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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN1999CABRIO (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLYSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSVALVE TRAIN, SERVICING
1999 Volkswagen Cabrio (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)
Valve Train, Servicing
1999 Volkswagen Cabrio (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Valve Train, Servicing
Cylinder head Cracks
Cylinder heads with cracks between the valve seats or between valve seat and spark plug threads can be used without decreasing the service life. Also, cracks at the first few threads of the spark plug thread are permissible. Cracks may not be wider than 0.5 mm (0.020 in.).
Cylinder Head (Valve) Cover 10 Nm (7 ft lb)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Nut 20 Nm (18 ft lb)
Camshaft Axial Play
Wear limit: 0.15 mm (0.0059 in.)
Camshaft Radial Clearance
Wear Limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
Runout (max): 0.01 mm (0.0004 in.)
Camshaft Timing Gear Bolt 80 Nm (60 ft lb)
Cylinder Head Distortion
Maximum: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
Cylinder Head Reworking Dimension
Minimum: a = 132.6 mm (5.220 in.)
Reconditioned Cylinder Heads With Camshaft Bearing Shells
Standard camshaft:
Dimension -a-: 26.00 mm (1.0236 in.)
Undersize camshaft:
Dimension -a-: 25.75 mm (1.0138 in.)
Valve dimensions
Intake Valve:
a 39.5 mm ±0.15 mm (1.555 ±0.006 in.)
b 6.97 mm (0.2744 in.)
c 91.85 mm (3.6161 in.)
Face angle 44.4°
Exhaust Valve:
a 32.9 mm ±0.15 mm (1.295 ±0.006 in.)
b 6.95 mm (0.2736 in.)
c 91.15 mm (3.5886 in.)
Face angle 45.15°
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.