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Valve Guide Reaming

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Tools Required 

J 37378-1  Valve Guide Reamer

Important:  Excessive valve stem-to-guide clearance may cause a noisy valve train, premature valve stem oil seal wear, component damage, and/or excessive engine oil consumption.

Insufficient valve stem-to-guide clearance will result in noisy or sticking valves. Valves that are too tight may disturb engine smoothness or lead to component damage.

  1. Measure the valve stem-to-guide clearance using a dial indicator.

    Valve stem-to-guide clearance may also be obtained by using a micrometer to measure the valve stem diameter and a ball type measuring gauge to measure the guide bore.

    Fig 1: Measuring Valve Stem-To-Guide Clearance
    G01970925Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. A valve stem (1) and guide (2) with clearance in excess of 0.093 mm (0.0037 in) must be repaired or the components replaced.
    Fig 2: Identifying Valve Stem And Guide
    G01970926Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Inspect the valve stems for excessive scoring, wear, or warpage.
    • A valve stem that has excessive scoring (3 or 4) or wear (4 or 6) must be replaced.
    • A valve guide that is worn and has excessive stem-to-guide clearance should be reamed and valves with oversize stems installed.
  4. Measure the valve stem diameter. A valve stem with a diameter less than 7.95 mm (0.313 in) must be replaced. Position the tip of the dial indicator at the top of the valve guide.

    If the valve stem diameter is within specifications, and the stem-to-guide clearance is excessive, the valve guide must be reamed oversize and a valve with oversize stem installed.

    Fig 3: Inspecting Valve Stems For Excessive Scoring, Wear, Or Warpage
    G01970927Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Ream the valve guide using the J 37378-1  .
    Fig 4: Reaming Valve Guide
    G01970928Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Clean the guide bore of all metal shavings and debris.
  7. Install the valve (2), with oversize stem, into the cylinder head (1).
  8. Inspect the valve for proper fit.

    Move the valve back and forth in the guide. The valve should move freely with no resistance or drag.

    Fig 5: Installing Valve, With Oversize Stem, Into Cylinder Head
    G01970929Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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