Valve Guide: Testing and Inspection

Valve Guides, Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Dial gauge holder (MP 3-447)

• Dial gauge

- Insert new valve into guide. Valve stem tip must seal with 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 tilt clearance.

Wear limit: 0.8 mm

If tilt clearance is exceeded:

- Replace cylinder head.