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MTU — Installing cylinder head

Installation

From a MTU service manual covering: 12V2000, 12V2000M60, 12V2000M70, 12V2000M80, 12V2000M90, 12V2000M91, 16V2000, 16V2000M60, 16V2000M70, 16V2000M80, 16V2000M90, 16V2000M91. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: MTU 16V2000

Before you start

  • Components have sharp edges. Risk of injury. Handle components only when wearing protective gloves.

Procedure

  1. Remove all plugs and ensure oil bores are perfectly clean.
  2. Wipe cylinder head and crankcase interface and check.
  3. Insert new spring pins into crankcase until they contact the stop.
  4. Fit cylinder head gasket.
  5. Mount cylinder head via spring pins on cylinder head gasket.
  6. Measure shaft length of double-hex screws (max. 212 mm).
  7. Coat threads and screw head seating surfaces with engine oil.
  8. Tighten in stages 10/50/100/200 Nm, then 90°+10° twice per tightening diagram.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Pretightening 10/50/100/200 Nm
  • Angle of rotation 90°+10°, 2 stages
  • Max. shaft length 212 mm

Full service-parts list: MTU 16V2000 →

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.

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