VCDS and OBD diagnostic device in the On-Board Diagnostics Shop
Diesel, Engine Technology and Vehicle Technology. Repair, Maintenance and Diagnostics (OBD).

ATJ Cylinder Head Washout: Causes & Repair

 
New Topic Reply 🔗 ⭐ 🖨 Dieselschrauber - Index » Diesel Engine Technology
Author Message
Matzepatze



Joined: 06/23/2017
Posts: 1
Karma: +0 / -0   Thank you, like it!


Free account, no CAN development support

Post23-06-2017, 21:52    Subject: ATJ Cylinder Head Washout: Causes & Repair Quote

Hello!

Today, I had to remove the cylinder head (a common issue with AJM/ATJ engines, causing coolant to leak).
On the 2nd pot, it was clearly visible where there was a leak. After cleaning the cylinder head, I'm now wondering whether I should have it re-planed or not. It has slight corrosion, which can be felt with the fingernail, but it also already has a 3mm gasket. How should the corrosion be assessed?

Regards,

Matzepatze.

3B 4motion ATJ


Translated on 05-10-2026, 23:00.
Back to top Profile PM
TDI-GTI-4-Motion
Profi-Schrauber
Profi-Schrauber
Avatar-TDI-GTI-4-Motion

Joined: 02/22/2009
Posts: 3865
Karma: +127 / -0   Thank you, like it!

2002 Volkswagen Golf Consumption
Premium Support

dieselschrauber likes this.
Post24-06-2017, 11:23    Subject: ATJ Cylinder Head Washout: Causes & Repair Quote

Planning is actually not allowed, but in my experience, it's not critical up to 1/10mm. However, a thicker gasket is not used for this reason!
MfG. Michael

VW Golf IV TDI GTI 4-Motion Bj.2002 MKB/GKB: ARL/FEK
VW T4 Pritsche TDI Bj.1999 MKB/GKB: AXG/AFK (Selfmade)


Translated on 05-10-2026, 23:01.
Back to top Profile PM Garage
New Topic Reply 🔗 ⭐ 🖨 Dieselschrauber - Index » Diesel Engine Technology
Similar articles and topics
Topic Forum
No new posts Document A6 4B, Fuel Leak at Cylinder Head Faults & Documentation (Audi, VW, Seat/Cupra, Skoda)
No new posts Document: Severe oil leak at the cylinder head, AJM engine Faults & Documentation (Audi, VW, Seat/Cupra, Skoda)
No new posts Resolution: "Crack in BKD cylinder head" Faults & Documentation (Audi, VW, Seat/Cupra, Skoda)
No new posts AAZ Cylinder Head - Replacement & Repair Diesel Engine Technology
No new posts Bohrungen im Zylinderkopf Diesel Engine Technology
No new posts Head Bolt Torque Specs AWX Engine Diesel Engine Technology
No new posts Cylinder Head Differences: A Comparison Guide Diesel Engine Technology
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum.