Valves & Seats -Intake/Exhaust: Installation: Valves
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Charger, and 2008 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 1 - SPRING RETAINER |
| 2 - GARTER SPRING |
| 3 - VALVE SPRING SEAT TOP |
| 4 - CYLINDER HEAD SURFACE |
- Coat valve stems with clean engine oil and insert them in cylinder head.
- If valves or seats have been reground, check valve tip height (A). See Fig 1. If valve tip height is greater than 43.65 mm (1.7185 in.) intake or 46.48 mm (1.8299 in.) exhaust, grind valve tip until within specifications. Make sure measurement is taken from cylinder head surface to the top of valve stem.
- Install new valve stem seals.
- Install valve springs. See INSTALLATION .
- Install cylinder head(s). See INSTALLATION .