Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Alfa Romeo
01 1.7 16V Boxer engine (1712)02 1.9 JTD engine (1910)03 1.9 TD and TD Cat engine (1929)04 146 bodywork05 Engine overhaul: index and updates06 Engine overhaul: 1.3 and 1.6 Boxer (AR33501, AR33201)07 Engine overhaul: 1.7 16V Boxer (AR33401)08 Engine overhaul: 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 Twin Spark 16V09 Engine overhaul: 2.0 Twin Spark 16V10 Engine overhaul: 1.9 JTD (AR32302)11 Engine overhaul: 1.9 TD (AR67501)12 Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 (AR16101)13 Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 24V (AR16102)14 Engine overhaul: 2.0 V6 Turbo (AR16202)
Alfa Romeo 145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual (1994-2001)10 · Engine overhaul: 1.9 JTD (AR32302)
10 · Engine

Checking and Inspecting Cylinder Head

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
Year
1994–2001
Section
Overhauling › Checking and Inspecting Cylinder Head
Engine overhaul: 1.9 JTD (AR32302)Checking and Inspecting Cylinder Head
  1. Check that the embedding of the valves from the surface of the cylinder head is within the specified limits by measuring using tool no. 1.820.503.000 complete with dial gauge.
Valve embedding from cylinder head surface diagram with dial gauge and tool number 1.820.503.000

If the embedding of the valves from the cylinder head surface is not within the specified limits, grind the valve seats again.

Checking and Inspecting Cylinder Head

Checking the Cylinder Head Lower Surface

  • Remove all traces of the old seal from the lower surface of the cylinder head.
  • Check that the flatness of the cylinder head lower surface is within the specified limits.
Maximum error of flatness of cylinder head lower surface diagram
  1. If the flatness of the cylinder head lower surface is not within the specified limits, grind the cylinder head lower surface without exceeding the minimum permissible height.
Minimum permissible height of cylinder head after refacing diagram

Checking the Valves

  • Check that the valves have no signs of scoring or seizing.
  • Check that the valve stem diameter is within the specified limits; if not, replace the worn valves.
Cylinder head with valve train components and dimensions
Valve stem diameter specification table

Checking the Cups

  • Check that the outside diameter of the cups is within the specified limits; if not, replace the worn parts.
Outside diameter of valve cups specification table
  • Check that the diameter of the cup seats is within the specified limits; if not, replace the cylinder head.
Diameter of valve cup seats specification table

Checking Valve Springs

  • Check that the free length of the springs is within the specified limits.
Valve spring free length specification table

Parts & tools for this job For 1994 Alfa Romeo 145/146

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