Valve Guide, Checking
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Dial Gauge Holder VW 387
- Dial Gauge VAS 6079
Test Sequence
Fig 1: Identifying Dial Gauge Holder VW 387 And Dial Gauge VAS 6079 To Determine Valve Rock (Wear Limit)
-- Insert a new valve into the guide. The end of the valve stem must be flush with the guide. Use only the intake valve in the intake guide and the exhaust valve in the exhaust guide.
-- Determine tilt clearance.
- Wear limit: 1.30 mm.
-- If the tilt clearance exceeds the wear limit, the cylinder head must be replaced.