Valve Guides, Checking
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Audi S3, 2023 Audi RS 3, 2023 Audi A3 Quattro, and 2023 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Test Sequence
- 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.
-- Place the valve in the valve guide.
- Valve stem tip must seal with the valve guide.
-- Determine the tilting clearance.
- Wear limit: 0.6 mm.
-- If the wear limit is exceeded, measure using new valves.
-- Replace the cylinder head if the wear limit is still exceeded.
TIP:
The valve guides cannot be replaced.