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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2001CABRIO GLX (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLYVALVE SEAT
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)
Valve Seat
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Valve Seat
VALVE SEAT DIMENSIONS:

Intake:
Seat diameter: 39.2 mm (1.543 in.)
Seat width: approx. 2.0 mm (0.079 in.)
Valve seat angle: 45°
Correction angle, upper: 30°

Exhaust:
Seat diameter: 32.4 mm (1.276 in.)
Seat width: approx. 2.4 mm (0.094 in.)
Valve seat angle: 45°
Correction angle, upper: 30°
VALVE SEAT REFACING DIMENSION:

Minimum dimension [1]:
Intake: 33.8 mm (1.331 in.)
Exhaust: 34.1 mm (1.343 in.)
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[1]: Dimension "a", distance between top of valve stem and gasket surface of cylinder head.
Valve Seat, Intake:
Intake:
Seat diameter: 39.2 mm (1.543 in.)
Seat width: approx. 2.0 mm (0.079 in.)
Valve seat angle: 45°
Correction angle, upper: 30°
Valve Seat, Exhaust:
Exhaust:
Seat diameter: 32.4 mm (1.276 in.)
Seat width: approx. 2.4 mm (0.094 in.)
Valve seat angle: 45°
Correction angle, upper: 30°
VALVE SEAT REFACING DIMENSION:
Checking Valve Seat Resurfacing Dimension:
Minimum dimension [1]:
Intake: 33.8 mm (1.331 in.)
Exhaust: 34.1 mm (1.343 in.)
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[1]: Dimension "a", distance between top of valve stem and gasket surface of cylinder head.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.