Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Octavia Mk2 > Power unit | 1,2/63; 77 kW TSI engine | Engine cylinder head, valve gear | Valve gear

Inspect valve guides

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Universal dial gauge holder -MP 3-447 (VW 387)-

t	Dial gauge

Work procedure

Note

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

–	Insert valve into guide. The end of valve stem must be flush with guide. Because of the different stem diameters only use inlet valve in inlet guide or outlet valve in outlet guide.

–	Determine valve rock.

l	Wear limit: 0.8 mm

Note

If the wear limit is exceeded, repeat measurement with new valves.

If the valve rock is exceeded:

–	Replace the cylinder head.

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