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4-Cyl. diesel engine, Mechanics
Servicing valve gear
Replacing swirl chambers

(Engine codes 1Y, AAZ)

Special tools, workshop equipment, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items required

  • ◆ VW 382/7
  • ◆ VW 385/17

Work sequence

  • ● Cylinder head removed
  • ‒ Remove all injectors

=> Repair group 23; Servicing fuel injection; Removing and installing injectors.

  • ‒ Remove glow plugs.
  • ‒ Drive swirl chamber out using a suitable drift through injector opening.
  • ‒ Clean off combustion residue from swirl chamber contact surfaces in cylinder head.
  • ‒ Fit new swirl chamber in position, installation position is determined by guide lug and groove.
  • ‒ Drive swirl chamber in using a synthetic head hammer.
 
V13-1265
  • ‒ → Measure the swirl chamber projection.
         Specification: max. 0.07 mm

If the specification is exceeded:

  • ‒ Replace cylinder head.

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