A6 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2007)
Valve Guide: Testing and Inspection
Valve Guides, Checking
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Dial gauge holder (VW 387)
‹› Dial gauge (VAS 6079)
Work procedure
‹› If valve is replaced during repair, use new valve for measurement.
‹› Due to different stem diameters, only use an intake valve in the intake guide and an exhaust valve in the exhaust guide.
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Insert valve into valve guide.
‹› Valve stem tip must seal with valve guide.
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Determine tilt clearance.
‹› Wear limit: 0.8 mm.
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If wear limit is exceeded, re-measure using new valves.
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If wear limit is still exceeded, replace cylinder head.
‹› The valve guides cannot be replaced.
