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Cylinder Head Inspection for Warpage

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  1. Remove the cylinder head (see CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL  ).
  2. Inspect the camshaft (see CAMSHAFT INSPECTION  ).
  3. Check the cylinder head for warpage. Measure along the edges, and three ways across the center.

    Warpage 

    Standard (New): 0.07 mm (0.0028 in) 

    Service Limit: 0.08 mm (0.0031 in) 

    • If warpage is less than 0.08 mm (0.0031 in) cylinder head resurfacing is not required.
    • If warpage is between 0.08 mm (0.0031 in) and 0.2 mm (0.008 in), resurface the cylinder head.
    • Maximum resurface limit is 0.2 mm (0.008 in) based on a height of 120 mm (4.72 in).

    Cylinder Head Height 

    Standard (New): 119.9-120.1 mm (4.720-4.728 in) 

    Fig 1: Measuring Cylinder Head Height
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