Intermediate flange for a direct injection combustion engine

A cylinder head flange attached to a cylinder head of the combustion engine machine has outlets for the combustion-air. The interface for attachment to a suction-pipe has combustion air inlets in front o f which are suction-ducts. The duct-system for pressurized fuel has a connecting opening for a fuel-pipe and holders for injection valves. The duct system is contained in one strong group of components (10), while the suction-ducts form a second less strong group (11). Both groups are combined in the intermediate flange system.