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♦ Measurement tool -VW 382/7-
♦ Universal measurement tool -VW 385/17-
Test sequence
– The piston projection at TDC must be measured when instal‐
ling the new pistons. Depending on the piston projections,
install the corresponding head gasket, in compliance with the
table below:
Note
Turn the engine clockwise to check the piston projections in TDC.
Piston projection
Identification
Holes/grooves
0.91 mm...1.00 mm
1
1.01 mm...10.10 mm
2
1.11 mm...10.20 mm
3
Identification of cylinder head gasket
♦ Part number = -arrow 1-.
♦ Production control code = -arrow 2- (can be disregarded).
♦ Holes = -arrow 3-.
Note
If different figures are obtained when measuring piston projection,
the highest figure should be taken when selecting the head gas‐
ket.
Fox 2004 ➤
3 - Cyl. diesel engine - Edition 02.2009
5. Pistons and connecting rods - dismantle and assemble
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