Head Gasket Replacement Question(s)

[Jim Moore]

Hi guys,

 

I need head gaskets for my 94 RS with an RT engine of indeterminate age. Looking at the MaxBMW fiche, I see two different part numbers, one "To 8/97" and one "From 8/97." I seem to remember that there was an update at one point, but I thought they were interchangeable. Will either of those gaskets fit? If not, any idea how to tell which one I need from looking at the engine?

 

Thanks,

[lkraus]

http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/IDnumbrs.htm might help you figure out the production date of your engine.

[dirtrider]

Hi guys,

 

I need head gaskets for my 94 RS with an RT engine of indeterminate age. Looking at the MaxBMW fiche, I see two different part numbers, one "To 8/97" and one "From 8/97." I seem to remember that there was an update at one point, but I thought they were interchangeable. Will either of those gaskets fit? If not, any idea how to tell which one I need from looking at the engine?

 

 

Evening Jim

 

There was an old BMW service bulletin on the head gasket change--

 

"All R1100 models produced from calendar week 18 (April 28, 1997)

onwards will be equipped with head gaskets of Multi-Layered Steel

(MLS) technology.

 

Service Information: The MLS cylinder head gasket can be used in place of all earlier

gaskets, on all R1100 models, without any modifications.

Part Number: MSL cylinder head gasket for all R1100 models.

P/N: 11 12 1 341 173"

 

I believe the 11 12 1 341 173 has been superseded again so probably have to ask BMW what the current head gasket is for your engine.

Edited May 8, 2017 by dirtrider

[Jim Moore]

As always, thanks DR!