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Assembly overview - valve gear > < Checking compression
Valve gear
Valve gear
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t  Cylinder heads which have cracks between the valve seats or between a valve seat insert and the spark plug thread can be used further without reducing service life, provided the cracks do not exceed a maximum of 0.3 mm in width, or when no more than the first 4 turns of the spark plug thread are cracked.
t  Cylinder head and retaining frame may be renewed together only.
t  Wait about 30 minutes after installing the camshafts before starting the engine. Hydraulic compensation elements must settle (otherwise valves will strike pistons).
t  After working on the valve gear, turn the engine carefully at least 2 rotations to ensure that none of the valves make contact when the starter is operated.
t  Always renew gaskets and seals.
Assembly overview - valve gear → Chapter
Valve dimensions → Chapter
Checking valve guides → Chapter
Renewing valve stem seals → Chapter
Renewing exhaust camshaft seal → Chapter
Removing and installing camshaft adjuster → Chapter
Removing and installing camshafts → Chapter
   

Assembly overview - valve gear > < Checking compression