Passat Wagon L4-1781cc 1.8L Turbo (AEB) (1998)
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Check radial clearance with Plastigage: New: 0.01 and 0.06 mm, Wear limit: 0.12 mm
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Do not rotate crankshaft when checking radial clearance
9. Cylinder block
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Checking cylinder bores see Fig. 4
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Piston and cylinder dimensions
10. Conrad bolt
11. Circlip
12. Piston pin
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If difficult to remove, heat piston to 60° C
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Remove and install with VW 222a
Special tools and equipment
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Feeler gauges
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Internal dial gauge 50 to 100 mm
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Micrometer 75 to 100 mm
Fig. 1 Checking piston ring gap
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Push ring squarely from above down to approx. 15 mm from bottom end of cylinder.
Fig. 2 Checking ring to groove clearance