Valve Guide, Checking

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit, 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit, 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit, and 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Universal Dial Gauge Mount MP 3-447
Dial Gauge

-- Insert the new valve into the guide. The tip of the valve stem must seal with the guide. Due to differences in valve stem diameter, make sure that only intake valves are used to check intake valve guides, and only exhaust valves are used to check exhaust valve guides.

Fig 1: Determining Tilt Clearance

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Determine the tilt clearance.

Wear limit: 0.8 mm

If the tilt clearance is exceeded:

-- Replace the cylinder head.