Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Notes:

• ◆ Checking compressions .
• ◆ When installing an exchange cylinder head the contact surfaces between bucket tappet and cam must be oiled after installation.
• ◆ The plastic protectors fitted to protect the open valves must only be removed immediately before fitting the cylinder head.
• ◆ When replacing the cylinder head the complete coolant must be renewed.

• Oil filter cap
• ◆ Renew seal if damaged.
• Cylinder head cover
• Reinforcement strip
• 10 Nm
• Oil deflector plate
• Cylinder head cover gasket
• ◆ Renew if damaged.

• Cylinder head bolt
• ◆ Note sequence when loosening and tightening => Page 15-6 installing cylinder head.
• ◆ Check type => Fig. 2
• Sealing plug
• ◆ Renew.
• Cylinder head
• ◆ Check for distortion => Fig. 1
• ◆ Removing and installing
  => Page 15-5.
• ◆ If replaced renew coolant.
• Cylinder head gasket
• ◆ Renew.
• ◆ Install in correct position.
• ◆ If replaced renew coolant.
• Camshaft sprocket
• ◆ Note position when installing tooth belt => Page 13-9 removing, installing and tensioning toothed belt.
• 25 Nm

• Toothed belt
• ◆ Mark the direction of rotation before removing.
• ◆ Check for wear.
• ◆ Do not kink.
• ◆ Removing and installing
  => Page 13-9.
• Tensioner
• ◆ Turn right to adjust
  => Page 13-11.
• 45 Nm
• Toothed belt guard - upper part

→ Fig.1    Checking cylinder head for distortion

• Max. permissible distortion: 0.1 mm.

→ Fig.2    Cylinder head bolts identifying features

• ● - A - Bolt with smooth head.
  For soft material cylinder head gasket.
• ● - B - Bolt with raised portions on bolt head -arrows-.
  For metal cylinder head gasket.