Foreign Objects In Engine

To prevent foreign objects from entering when working on the engine, seal open intake and exhaust channels with suitable plugs, for example, from the Engine Bung Set:VAS6122 .

Fig 1: Engine Bung Set
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If mechanical damage to a cylinder bank is found, check the intake and exhaust tract and the combustion chambers in the opposite cylinder bank for foreign objects to prevent subsequent damage.
If there is mechanical damage to the turbocharger. Refer to TURBOCHARGER, REMOVING CYLINDER BANK 1 (RIGHT) - If mechanical damage (such as a destroyed compression wheel) is found on the turbocharger, just replacing the turbocharger is not enough. To avoid subsequent damage later, perform the following steps: .