Valve Train Analysis - Engine Off

Valve Train Analysis - Engine Off - Valve Cover Removed
Check for damaged or severely worn parts and correct assembly. Make sure correct parts are used with the static engine analysis as follows.

Valve Train Analysis - Engine Off, Rocker Arm
^ Check for loose mounting bolts, studs and nuts.
^ Check for plugged oil feed in the rocker arms or cylinder head.

Valve Train Analysis - Engine Off, Camshaft - Engines
^ Check for broken or damaged parts.

Valve Train Analysis - Engine Off, Push Rods
^ Check for bent push rods and restricted oil passage.

Valve Train Analysis - Valve Springs
^ Check for broken or damaged parts.

Valve Train Analysis - Engine Off, Valve Spring Retainer and Valve Spring Retainer Keys
^ Check for correct seating of the valve spring retainer key on the valve stem and in valve spring retainer.
^ Check for correct seating on the valve stem.

Valve Train Analysis - Engine Off, Valves and Cylinder Head
^ Check for plugged oil drain back holes.
^ Check for worn or damaged valve tips.
^ Check for missing or damaged guide-mounted valve stem seal.
^ Check collapsed valve tappet gap.
^ Check installed valve spring height.
^ Check for missing or worn valve spring seats.
^ Check for plugged oil metering orifice in cylinder head oil reservoir (if equipped).

Static checks (engine off) are to be made on the engine prior to the dynamic procedure.