Dis-assembly of valves
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
- Year
- 1994–2001
- Section
- Overhauling › Dis-assembly of valves
Engine overhaul: 1.7 16V Boxer (AR33401)Dis-assembly of valves
Dis-assembly of valves
- Interpose tool N° 1.820.207.000 between the cylinder head and the support stand.
- Using tools N° 1.821.001.000 (A.3.0103), N° 1.821.058.000 (A.3.0324) and N° 1.821.205.000 remove the valve stem half cones.
- Remove the upper plate.
- Remove the outer spring.
- Remove the inner spring.
- Raise the head from tool N° 1.820.207.000 and retrieve the valve.
- Using tool N° 1.821.208.000 remove the oil seal cap.
When refitting use tool N° 1.821.206.000 to insert the oil seal caps.
- Remove the spring contact ring.
- Remove the lower plate.
CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS FOR CYLINDER HEADS
Checking the lower surface of cylinder heads
- Check that the lower plane of the cylinder heads is level: if the lower plane is excessively worn, reface both heads.
| Maximum head lower plane flatness error |
|---|
| 0.03 mm |
Checking the clearance between valve guides and stems
- Measure the diameter of the valve stems and check that they are within the specified limits.
| Diameter of valve stems |
|---|
| 6.965 ÷ 6.980 mm |
- Measure the inside diameter of the valve guides and check that they are within the specified limits.
| Inside diameter of valve guides |
|---|
| 7.000 ÷ 7.015 mm |
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