There is a hole in the rear cylinder jug that is leaking oil.The hole is by the rear cylinder head right below the rear exhaust. Is there a bolt that goes in this hole? The hole is 11/2 to 2 inches deep. the manual doesn't show this. I have a 1998 Kawasaki VN 1500 vulcan Classic

DeVille, Eldorado, Seville 1999-2005

• REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Cylinder Head

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Removal & Installation

Left Side

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Properly relieve the fuel system pressure.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Negative battery cable Exhaust manifold Alternator Water crossover Intake manifold Valve cover Timing cover Secondary camshaft drive chain Power steering return hose retaining bolt from the cylinder head 3 M6 external drive bolts from the front portion of the cylinder head 10 M11 internal drive cylinder head bolts Cylinder head and gasket.
   
5. Clean the head mating surfaces.

To install:

Fig. Left cylinder head bolt torque sequence-4.6L engine

1. Install the cylinder head with a new gasket. Lubricate the bolts with engine oil prior to installation.
2. Torque the M11 bolts in sequence as follows:
   1. Step 1: 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm), plus an additional 70 degrees
   2. Step 2: Turn an additional 60 degrees
   3. Step 3: Turn an additional 60 degrees (total 190 degrees)
   
   
3. Torque the M6 bolts to 106 inch lbs. (12 Nm)
4. Install or connect the following:
   
   Power steering return hose retaining bolt to the cylinder head and tighten to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm) Secondary camshaft drive chain Timing cover Valve cover Intake manifold Water crossover Exhaust manifold Negative battery cable
   
5. Change the oil and filter.
6. Fill the cooling system.

Right Side

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Properly relieve the fuel system pressure.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Negative battery cable Exhaust manifold Water crossover Intake manifold Valve cover Timing cover Secondary camshaft drive chain Electrical connector from the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor Nut attaching the coil cassette ground wire to the cylinder head Bolt attaching the exhaust crossover pipe to the cylinder head Bolt attaching the right transaxle mount bracket to the cylinder head Bolt attaching the rear transaxle brace to the transaxle Nuts attaching the rear transaxle brace to the cylinder head Rear transaxle brace 3 M6 external drive bolts from the front portion of the cylinder head 10 M11 internal drive cylinder head bolts Cylinder head and gasket
   
5. Clean the head mating surfaces.

To install:

Fig. Right cylinder head bolt torque sequence- 4.6L engine

1. Install the cylinder head with a new gasket. Lubricate the bolts with engine oil prior to installation.
2. Torque the M11 bolts in sequence as follows:
   1. Step 1: 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm), plus an additional 70 degrees.
   2. Step 2: Turn an additional 60 degrees.
   3. Step 3: Turn an additional 60 degrees (total 190 degrees).
   
   
3. Torque the M6 bolts to 106 inch lbs. (12 Nm).
4. Install or connect the following:
   
   Rear transaxle brace over the studs located at the rear of the right cylinder head Nuts attaching the rear transaxle brace to the cylinder head, loosely Bolts attaching the rear transaxle braces to the transaxle and tighten to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm) Nuts attaching the rear transaxle brace to the cylinder head and tighten 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm) Electrical connector to the ECT sensor Bolt attaching the exhaust crossover pipe to the cylinder head and tighten to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm) Nut attaching the coil cassette ground wire to the cylinder head and tighten to 13 ft. lbs. (17 Nm) Secondary camshaft drive chain Timing cover Valve cover Intake manifold Water crossover Exhaust manifold Negative battery cable
   
5. Change the oil and filter.
6. Fill the cooling system.

I am assuming you are calling the cylinder the jug on the engine. If you think the engine is leaking oil from the cylinder you have to replace the crankcase. The cylinder does not separate form the crankcase as they do on atvs. If you see the leak at a gasket, it could be a blown head gasket, valve cover gasket or a sump gasket. The sump gasket is the gasket between the crankcase and the sump. The sump is the part of the engine the mounting screws thread into. The valve cover gasket is between the head and the stamped steel cover. Replacing the valve cover gasket is easy. Just remove the four bolts to remove the cover. Then clean the old gasket off. You can apply a thin layer of rtv to help seal the valve cover. The head gasket is between the cylinder and the head of the engine. If this gasket fails, the engine can burn oil and/or leak oil. The head gasket is more involved to replace. You need a set of feeler gauges and a toque wrench to do the repair

Cylinder Head Removal & Installation SOHC To Remove:

1. Relieve fuel system pressure.
2. Remove timing belt cover. Camshaft timing marks
   
   
3. Turn crankshaft until timing mark on front housing and the arrow "2" on the camshaft pulley align.
4. Loosen lock bolt on tensioner.
5. Pry tensioner away from timing belt and tighten lock bolt to relieve tension on the timing belt.
6. Remove timing belt from camshaft pulley.
7. Disconnect battery negative cable.
8. Remove 3 bolts that secure accelerator cable and air intake hose to cylinder head cover.
9. Detach accelerator cable and place off to side.
10. Remove the following;
    • Air hose
    • Air ISC air hose
    • Breather hose
    • Vacuum hose from air intake hose
11. Disconnect mass air flow sensor electrical connector.
12. Remove air intake hose.
13. Remove PCV valve from cylinder head cover.
14. Remove ISC air hose from idle speed actuator.
15. Remove air hose from behind intake manifold.
16. Remove 2 screws from high tension wire protectors.
17. Detach wire loom from holder at rear of cylinder head cover.
18. Detach vacuum tube at rear of cylinder head cover.
19. Remove vacuum pipe. Cylinder Head Cover
    
    
20. Remove 7 cylinder head cover bolts.
21. Remove cylinder head cover and gasket.
22. Disconnect 2 ignition coil electrical connectors.
23. Disconnect 2 fuel injection electrical connectors at rear of cylinder head.
24. Disconnect the following electrical connectors;
    • Oxygen sensor
    • Throttle position sensor
    • Idle speed actuator
    • Oil pressure switch
    • EGR vacuum solenoid valve at intake manifold
25. Disconnect heater hose from elbow.
26. Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose and cruise control vacuum hose from surge tank.
27. Detach wire harness from rear of cylinder head.
28. Disconnect purge control solenoid vacuum hose from intake manifold.
29. Disconnect fuel hose from fuel connector assembly.
30. Remove grounding bracket.
31. Remove 4 bolts and intake manifold bracket.
32. Remove starter.
33. Detach water bypass hose from bypass pipe.
34. Disconnect water hoses from oil cooler.
35. Disconnect fuel hose from fuel pipe.
36. Remove exhaust manifold heat shield.
37. Remove exhaust flange nuts and front exhaust bracket bolt.
38. Lower exhaust system. Cylinder head bolt loosening sequence
    
    
39. Loosen cylinder head bolts in 3 steps in proper sequence.
40. Remove cylinder head bolts and washers.
41. Remove cylinder head, intake manifold and exhaust manifold as an assembly.

To Install:

1. Install NEW cylinder head gasket.
2. Install cylinder head, intake manifold and exhaust manifold as an assembly.
3. Tighten cylinder head bolts in 3 steps in reverse sequence that was used during removal. Tighten bolts to 62 ft lb (84 Nm).
4. Install front exhaust bracket bolt. Tighten bolt to 20 ft lb (27 Nm).
5. Install NEW lower exhaust flange gasket and 3 nuts. Tighten nuts to 24 ft lb (31 Nm).
6. Install exhaust manifold heat shield. Tighten nuts to 35 in lb (4 Nm).
7. Connect fuel hose to pipe.
8. Connect 2 hoses to oil cooler.
9. Attach water bypass hose to bypass pipe.
10. Install starter and bolts. Tighten bolts to 34 ft lb (46 Nm).
11. Install intake manifolds bracket and 4 bolts. Tighten bolts to 32 ft lb (45 Nm).
12. Install grounding bracket.
13. Connect fuel hose to fuel connector assembly.
14. Connect the following electrical connectors;
    • Oxygen sensor
    • Throttle position sensor
    • Idle speed actuator
    • Oil pressure switch
    • EGR vacuum solenoid valve at intake manifold
15. Connect purge control solenoid vacuum hose to intake manifold.
16. Attach wire harness from rear of cylinder head.
17. Connect brake booster vacuum hose and cruise control vacuum hose to surge tank.
18. Connect heater hose to elbow.
19. Connect 2 fuel injection electrical connectors at rear of cylinder head.
20. Connect 2 ignition coil electrical connectors.
21. Install cylinder head cover.
22. Install 7 cylinder head cover bolts. Tighten bolts to 60 in lb (7 Nm).
23. Install vacuum pipe and 2 bolts at rear of cylinder head cover. Tighten bolts to 60 in lb (7 Nm).
24. Connect vacuum tube to pipe.
25. Connect loom holder to rear of cylinder head cover.
26. Install 2 screws to high tension wire protectors.
27. Install air hose to behind intake manifold.
28. Install ISC air hose to idle speed actuator.
29. Install PCV valve to cylinder head cover.
30. Install air intake hose.
31. Connect mass air flow sensor electrical connector.
32. Install the following;
    • Air hose
    • Air ISC air hose
    • Breather hose
    • Vacuum hose from air intake hose
33. Attach accelerator cable.
34. Install 3 bolts that secure accelerator cable and air intake hose to cylinder head cover. Timing belt pulley timing marks
    
    NOTE: Timing belt pulley timing mark and timing mark must be aligned.
    Camshaft timing marks
    
    NOTE: The arrow at "2" on camshaft pulley must be aligned with timing mark on front housing.
    
35. Install timing belt.
36. Install timing belt cover.
37. Pressurize fuel system.
38. Start engine and check ignition timing.

So 80 degrees is approx. how many ft lbs.

install:

1. The cylinder head should be cleaned and inspected prior to installation.
2. Lightly oil all bolt and stud bolt threads before installation.
3. Clean all gasket mating surfaces thoroughly.
4. Install a new head gasket on the cylinder block. WARNING Always use new cylinder head bolts when installing the cylinder head or damage to the engine may occur.
5. Install the cylinder head on the cylinder block.
6. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in reverse of the removal sequence. Tighten the 2004 cylinder head bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm). Tighten an additional 70°, plus 70°, plus another 50°. Tighten 2005 bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm). Tighten an additional 60°, plus 60°, plus another 10°.
7. Install the right engine mount. Tighten the engine mount attaching bolts to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).
8. Install or connect the following:
   • Intake manifold
   • Intake manifold support bracket. Tighten the bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
   • Throttle cable
   • Surge tank coolant hose
   • Heater hose to cylinder head
   • Fuel feed line at the fuel rail
   • All vacuum hoses
   • Exhaust manifold
   • Rear timing belt cover
   • Timing belt tensioner. Tighten the bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
   • Idler pulley. Tighten the bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
   • Intake and exhaust camshaft gears. Tighten the bolts to 49 ft. lbs. (68 Nm).
9. Apply a small amount of gasket sealant to the corners of the front camshaft caps and the top of the rear camshaft cover-to-cylinder head seal.
10. Install the valve cover using a new gasket
11. Align the timing marks on the camshaft gears.
12. Align the mark on the crankshaft gear with the notch at the bottom of the rear timing belt cover.
13. Install the timing belt and rotate the water pump clockwise to apply tension to the timing belt.
14. Tighten the water pump bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
15. Adjust the timing belt tension.
16. Install or connect the following:
    • Spark plug wires
    • Upper and lower timing belt coversCrankshaft pulley. Tighten the bolt to 70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm), plus an additional 30°, then another 15°.
    • Accessory drive belt
    • Air cleaner housing
    • Radiator hoses
    • Front splash shield
    • Right front wheel
    • Coolant temperature sensor
    • Fuel feed line from fuel rail
    • IAT sensor
    • Intake manifold pressure sensor
    • DIS coil connector
    • Fuel injector connectors
    • ECM ground terminal
    • Negative battery cable
17. Fill the engine with oil and coolant.
18. Start the engine and check for leak
    

Right-Hand
Removal

1. Remove spark plug heat shield (12A406).
   

1. Remove distributor to spark plug wires (12286) using Spark Plug Wire Remover T74P-6666-A.
   
1. Disconnect muffler inlet pipe.
   
1. If equipped with secondary air injection, disconnect the secondary air injection check valve tube (9B480).
   
1. Remove attaching bolts and right exhaust manifold (9430).
   
1. Inspect joint faces for signs fo exhaust leaks, cracks or any defect that would make exhaust manifold unfit for use
   

Left-Hand Removal






1. Remove oil level indicator tube (6754).

1. Remove spark plug heat shield.
   

1. Remove distributor to spark plug wires using Spark Plug Wire Remover T74P-6666-A.
   

1. Disconnect EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube (9D477). If equipped with air injection, disconnect the secondary air injection check valve tube.
   

1. Disconnect muffler inlet pipe.
   

1. Remove attaching bolts and exhaust manifold (9431).
   

1. Inspect joint faces for signs of exhaust leaks, cracks or any defect that would make the exhaust manifold unfit for use.
   

Installation

1. Clean mating surfaces of right exhaust manifold or left exhaust manifold and cylinder head (6049). Clean mounting flange of right exhaust manifold or left exhaust manifold and inlet pipe(s). Clean mounting surface for air injection tube or right exhaust manifold. Apply light film of Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or -K or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B to right exhaust manifold or left exhaust manifold.
   

1. Position right exhaust manifold or left exhaust manifold on cylinder head. Install attaching bolts and washers, starting at fourth bolt hole from front of each right exhaust manifold or left exhaust manifold. Tighten bolts to 34-47 Nm (25-35 lb-ft), working from center right to both ends.
   
1. Position inlet pipes to right exhaust manifold or left exhaust manifold. Install attaching nuts and tighten to 34-47 Nm (25-35 lb-ft).
   
1. Position the secondary air injection check valve tube and the secondary air injection tube gasket (9C435) at rear of right-hand exhaust manifold. Install attaching bolts and tighten to 19-25 Nm (14-18 lb-ft).
   
1. Attach the secondary air injection manifold tube (9B449) to left-hand exhaust manifold fitting (located under EGR tube). Tighten nut to 30-40 Nm (22-30 lb-ft).
   
1. Attach the secondary air injection check valve tube to rear of right-hand cylinder head. Tighten bolts to 75-85 Nm (56-62 lb-ft).
   
1. Connect EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube to left exhaust manifold, if removed. Tighten nut to 53-72 Nm (39-53 lb-ft).
   
1. Install spark plug heat shield and distributor to spark plug wires.
   
1. Install oil level indicator tube to left exhaust manifold, if removed. Tighten nut to 13-24 Nm (10-18 lb-ft).
   
2. Start engine (6007) and check for exhaust leaks.
   

Hope this helps you...WF †

CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL

2.5L Engines

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
   
2. Drain cooling system and engine oil.
   
3. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
   
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   • Negative battery cable
     
   • Upper radiator hose and heater hose
     
   • Right side fuse/relay box and move aside
     
   • Engine undercover
     
   • Resonator and air cleaner case
     
   • Engine top cover
     
   • All electrical and vacuum lines at the head
     
   • Fuse hose quick connector at fuel tube side
     
   • Engine harness and power steering hose bracket
     
   • Timing chain
     
   • Drive belt tensioner
     
   • Camshafts
     
   • Spark plugs
     
   • Exhaust manifold
     
5. Support the engine from above and below with a suitable jack and hoist.
   
6. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   • Power steering pump and reservoir and wire aside
     
   • Auxiliary drive belts
     
   • A/C compressor and wire aside
     
   • Upper sway bar links
     
   • Front and rear engine mount through bolts
     
   • Lower ball joints
     
   • 2 steering gear housing mounting bolts
     
   • Front suspension member bolts and front suspension member
     
7. Loosen the cylinder head bolts in the sequence shown and remove the cylinder head.
   

Removing the front suspension member—Altima


Cylinder head bolt removal sequence—2.5L engine–Altima and Sentra


Cylinder head bolt tightening sequence—2.5L engine–Altima and Sentra

To install:

1. Clean the gasket surfaces.
   
2. Using new head gaskets, install the cylinder heads.
   NOTE If possible, replacement of the head bolts is suggested.
   
   
3. If replacement of the head bolts is not possible, perform the following bolt measurement:
   
   • Measure the diameter of the head bolt 0.43 in. (11mm) from the bottom of the bolt.
     
   • Measure the diameter of the head bolt 2.17 in. (55mm) from the bottom of the bolt.
     
   • Whenever the size difference between the 2 measurements exceeds 0.0091 in. (0.23mm) the head bolts must be replaced.
     
4. Apply clean engine oil to the bolt threads and seating surfaces and tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence as follows:
   
   • Step 1: 72 ft. lbs. (98 Nm).
     
   • Step 2: Loosen all the bolts completely.
     
   • Step 2: 29 ft. lbs. (33 Nm).
     
   • Step 4: Plus 75–80 degrees clockwise.
     
   • Step 5: Plus 75–80 degrees clockwise.
     
5. Install the front suspension member and tighten the bolts to the specifications shown in the illustration.
   
6. Install or connect the following:
   
   • 2 steering gear housing mounting bolts
     
   • Lower ball joints
     
   • Front and rear engine mount through bolts
     
   • Upper sway bar links
     
   • A/C compressor
     
   • Auxiliary drive belts
     
   • Power steering pump and reservoir
     
   • Exhaust manifold
     
   • Spark plugs
     
   • Camshafts
     
   • Drive belt tensioner
     
   • Timing chain
     
   • Engine harness and power steering hose bracket
     
   • Fuse hose quick connector at fuel tube side
     
   • All electrical and vacuum lines at the head
     
   • Engine top cover
     
   • Resonator and air cleaner case
     
   • Engine undercover
     
   • Right side fuse/relay box and move aside
     
   • Upper radiator hose and heater hose
     
   • Negative battery cable
     
7. Fill the cooling system and engine oil
   
8. Start the vehicle, check for leaks and repair if necessary.
   

Either the cylinder head is cracked or, Is it possible that a stud had once been broken off in the hole(s) and when they were drilled out the drill went a bit to deep and punctured the cylinder head? That is about the only reason their would be oil coming out of the manifold stud holes as the holes are not connected internally to anything.