Thermal valve clearances (VW Golf 1)

This section applies only to 1.1 and 1.3 l engines. On these engines, no special tool is required to adjust the valves, which is necessary to remove the tappet adjusting washers. Adjusting the valves of 1.5, 1.6 and 1.8 l engines is described in the corresponding chapter "ENGINE...".

Adjustment - 1.1 and 1.3 l engines

Check valve clearances with the engine warmed up to operating temperature.

Remove the valve cover by unscrewing six screws and two nuts. If the valve cover gasket is not damaged and provides a seal, it does not need to be replaced.

To make it easier to turn the engine crankshaft, it is recommended to remove the spark plugs.

You can check the clearances on two valves of one cylinder at the same time - for this, both valves must be closed and their cams must be directed upwards. Turn the engine so that the cams of the valves of the cylinder on which the clearance is measured are directed with their protruding parts upwards. Turn the engine by the crankshaft pulley bolt - DO NOT use the camshaft sprocket bolt for this purpose, so as not to stretch the toothed belt.

Measure the clearance between the cam and the valve lever as shown in Figure B:5. The required clearance value is specified in Section "Technical data". The intake and exhaust valves are arranged alternately, the intake valves are closer to the toothed belt.



The clearances are set using a flat feeler gauge of the appropriate thickness. If the clearance is correct, the feeler gauge should fit tightly into the gap between the cam and the valve lever, but move easily.



To adjust the clearance, rotate the valve lever support adjusting bolt using a hex key (wrench). The bolt has a spherical head with an internal hex socket for the key.

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Adjust the remaining valve clearances in the same way. The crankshaft should only be turned in the normal rotation direction - clockwise, when viewed from the pulley side.

After completing the adjustment, reinstall the valve cover, screw in the spark plugs and connect the wires.

NOTE: If the valves are adjusted with the cylinder head removed from the engine (for example, after replacing or grinding valves) then the clearance values specified for a cold engine should be set (see section "Technical data"). In this case, the valve clearances should be checked after 1000 km of running.