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How to Adjust the Valve Clearance on a Volkswagen Beetle

Model: Volkswagen Maggiolino - Years: 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949
Part: Valve

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In this guide, discover the main instructions that will allow you to adjust the valve clearance on a Volkswagen Beetle. First, open the rear bonnet to access the engine compartment; then unscrew the bolts of the valve cover, using a feeler gauge to measure the current valve clearance, as illustrated in the video.

At this point, follow the measurements provided in the user and maintenance manual and correctly record the thickness by loosening and tightening the valve bolt; perform the same operation on all valves, following the video tutorial to the end!


Posted on 11 November 2026 by ScegliAuto


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