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Measuring Piston Projection at Top Dead Center (TDC) - Golf Mk6 20L Diesel Engine

Measuring piston projection at TDC
Measuring piston projection at TDC
→ Chapter „Cylinder head gasket identification“
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Measuring bridge -VW 382/7-
  W00-0511
t  End dimension plate -VW 385/17-
t  Dial gauge
Test procedure
  W00-0129
Piston projection at TDC must be measured when new pistons or a short engine is installed. Install the appropriate cylinder head gasket depending upon piston projection, according to following table:
  Note
t  To measure the piston projection at top dead centre, turn the engine clockwise.
t  If different values are determined during the projection measurement, use the largest dimension for selecting the gasket.
  V13-0353
Piston projectionIdentification
Holes/notches
0.91 … 1.00 mm1
1.01 … 1.10 mm2
1.11 … 1.20 mm3

   

Cylinder head gasket identification > < Piston and cylinder dimensions