Renault J8S Automobile Parts User Manual


 
ENGINE AND PERIPHERALS
Overhauling the engine
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Thoroughly clean the cylinder block and the bearing
cap surfaces (A). Degrease using a cloth soaked in
diluted cleaning agent.
Allow to dry.
NOTE: older engines have grooves (B) in their cylinder
blocks. Do not obstruct these oil grooves when
applying RHODORSEAL 5661.
NOTE: New fitting (J engine)
The bearing caps have watertight grooves (C).
Following modifications to the bearing caps:
do not coat the inner surfaces of the cylinder block,
fit the crankshaft and timing seal(s) before injecting
the silicone.
let the silicone run out through the watertight grooves
on the crankshaft bearing.
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