fixture to 25 Nm.





Screw special tool 11 9 522 11 9 520 Pressure-Testing Fixture into place with existing screws (1 and 3) of coolant thermostat.

Note:
Sealing flange 11 9 522 11 9 520 Pressure-Testing Fixture must rest flat.

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

Heat cylinder head to 60°.

Check for bubble formation in a water bath.





Assemble engine.