Valve Clearance: Cleaning
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Use a razor blade or a gasket scraper and gasket solvent P/N 1161 440 on the camshaft cover.
WARNING:
Use a fume hood or extractor when working with gasket solvent
Use only a gasket scraper or razor blade on the cylinder head.
CAUTION:
Be very careful around the oil channels for the variable valve timing solenoid. This applies to both the camshaft cover and the cylinder head. The solenoid is extremely sensitive to impurities.
Dry and blow all surfaces clean.