Valve Guides, Checking

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Dial gauge holder VW 387
Dial gauge

Test Sequence

-- Insert new valve into guide. The end of the valve stem must be flush with the guide. Due to the slight difference in stem dimensions, ensure that only an intake valve is used in the intake guide and an exhaust valve in the exhaust guide.

Fig 1: Identifying Dial Gauge Holder VW 387 To Determine Valve Rock (Wear limit)

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-- Determine tilt clearance. Wear limit: max. 1.3 mm.

-- If the tilt clearance exceeds the wear limit, the cylinder head must be replaced.