Valve Inspection Procedure
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Inspect cylinder head for damaged gasket surfaces, damaged threaded bolt holes, burnt or eroded areas in combustion chamber, cracks in exhaust ports and combustion chambers, external cracks in water chamber, restrictions in intake or exhaust passages and restrictions in cooling system passages.