Valve Guides, Checking: Procedure
- If the valve is replaced during a repair, use a new valve for measurement.
- 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 :VAS 6079 on the cylinder head with the Dial Gauge Holder :VW 387 as shown.
-- Place the valve in the valve guide.
- Valve stem tip must seal with the valve guide.
-- Determine the tilting clearance.
- Wear limit: 0.8 mm.
-- 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.)