Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Engine cylinder head, valve gear
Checking radial clearance of conrods
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Plastigage
Procedure
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Remove conrod ...
Other materials:
Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester Golf Model Year 1998 - 2003
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Apply handbrake.
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Vehicles with automatic gearbox, move selector lever to
position “P” or “N”.
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Vehicles with manual gearbox, move gear lever to neutral
position.
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General description – Start/Stop system
The Start/Stop system is used for reducing fuel consumption
by automatically switching off the engine when the vehicle is
stationary and automatically starting it when the driver wants
the vehicle to move on. The Start/Stop mode is activated
automaticall ...
Brake fluid
Fig. 144 In the engine compartment: cap
on the brake fluid container
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Brake fluid will gradually absorb water from the surrounding
air. The brake system will be damaged if there is too much water in the brake fluid.
T ...