How often should the valves be adjusted on a 2 l type IV engine?
I have seen 3 different intervals specified: 3000, 6000 and 20,000 miles!
Bizarre ·
Obviously you dont have hydraulic rockers?
Never heard of 20,000 miles
Either 3,000 miles or 5,000 kms
11CAB ·
Lube service is every 5000km
Tune up (including tappets) every 10,000km
Che Castro ·
yeah type one's it is either every 3000 or 6000 miles although most do it at 3000 to be careful. Type 4's dont really drop exhaust valves as often, but i guess it only takes about 5mins to do it :thumb
KruizinKombi ·
The Official VW Service Manual advises valve adjustments every 24,000 km for '75 and later VWs to keep the Emission Control System Warranty in effect. (Chapter 9 "Lubrication and Maintenance", Section 3.3)
It also recommends valve adjustments 'can' be done at every 10,000 km. (Chapter 9, Section 4.3)