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Cylinder head gasket identification > < Dismantling and assembling pistons and conrods

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Checking piston projection at TDC
Checking piston projection at TDC
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Measuring tool -VW 382/7-
t  Universal measuring tool -VW 385/17-
Test procedure
   
Piston projection at TDC must be measured when installing new pistons or a replacement engine. Install the appropriate cylinder head gasket depending upon piston projection, according to following table:
  Note
Turn engine clockwise to measure piston projection at TDC.
  V13-0353
Piston projectionIdentification
Notches/holes
0.91 mm … 1.00 mm1
1.01 mm … 1.10 mm2
1.11 mm … 1.20 mm3

   

Cylinder head gasket identification > < Dismantling and assembling pistons and conrods