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    INSTRUCTIONS

    Wärtsilä 4-stroke 4612Q234


    Technical Services Issue 1, 27 May 2014

    Cylinder head studs for


    For your information
    WÄRTSILÄ® 46 engines
    Information to Operators and Owners of concerned Concerned engines
    installations WÄRTSILÄ® 46 and 46GD

    Reference
    12 Cylinder head with valves

    Introduction
    Corrosion can cause the cylinder head
    studs to break.

    Validity
    Until further notice.
    Replaces and supersedes 4612S003 –
    “Cylinder head screws M90x6”, issue 1,
    dated 02.02.2000.

    Wärtsilä Finland Oy Services 24 hrs Tel: +358 10 709 080


    P.O. Box 252 (Tarhaajantie 2) Switchboard Tel: +358 10 709 0000
    FIN-65101 Vaasa, Finland Fax: +358 6 356 7374
    INSTRUCTIONS

    4612Q234, Issue 1, Page 2 / 3

    Introduction
    Corrosion of cylinder head studs can cause the studs to break. This would result in a
    damaged cylinder head gasket and thus allowing combustion gases to enter the
    cooling water system, causing engine shutdown due to low cooling water pressure.
    Renewal of cylinder head gasket and cylinder head studs is required after such
    incidents.

    Figure 1, Cylinder head stud

    The cylinder head studs can break due to the following reasons:

    Corrosion of the bottom part (below the o-ring) of a stud due to the deterioration
    of the o-ring, i.e. due to ageing and as a consequence insufficient sealing. In
    this case water may enter the stud bore (e.g. while washing). Corrosion may
    also appear above the o-ring in case of continuous water leakage.
    Allowed tensioning pressure exceeded when applying the hydraulic tool.
    Excessive tool pressure might not cause the stud to break immediately, but it
    can lead to an initial crack, especially in a stud which is weakened by corrosion.

    Recommendation
    Replace the o-rings for the cylinder head studs at every piston overhaul.
    When corrosion is found, the following options exist:
    Corrosion pits less than 0.1 mm deep: remove the pits by grinding/polishing.
    Corrosion pits deeper than 0.1 mm: replace the stud.

    NOTE:
    Corrosion depth in threads can be hard to determine, therefore it is recommended to
    replace the stud, whenever in doubt.

    Replace the cylinder head studs whenever overtightened, i.e. whenever the nominal
    tightening pressure has been exceeded by more than 10 %.
    INSTRUCTIONS

    4612Q234, Issue 1, Page 3 / 3

    Mounting the cylinder head studs


    1. Lubricate the threads of the stud with a thin layer of Mobilarma 524 or other
    corresponding corrosion protection agent.
    2. Mount the stud and tighten to torque 400 ± 40 Nm.
    3. Fill the compartment between the stud and the engine block with Mobilarma 524 or
    other corresponding corrosion protection agent. Even filling the compartment with
    fresh engine lubricating oil is better than nothing.
    Leave about 2 mm space between o-ring and corrosion protection oil.
    4. Fit the o-rings.

    NOTE:
    It is recommended to check the tightening torque of the stud prior to mounting a
    cylinder head.

    Contacts
    For questions about the content of this Instructions bulletin, or if you need Wärtsilä
    assistance, services, spare parts and/or tools, please contact your nearest Wärtsilä
    representative.
    If you don’t have the contact details at hand, please follow the link “Contact us” –
    “24h Services” on the Wärtsilä webpage:
    www.wartsila.com

    © 2014 Wärtsilä Finland Oy – All rights reserved


    No part of this publication may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, graphic, photocopying,
    recording, taping or other information retrieval systems) without the prior written permission of the copyright holder. Wärtsilä Corporation
    makes no representation, warranty (express or implied) in this publication and assumes no responsibility for the correctness, errors or
    omissions for information contained herein. Information in this publication is subject to change without notice.
    Unless otherwise expressly set forth, no recommendation contained in this document or any of its appendices is to be construed as
    provided due to a defect of the product, but merely as an improvement of the product and/or the maintenance procedures relating thereto.
    Any actions by the owner/operator as a result of the recommendations are not covered under any warranty provided by Wärtsilä and such
    actions will thus be at the owners/operators own cost and expense.
    NO LIABILITY WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL, IS ASSUMED WITH RESPECT TO
    THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. THIS PUBLICATION IS CONFIDENTIAL AND INTENDED FOR INFORMATION
    PURPOSES ONLY.

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