Valve Inspect valve surface, check for
abnormal stem wear and bending. If
out of specification, replace by a new
one.
Valve Stem
Measure valve stem in three places
using a micrometer .
Replace valve if valve stem is out of
specification or has other damages
such as wear or friction surface.
A. Valve stem diameter
Valve Face and Seat
1. Valve seat
2. Exhaust valve contaminated area
3. Valve face (contact surface to valve seat)
Check valve face and seat for burning
or pittings and replace valve or
cylinder head if there are signs of
damage.
Ensure to seat valves properly. Apply
some lapping compound to valve face
and work valve on 1ts seat with a
lapping tool (see VALVE GUIDEA in
this subsection).
Measure valve face contact width.