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Valve Visual Inspection Procedure

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  1. GM156174

    Inspect the valve for damage from the head to tip for the following conditions:

    • Pitting in the valve seat area (1)
    • Lack of valve margin (2)
    • Bending in the valve stem (3)
    • Pitting or excessive wear in the stem (4)
    • Worn valve key grooves (5)
    • Worn valve tip (6)
  2. Replace the valve if any of these conditions exist.