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4-cylinder direct petrol injection engine (1.2 ltr. 2-valve turbo), mechanics
Engine cylinder head, valve gear
Valve gear
Checking valve guides
Checking valve guides
Checking valve guides
Special tools and workshop equipment required
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Universal dial gauge bracket -VW 387-
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Dial gauge -VAS 6079-
Procedure
Note
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If the valve has to be renewed as part of a repair, use a new valve for the measurement.
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Only insert inlet valve into inlet guide and exhaust valve into exhaust guide, as the stem diameters are different.
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Secure dial gauge -VAS 6079- to cylinder head with universal dial gauge bracket -VW 387- as shown in illustration.
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Insert valve into guide.
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End of valve stem must be flush with valve guide.
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Measure the amount of sideways play.
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Wear limit: 0.8 mm.
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If the wear limit is exceeded, repeat the measurement with new valves.
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Renew cylinder head if wear limit is still exceeded.
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Valve guides cannot be renewed.
Power unit
4-cylinder direct petrol injection engine (1.2 ltr. 2-valve turbo), mechanics
Engine cylinder head, valve gear
Valve gear
Checking valve guides
Checking valves >
< Valve dimensions