How can broken Valve Spring, Valve Spring Retainer and Valve Stem Oil Seal be replaced without removing the cylinder heads for V6 engines on Volkswagen Passat?

Defective valve stem seals and broken valve springs can be changed by removing the cylinder heads, normally with 2 special tools and a source of compressed air. Start with the removal of the valve cover, camshaft, and lifters, followed by the removal of the spark plug in the affected cylinder or all the spark plugs in case of replacing all the valve stem seals. Rotate the crankshaft until the piston reaches TDC where the first cylinder starts and the firing sequence should be followed, or in DOHC engines, the second cylinder should start. Insert a threaded air hose adapter into the spark plug hole and attach it to a source of compressed air and spray air into the engine to hold the valves open. Wrap rags on stuff around the valve holes to allow nothing to fall into it then carefully strike the valve spring retainers with a blow to sever the connection between the retainers and the keepers. Compress the spring using a valve spring compressor and remove the keepers using pliers or magnet, be sure to use the matching type of compressor; Import type. Unscrew the valve spring and retainer, and be careful to leave the valve held in the closed position by air pressure so as not to break it. Take off old valve stem seals, be careful of the intake and exhaust seal differences and press the valve stem in place with a rubber band or tapes and then release the air pressure. Check the valve stem, make sure that it slides freely in the guide; otherwise the head must be taken off to be repaired. Once more, apply air pressure to hold the valve, rub the stem with engine oil and fit a fresh seal, being careful that a protective sleeve is put on to prevent damage. Install the valve spring and retainer, push the spring and fit the keepers with grease to keep in place. Take the spring tool off, disconnect the air hose and take off the adapter. Lastly, re-fit the camshaft, lifters, timing belt, valve cover, spark plug(s), and wires, and start engine and investigate any oil leaks and abnormal sounds.

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Volkswagen Valve Springs Part Number: 021-109-623-P
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- Other Name: Spring; Valve Spring
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- EuroVan | 2000 | GLS, MV | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- Golf | 1998-2002 | GTI, GTI GLX, GTI VR6 | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- Jetta | 1998-2002 | GLI, GLS, GLX | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Valve Springs Part Number: 078-109-623-A
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- Other Name: Spring; Valve Spring
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Cabrio | 1995 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Cabriolet | 1991-1993 | Base, Carat, Classic, Etienne Aigner, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
- Corrado | 1991-1992 | G60 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
- EuroVan | 1995, 1993 | Base, Camper, CL, GL, GLS, MV, Transport | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- Fox | 1991-1993 | Base, GL | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
- Golf | 1991-1995 | Base, Celebration Edition, City, CL, GL, GTI, GTI 16-Valve, GTI 8-Valve, Limited Edition, Sport | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Jetta | 1991-1995 | Carat, Celebration Edition, City, GL, GLI 16-Valve, GLS, Limited Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Passat | 1995, 1991-1993 | CL, GL, GLS | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Valve Springs Part Number: 04E-109-623-AF
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- Other Name: Spring
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Jetta | 2022-2023 | S, SE, SEL, Sport | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
- Taos | 2022 | S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Valve Springs Part Number: 04E-109-623-T
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- Other Name: Spring
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Jetta | 2022-2023 | S, SE, SEL, Sport | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
- Taos | 2022 | S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Valve Springs Part Number: 028-109-623-A
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- Other Name: Spring; Valve Spring
- Replaces: 068-109-623
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Beetle | 1998-2003 | GL, GLS, Sport, TDI | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL
- Golf | 1996-2006, 1986-1988 | Base, GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, K2, TDI | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL
- Jetta | 1998-2003, 1995, 1991-1992, 1989, 1986-1987 | Base, GL, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL
- Passat | 1996-1997 | TDI | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL
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Volkswagen Valve Springs Part Number: 021-109-623-H
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- Other Name: Spring; Valve Spring
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Vanagon | 1984-1991 | Base, Campmobile, Carat, GL, L, Syncro | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.1 L GAS
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Volkswagen Valve Springs Part Number: 04E-109-623-AB
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- Other Name: Spring; Valve Spring
- Replaces: 04E-109-623-E
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Golf | 2019-2021 | S, SE, TSi | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS
- Golf SportWagen | 2019 | S, SE | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS
- Jetta | 2019-2021, 2013-2016 | Hybrid, Hybrid SE, Hybrid SEL, Hybrid SEL Premium, R-Line, S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium | 4 Cyl 1.4 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS
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Volkswagen Valve Springs Part Number: 077-109-633-E
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- Other Name: Spring; Valve Spring
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Phaeton | 2004-2006 | V8 | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
- Touareg | 2005-2006 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Volkswagen Valve Springs Part Number: 022-109-623-G
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- Other Name: Spring; Valve Spring
- Replaces: 022-109-623-E
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Golf | 2003-2005 | GTI VR6 | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- Jetta | 2003-2004 | GLI, GLX | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Valve Springs Part Number: 038-109-623-F
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- Other Name: Spring; Valve Spring
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Beetle | 2004-2006 | GL, GLS, GLS TDI, TDI | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL
- Jetta | 2004-2006 | GL TDI, GLS TDI, TDI | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL
- Passat | 2004-2005 | GL TDI, GLS TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
- Touareg | 2005-2008 | TDI | 10 Cyl 5.0 L DIESEL
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Volkswagen Valve Springs Part Number: 03H-109-623-C
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- Other Name: Spring; Valve Spring
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Atlas | 2018-2022 | Launch Edition, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- Atlas Cross Sport | 2020-2022 | SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line, Trendline | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- CC | 2012-2016 | 4 Motion, Executive, Executive 4 Motion, Lux, V6 Executive 4Motion, VR6 4Motion Executive | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- Passat | 2012-2018 | GT, SE, SEL Premium | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- Touareg | 2011-2017 | V6 Executive, V6 Lux, V6 R-Line, V6 Sport, V6 Wolfsburg, VR6 | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Valve Springs Part Number: 028-109-633-A
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- Other Name: Spring; Valve Spring
- Replaces: 068-109-633
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Golf | 1986-1988 | Base, GL | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL
- Jetta | 1991-1992, 1989, 1986-1987 | Base, GL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL
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Volkswagen Valve Springs Part Number: 06E-109-623-E
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- Other Name: Spring; Valve Spring
- Replaced by: 06E-109-623-AC
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Arteon | 2019-2021 | SE, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Golf R | 2018-2019 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Valve Springs Part Number: 06F-109-623-K
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- Other Name: Spring
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Arteon | 2022-2023 | SE R-Line, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Golf R | 2022 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Valve Springs Part Number: 021-109-633-B
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- Other Name: Spring; Valve Spring
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- EuroVan | 2000 | GLS, MV | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- Golf | 1998-2002 | GTI, GTI GLX, GTI VR6 | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- Jetta | 1998-2002 | GLI, GLS, GLX | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Rotor Part Number: 078-109-633-A
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- Other Name: Spring; Rotor, Timing Chain, Valve Spring
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Cabrio | 1995 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Cabriolet | 1985-1993 | Base, Bestseller, Boutique, Carat, Classic, Etienne Aigner, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
- Corrado | 1990-1992 | G60 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
- EuroVan | 1995, 1993 | Base, Camper, CL, GL, GLS, MV, Transport | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- Fox | 1987-1993 | Base, GL, GL Sport | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
- Golf | 1985-1995 | Base, Celebration Edition, City, CL, GL, GT, GTI, GTI 16-Valve, GTI 8-Valve, Limited Edition, Sport | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Jetta | 1984-1995 | Base, Carat, Celebration Edition, City, GL, GLI, GLI 16-Valve, GLS, Limited Edition, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 1.7 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Passat | 1995, 1990-1993 | CL, GL, GLS | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Quantum | 1984-1988 | Base, GL, Syncro, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
- Rabbit | 1984 | GL, GTI, L, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 1.7 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Valve Springs Part Number: 038-109-633
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- Other Name: Spring; Valve Spring
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Beetle | 2004-2006 | GL, GLS, GLS TDI, TDI | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL
- Jetta | 2004-2006 | GL TDI, GLS TDI, TDI | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL
- Passat | 2004-2005 | GL TDI, GLS TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
- Touareg | 2005-2008 | TDI | 10 Cyl 5.0 L DIESEL
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Volkswagen Valve Springs Part Number: 06E-109-623-L
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- Other Name: Spring; Valve Spring
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Touareg | 2011-2015 | Hybrid | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Volkswagen Intake Valve Part Number: 06D-109-601-M
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- Other Name: Valve; Valve Spring
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Beetle | 2012-2013 | R-Line, Turbo | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- CC | 2009-2017 | Executive, Lux, Lux Limited, Lux Plus, Luxury, R-Line, R-Line Executive, Sport, Sport Plus, Trend | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Eos | 2007-2016 | 2.0T, Base, Executive, Final Edition, Komfort, Lux, Sport, Turbo | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- GTI | 2006-2014 | Base, Driver's Edition, Fahrenheit, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Golf R | 2012-2013 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Jetta | 2012-2013, 2006-2010 | 2.0T, GLI, S, SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Passat | 2006-2010 | 2.0T, 3.6, Komfort, Lux, Turbo, Value Edition, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- Tiguan | 2009-2017 | R-Line, S, SE, SEL, Sport, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Tiguan Limited | 2018 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Valve Springs Part Number: 06E-109-623-AH
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Spring
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Golf R | 2012-2013 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS

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Q: How can broken Valve Spring, Valve Spring Retainer and Valve Stem Oil Seal be replaced without removing the cylinder heads for V6 engines on Volkswagen Passat?
A:
Defective valve stem seals and broken valve springs can be changed by removing the cylinder heads, normally with 2 special tools and a source of compressed air. Start with the removal of the valve cover, camshaft, and lifters, followed by the removal of the spark plug in the affected cylinder or all the spark plugs in case of replacing all the valve stem seals. Rotate the crankshaft until the piston reaches TDC where the first cylinder starts and the firing sequence should be followed, or in DOHC engines, the second cylinder should start. Insert a threaded air hose adapter into the spark plug hole and attach it to a source of compressed air and spray air into the engine to hold the valves open. Wrap rags on stuff around the valve holes to allow nothing to fall into it then carefully strike the valve spring retainers with a blow to sever the connection between the retainers and the keepers. Compress the spring using a valve spring compressor and remove the keepers using pliers or magnet, be sure to use the matching type of compressor; Import type. Unscrew the valve spring and retainer, and be careful to leave the valve held in the closed position by air pressure so as not to break it. Take off old valve stem seals, be careful of the intake and exhaust seal differences and press the valve stem in place with a rubber band or tapes and then release the air pressure. Check the valve stem, make sure that it slides freely in the guide; otherwise the head must be taken off to be repaired. Once more, apply air pressure to hold the valve, rub the stem with engine oil and fit a fresh seal, being careful that a protective sleeve is put on to prevent damage. Install the valve spring and retainer, push the spring and fit the keepers with grease to keep in place. Take the spring tool off, disconnect the air hose and take off the adapter. Lastly, re-fit the camshaft, lifters, timing belt, valve cover, spark plug(s), and wires, and start engine and investigate any oil leaks and abnormal sounds.