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Valve Seat Replacement

  1. To replace valve seats, cut valve seat to designated dimension. See Fig 1. Machine cylinder head to proper dimension. See OVERSIZED VALVE SEAT SPECIFICATIONS  table.
  2. Heat cylinder head to 480°F (250°C) and press replacement seat into cylinder head. Valve seat height should be within specification. Cut valve seat to proper angle and obtain correct seat width.
Fig 1: Valve Seat Cutting Dimensions & Installed Height Measurement
G90J08798Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
OVERSIZED VALVE SEAT SPECIFICATIONS

Size Mark Seat Size In. (mm) Cyl. Head Bore In. (mm) Seat Height In. (mm)
1.5L
Intake
30 .012 (.30) 1.429-1.430 (36.30-36.32) .276-.283 (7.01-7.19)
60 .024 (.61) 1.441-1.442 (36.60-36.63) .287-.295 (7.29-7.49)
Exhaust
30 .012 (.30) 1.272-1.273 (32.38-32.33) .291-.299 (7.39-7.59)
60 .024 (.61) 1.284-1.285 (32.61-32.64) .303-.311 (7.70-7.90)
1.6L
Intake
30 .012 (.30) 1.390-1.391 (35.31-35.33) .311-.319 (7.90-8.10)
60 .024 (.61) 1.402-1.403 (35.61-35.64) .323-.331 (8.20-8.41)
Exhaust
30 .012 (.30) 1.311-1.312 (32.30-33.32) .311-.319 (7.90-8.10)
60 .024 (.61) 1.323-1.324 (33.60-33.63) .323-.331 (8.20-8.41)