Valve Guide: Testing and Inspection

Valve guides, checking

Special tools and equipment





^ VW 387 Universal dial gauge bracket
^ Dial gauge

Work sequence





- Insert a new valve into guide. End of valve stem must be flush with guide.

Note: Due to the slight difference in stem diameters, only use an intake valve in the intake guide and an exhaust valve in the exhaust guide.

- Determine rock.

Wear limit:
Intake valve guide = 1.0 mm
Exhaust valve guide = 1.3 mm