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The 1.4-ltr. 16V 55kW Engine - Volkswagen Technical Site

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Valve gearis accommodated in the cylinder head andcamshaft housing.<strong>The</strong> camshaft housing is by and largeidentical to the cylinder head coverwhich was previously used as standard.What’s new is that the camshafts arenow inserted into the housing. <strong>The</strong> bearingcovers and camshaft housing limit the axial clearanceof the camshafts.<strong>The</strong> camshafts run in three bearings.<strong>The</strong> valve assembly comprising valves, rollertypecam followers and hydraulic support elementsis located in the cylinder head.ExhaustcamshaftCamshaft housingHydraulic support elementIntakecamshaft196_018Cylinder headRoller-type cam followerBearing coverInserted camshaftCamshaft housing196_075Cylinder head<strong>The</strong> gasket between the camshaft housing and the cylinder head is in the form of a fluid seal.Do not apply the sealant too thickly, since this may cause excess sealant to enter the oil drillingsand damage the engine.7

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