Checking cylinder bores

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Fig 1: Checking Cylinder Bores

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Internal dial gauge 50 to 100 mm

Measure diagonally at 3 positions transversely - A - and longitudinally - B -.

Deviation from nominal size: max. 0.10 mm.

NOTE:

Cylinder bore measurement must not be performed if cylinder block is secured to assembly stand with holding fixture VW 540 , since inaccurate measurements are possible.