MTU 8V 2000 C / 8V 2000 G — Installing cylinder head
Installation
For the MTU 8V 2000 C / 8V 2000 G, from the MTU service manual.
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Before you start
- Cylinder head screws are not retightened
- Carefully align cylinder heads to avoid warping and cracks in exhaust manifold
Procedure
- Remove all blanking plugs; check oil bores are perfectly clean.
- Wipe cylinder head and crankcase interface and check.
- Insert new spring pins into crankcase until they contact stop.
- Mount new cylinder head gasket via spring pins on end face.
- Mount cylinder head via spring pins on gasket.
- Measure shaft length of double-hex screws with depth gauge.
- Coat threads and screw head seating surfaces with engine oil.
- Mount alignment tool on outlet channels and tighten.
- Tighten double-hex screws in stages per tightening diagram.
- Mark screw heads and tighten through angle of rotation.
Tools required
- Socket for cylinder head screws Amazon
- Alignment rail for cylinder heads Amazon
- Depth gauge Amazon
- Angle-of-rotation torque wrench Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Pretightening stages 10 / 50 / 100 / 200 Nm; angle of further rotation 90° + 10° (two stages); max. shaft length 212 mm
Source: MTU service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.