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Replacement of Tappet Cups

Model: Audi A3 MK 2, 8P - Years 2003-2013
Part: Engine

Start by lubricating the seats of the tappet cups and the cups themselves before placing them in their respective housings; once all the cups are positioned, move on to installing the camshafts, also inserting the connecting chain and the corresponding tensioner: before positioning the camshafts, lubricate their respective seats, insert the side sealing rubber, apply gasket sealant and the gasket itself; then secure the camshafts with the respective brackets, tightening the fixing pins with a torque wrench according to a precise pattern and aligning the timing; install the side oil seals and the toothed pulleys, and align the timing references before installing the timing belt.

Updated on 13 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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