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01—140 Replacing core hole closing cover in cylinder crankcase | ||||
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Special tool | ||||
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Mandrel for knocking-in core hole closing covers | 102 589 00 15 00 | |||
11004-962S | ||||
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Core holes in cylinder crankcase are closed with sheet metal covers (34 mm dia.). Replace leaking closing covers on principle. At the right (driving direction) the closing plug (M 38 x 1.5) remains in place. | ||||
Driving direction left | ||||
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This core hole can be used to insert cooling water preheater. | ![]() | |||
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Driving direction right | ||||
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Transmission end | ![]() | |||
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01.8-140/1 F2 | ||||
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Replacement | ![]() | ||
1 Completely drain coolant. 2 Remove components which obstruct access (e.g. transmission, intermediate flange, injection pump etc.). | |||
Drain plug on cylinder crankcase | |||
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3 Position a chisel with a narrow blade or a screwdriver into deep drawn edge of closing cover. | ![]() | ||
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4 Carefully knock closing cover on one side down until cover has turned around its own longitudinal axis (approx. 90°). | ![]() | ||
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5 Position water pump pliers against flange of projecting section and pull out closing cover. | ![]() | ||
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01.8-140/2 F2 | |||
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6 Thoroughly clean core hole from residue. Sealing surface should be free of grease (arrow). 7 Coat core hole with sealing glue, part no. 002 989 94 71. | ![]() | ||
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8 Knock-in new closing cover by means of mandrel. 9 Attach removed components. 10 Add coolant. Note: The sealing glue should cure for approx. 45 minutes before adding coolant. | ![]() | ||
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11 Run engine warm and check for leaks. | |||
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01.8-140/3 F2 | |||
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