help needed: valve stem seals/clearance adjustment

[Mk1DUB]

Hi guys,

I don't have the space or tools to do a valve adjustment and replacement of the stem seals. Does anyone have the tools/time to help me out if I drove to their location?

I have the stem seals on hand, but still need to check my clearances before getting shims, and am in need of a rocker cover gasket.

so... any knowledgeable lads able to help keep the mk1 up to scratch?

Cheers.

[jets]

Does anyone have the tools/time to help me out if I drove to their location?

It may help to tell us where you are living.

[ericcs]

unless there is something unique with a golf engine, you need to remove the head to be able to remove the valve springs and retainers to then get to the seals. this will give you the opportunity to lap the valves in and give the head a bit of a skim
i have heard of filling the combustion chamber with compressed air or feeding rope through the sparkplug hole and jamming it against valves to hold them in

[Mk1DUB]

It may help to tell us where you are living.

wow do I look stupid... Victoria, Melbourne.. I can drive anywhere within 1.5 hours of the CBD if need be I'm not worried about distance, I'd just rather do these things myself and learn.. then pay someone.

unless there is something unique with a golf engine, you need to remove the head to be able to remove the valve springs and retainers to then get to the seals. this will give you the opportunity to lap the valves in and give the head a bit of a skim
i have heard of filling the combustion chamber with compressed air or feeding rope through the sparkplug hole and jamming it against valves to hold them in

I've read the guides on the forum and understand the process, I just don't have the tools or space (no garage) to do the work.. and I thought I'd see if someone had the time/inclination to give me a hand in exchange for beer and/or the love of golf's :p

[jets]

i have heard of filling the combustion chamber with compressed air

I have done that a long time ago on a Mercedes. I was able to do it but the guides were worn & the new seals didn't help. Complete waste of the seals & a days work.
I think it's best to plan to remove the head & do everything properly.

[ericcs]

I have done that a long time ago on a Mercedes. I was able to do it but the guides were worn & the new seals didn't help. Complete waste of the seals & a days work.
I think it's best to plan to remove the head & do everything properly.

i agree, and even drop the sump and throw a new set of rings at the same time!