Friday, November 2, 2018

Technical Service Bulletin # 110606


Engine - Head Bolt Threads Pull Out of Engine Block



SI B11 06 06



Engine



May 2012



Technical Service



This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B11 06 06 dated June 2006.



Date: 1205012010 Mini Cooper (R56) L4-1.6L (N12)







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[NEW] designates changes to this revision



SUBJECT



Head Bolt Threads Stripping Out of Block During Engine Reassembly



MODEL



[NEW] All with aluminum engine block



[NEW] SITUATION



While performing the torque procedure on the cylinder head during engine reassembly, the head bolt threads strip out of the block.



Typically this occurs during the repair of an engine that has been overheated.



CAUSE



Overheat condition has weakened the structure of the aluminum block assembly in the area of the bolt threads.



[NEW] PROCEDURE



In cases where an engine needs to be disassembled due to an overheating event, the following steps should be taken:



1. Before removing the cylinder head, loosen and retorque each head bolt to ensure thread strength and integrity.



2. If the engine block threads strip (pull out of the engine block) during the retorque, replace the engine block with piston or complete



"short" engine assembly as determined and supported by the repair/replacement cost analysis.



3. If all head bolts achieve correct torque, proceed with cylinder head removal. Once removed, use a straight edge on the block



surface, as well as the cylinder head, to determine if any deviation caused by the overheat is present. If applicable, be aware of any



protrusion of the cylinder liners above the surface of the engine block.



Note:



Some engines and engine blocks require TeileClearing approval before replacement.



[NEW] WARRANTY INFORMATION



For covered repairs where the approved BMW repair instructions allow for the repair or replacement of a part, component, or assembly, a



repair must be performed as long as the cost of repair does not exceed 75 percent of the cost of replacement of the part, component or



assembly.



Please see "Repair or Replacement of Parts, Components or Assemblies" in the BMW Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual: Section