Valve Stem Seals, Replacing

Valve Stem Seals, Replacing

^ With cylinder head installed

Special tools, testers and ausiliary items
^ Slide hammer 3047 A
^ Adjustable rod 2036
^ Pressure hose VW 653/3
^ Valve spring compressor VW 541/1A with VW 541/5
^ Seal driver 3129

Replacing

- Remove camshaft.

- Remove hydraulic valve lifters (do interchange). Store with camshaft contact surface down.

- Remove Spark Plugs.

- Turn crankshaft by hand so piston is at Bottom Dead Center (BDC)





- Install 2036 and adjust bar to cylinder stud height.

- Install pressure hose VW 653/3 in spark plug hole and apply steady pressure.

^ At least 6 bar (87 psi)

- Compress valve springs with VW 541/1A and VW 541/5, and remove.

Note:
Tight valve keepers can be loosened with light taps on the tool lever.

- Remove valve stem seals with 3047A slide hammer.





- Slide plastic seal protector -A- onto valve stem to prevent damage to new seals.

- Lubricate seal -B-.

- Carefully push seal over valve stem and onto valve using 3129 seal driver.