Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Gasket - Exhaust Manifold


Gasket - Exhaust Manifold

Service Repair No - 30.15.12.01


Disassembly





1. Remove 8 bolts securing exhaust manifold and collect spacers. Discard the bolts.
2. Remove exhaust manifold.
3. Remove 2 manifold gaskets and discard.

Reassembly

1. Clean exhaust manifold and cylinder head mating face.

CAUTION: Do not use a metal scraper or machined surfaces may be damaged.

2. Fit new gaskets, dry, fit exhaust manifold. Ensure that link bar on gasket is positioned below spark plugs.





3. Fit spacers to new manifold bolts and, working in the sequence illustrated, initially tighten bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.), then finally tighten to 38 Nm (28 ft. lbs.).