"""2. Inside the cylinders’ exhaust outlets again, I noticed some type of a rod (see: http://www.esu.edu/~gstylia/vw/Cyl3qa.htm ). What would those be, exposed to such a high frying heat? One of them looked like it was partially melted. I could be wrong. I’ll check tomorrow.""""
That is a EX valve guide... yes, it does get very hot, but that is normal! Ben |
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