Test Sequence

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NOTE: Intake and exhaust valves must not be reworked. Only lapping is permitted.

-- Insert the new valve into the guide. The tip of the valve stem must seal with the guide. Due to differences in valve stem diameter, make sure that only intake valves are used to check intake valve guides, and only exhaust valves are used to check exhaust valve guides.

Fig 1: Determining Tilt Clearance

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-- Determine the tilt clearance.

Wear limit: 0.8 mm

If tilt clearance is exceeded:

-- Replace the cylinder head.