BROKEN TIP
A Volkswagon 1.8L turbo 20-valve cylinder head can be found in most shops across the country. Due to broken timing belts, new valves are often needed. If a valve tip breaks off at the keeper groove, after re-installation, it is not the fault of the valve. If the hydraulic valve adjuster is not completely compressed and all oil removed from the chamber, valve breakage at the tip will occur. Most tech manuals state that the adjuster should be completely collapsed and allowed to drain for at least a full 24 hours.
Patrick Paulsen
Laughlin Machine
Laughlin, NV
March, 2015
