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
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
Checking the Cups
- Check that the outside diameter of the cups is within the specified limits; if not, replace the worn parts.
- Check that the diameter of the cup seats is within the specified limits; if not, replace the cylinder head.
Checking Valve Springs
- Check that the free length of the springs is within the specified limits.
Parts & tools for this job For 1994 Alfa Romeo 145/146
- PARTEngine gasket setSearch: Alfa Romeo 145/146 1994 engine gasket set
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
- TOOLFeeler gauge setSearch: feeler gauge set
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