Engine Valves & Valve Springs Specifications

1996 Audi A4 Base, StandardSECTION Engine Valves & Valve Springs Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Audi Cabriolet and 1995 Audi Cabriolet. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS

Application Specification
Intake Valves
Face Angle 45Β°
Installed Height (1) 1.331" (33.8)
Maximum Face Width .138" (3.50 mm)
Minimum Margin .020" (.50 mm)
Exhaust Valves (2)
Face Angle 45Β°
Installed Height (1) 1.343" (34.1 mm)
(1) Measure distance from valve cover sealing surface to top of valve.
(2) DO NOTΒ  machine exhaust valves. Lap valves if necessary.
RENDER: 1.0x

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