How do you adjust the valves on a Volkswagen?
VW Valve Adjustment Procedure
- Step 1: Get the car in position. It is critical that your valves are 100% cold when you begin the Valve Adjustment Procedure.
- Step 2: Locate cylinder #1.
- Step 3: Remove Valve Cover.
- Step 4: Begin first valve adjustment.
- Step 5: Replace Valve Covers.
How often adjust valves VW?
Regular valve adjustment will greatly increase the life of your engine. All you need are some simple tools, a jack and about 1 hour of time. The VW manual says to adjust them every 3000 miles, but do a valve adjustment at least once a year… usually in the Spring when I get the car ready for the warmer weather.
What should the valve clearance be on a VW?
So with the advent of the 1600cc engine which produces more heat (resulting is hotter running valves), VW started recommending 0.006″ for a bit more leeway for the valves. You can still use 0.004″ in those engines too though, so long as the clearances are checked regularly.
Where is the TDC on a VW 1 / 2?
This is top dead center (TDC) for cylinder #1. This needs to be as exactly lined up as possible to the seam in the engine block. Remove the valve cover on the #1/2 cylinder head (the right side of the car) by either popping off the valve cover bale with a flat blade screw driver or unbolting them if you have after-market valve covers.
What should the valve pressure be on a VW?
So with the advent of the 1600cc engine which produces more heat (resulting is hotter running valves), VW started recommending 0.006″ for a bit more leeway for the valves. You can still use 0.004″ in those engines too though, so long as the clearances are checked regularly. And finally, an interesting story – You’ll never believe what happened…
How do you change the valve cover on a VW?
Using the 30MM socket or adjustable wrench, spin the engine 180 degrees and repeat the process on the next cylinder, following the firing order- 1-4-3-2, meaning cylinder 4 is next and so on. Install new valve cover gaskets in to the valve covers, lubricating the seals with a light coat of engine oil.