Skylark L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (1997)
Valve Guide: Service and Repair
GUIDE REAMING
1. Ream the valve guides for oversize valves if the clearance exceeds the specifications.
2. Service valves are available in the standard and 1 mm oversize.
3. Ream the valve guide bores for the oversize valves as necessary.
4. Reconditioning the valve seats is very important. Recondition valve seat after reaming the valve guide bores.
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The valves must seat perfectly for the engine to deliver optimum power and performance.
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Cooling the valve heads is another important factor. Good contact between each valve and its seat in the cylinder head is necessary to insure
that the heat in the valve head is properly carried away.
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Regardless of what type of equipment is used, it is essential that the valve guide bores are free from carbon or dirt to ensure the proper
centering of the pilot in the guide. The valve seats should be concentric to within 0.05 mm (0.031 inch) total indicator reading.
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Do not attempt to reface valves from the Twin Cam engine. Replace any valve that is not in serviceable condition.
