Valve Guides, Checking
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Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Dial Gauge Holder: VW387
- Dial Gauge - 0-10mm: VAS6079
Test Sequence
-- Insert the valve into guide. The valve stem end must be flush with the guide. Due to differences in valve stem diameter, make sure that only intake valves are used to check intake valve guides, and only exhaust valves are used to check exhaust valve guides.
-- Determine the tilting clearance.
Wear Limit
| Intake Valve Guide | Exhaust Valve Guide |
|---|---|
| 0.80 mm | 0.80 mm |
NOTE:
If the wear limit is exceeded, measure using new valves. Replace the cylinder head if the wear limit is still exceeded.
If the valve was replaced during a repair, a new valve must be used to measure.