PIAGGIO PORTER 1.3 16V 2008, Service Manual

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- CLEAN CAREFULLY ALL THE PARTS TO BE FITTED .
- BEFORE FITTING THE DIFFERENT PARTS, APPLY A LAYER OF ENGINE OIL ONTO ALL THE
SLIDING OR ROTATION SURFACES.
- REPLACE ALL THE GASKETS AND SEALING RINGS.
Head fitting
Initial operations
Using a new head, take into account that the spark plug jackets and coolant outlet union are supplied
separately. Fit these parts following the procedure described below.
1. Wash the head using solvent and dry it with compressed air.
2. Apply a thin layer of special adhesive onto the
jacket surfaces making contact with the head.
Recommended products
Three Bond 1377B Adhesive sealing com-
pound
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3. With wooden wedges placed on the upper part
of the spark plug jacket, place the spark plug jacket
in the head so that the distance between the spark
plug tightening surface and the upper end of the
jacket is 139 mm.
NOTE:
- DO NOT PLACE THE SPARK PLUG JACKET TOO DEEP-
LY.
- BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE UPPER END OF THE
SPARK PLUG JACKET.
- WHEN INSERTING THE SPARK PLUG JACKET IN THE
SEAT, MAKE SURE THAT IT IS NOT BENT.
PORTER 1.3 16V
Engine
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