Valve Guides, Checking

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Test Sequence

Fig 1: Identifying Dial Gauge With Holder

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If the valve is to be replaced as part of a repair, use a new valve for the 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.

-- Secure the Dial Gauge - 0-10mm: VAS6079 with the Dial Gauge Holder: VW387 on the cylinder head.

-- Place the valve in the valve guide.

-- Determine the tilting clearance.

-- If the wear limit is exceeded, measure using new valves.

-- Replace the cylinder head if the wear limit is still exceeded. The valve guides cannot be replaced.