Checking Cylinder Bore
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- Measure in direction -A- perpendicular to crankshaft, and direction -B- parallel to crankshaft.
- Measure at -1- 10 mm (0.039 in.) from top, -2- (center) and -3- 10 mm (0.039 in.) from bottom.
Use 50-100 mm internal micrometer.
Maximum deviation from nominal diameter: 0.08 mm (0.0015 in.)
CAUTION:
DO NOT measure cylinder bore when cylinder block is mounted in VW540 holding fixture. Measurement accuracy can be affected by cylinder block distortion as it hangs down from the engine stand.