Re: head gaskets

[Mick <bmwmick@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 09:14 AM 10/15/2006 -0500, Mark Rivera wrote:
>>At that location I would suspect the valve cover gaskets instead of the 
>>head gaskets.
>
>Nope. Definitely the head gaskets. Number 10 here: 
>http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=0407&mospid=47947&btnr=11_1838&hg=11&fg=20
>
>Two more related questions -
>
>Am I reading that chart correctly? Since my moto is 02/1997, I need the 
>"cyl head gasket, FOUR components", or does the 08/1997 in the chart mean 
>that from that date on, they only sell the THREE-component one?
>
>Second question is, is it possible that the bolts holding the cylinder on 
>just need to be retorqued? Or is the gasket seal shot, now that it has 
>been compromised?

Mark,
   You should order the 11121342869 gaskets.  You will receive the
new style MLS (multi-layered steel) head gaskets.
   You could 'try' the re-torque but do not exceed the factory specs.
The 08/1997 is the production date of the engine.

Mick
Tucson

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