Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Octavia Mk1 > Drive unit | 1.8 ltr./92 kW Engine - Mechanical Components | Engine cylinder head, valve gear | Valve seats, valves guides, valve stem seals

Inspect valve guides

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Universal dial gauge holder -MP 3-447-

t	Dial gauge

–	Insert valve into guide. End of valve stem must be flush with guide.

–	Determine valve rock.

Wear limit

Inlet valve guide	Exhaust valve guide
0.80 mm	0.80 mm

Note

t	If the wear limit is exceeded, repeat measurement with new valves. If the wear limit is again exceeded, replace cylinder head.

t	If the valve is replaced when carrying out repair work, use a new valve for the measurement.

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