Removal valves (VW Golf 1)

To remove the valves, their springs must be compressed. Since the dual valve springs in a diesel engine are under high pressure, we recommend the following4 device for this job, which is easy to make. You will need a support from a drilling machine. Next, you will need a short tubular piece with a diameter slightly smaller than the valve spring support washer. At the lower end, a cutout is cut out of the tube of such a size that the valve retaining crackers can be removed from the inside of the tube with sharp pliers. Then the work is carried out as follows.

Remove the cylinder head.

Remove the camshaft.

Remove the cup tappets.

Place the cylinder head on the support, and to protect it from scratches, place a soft, clean pad made of fabric or paper underneath it.

Use the support to compress the valve springs, placing the tube as an intermediate piece.

If necessary, use a hammer and extension to lightly tap the valve spring support washer to release the retaining crackers.

The assistant removes the valve retaining crackers using pliers.

Unload the springs, remove the valve.

Assembly is carried out in reverse order. Damaged seals (valve stem seals) valve stems are replaced in advance (see next section). Install the cup tappets in accordance with the numbering.