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B5.9G, B5.9LPG – Troubleshooting and Repair Manual – 002-021   Cylinder Head Gasket

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Initial Check
Remove
Install

Initial Check

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Head Gasket Sealing

If the compression was found low on adjacent cylinders and the pressure can not be increased by oiling the rings, the head gasket is probably leaking between the cylinders.

  
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Low compression on a single cylinder can be caused by an external leak or a leak to a coolant passage.

  
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External cylinder head gasket leaks can be seen. They can be located with liquid soap.

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Remove

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Remove the head gasket.

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Install

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Install the new head gasket.

NOTE: Never reuse the old head gasket. Always use a new head gasket to prevent leakage.

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Last Modified:  03-Apr-2002
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