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Replacement of Tappet Cups

Model: Audi A3 8P, MK 2 - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Engine

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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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