Valve Guides, Checking: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Audi A6 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
If valve is replaced during repair, use new valve for measurement.
Due to different stem diameters, only use an intake valve in the intake valve guide and an exhaust valve in the exhaust valve guide.
-- Place valve in valve guide.
- Valve stem tip must seal with valve guide.
-- Determine tip clearance.
- Wear limit: 1.0 mm.
-- If wear limit is exceeded, measure using new valves.
-- Replace the cylinder head if the wear limit is still exceeded.
NOTE:
The valve guides cannot be replaced.