Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk4 > Power unit | 4-cylinder injection engine (direct injection) | Engine cylinder head, valve gear | Repairing valve gear

Checking valve guides

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Universal dial gauge bracket -VW 387-

t	Dial gauge

Test procedure

–	Insert new valve into guide. The end of the valve stem must be flush with the guide. On account of differing stem diameters, only use inlet valve in inlet guide and exhaust valve in exhaust guide.

–	Determine rock. Wear limit: 0.8 mm

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