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Cylinder Head Audi A6 C5

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CAUTIONDO NOT start engine for about 30 minutes after installing camshafts. Hydraulic valve lifters must bleed down or valves may strike pistons. Rotate crankshaft by hand 2 full revolutions before starting engine to ensure valves do not strike pistons.

Scheme 78

Scheme 78: Cylinder Head Resurfacing

Scheme 79

Scheme 79
  1. Measure cylinder head warpage, measure at several points along gasket surface using straight edge and feeler gauge. see scheme 91
  2. If warpage exceeds specification, machine cylinder head. See «CYLINDER HEAD»(ref-147486-S25493106472002091600000) table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. If machining causes cylinder head height to be less than specification, replace cylinder head. When checking dimensions for cylinder head height, measure at (A) through the holes for the head bolts. see scheme 92