Valve seat turning
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
- Year
- 1994–2001
- Section
- Overhauling › Valve seat turning
Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 24V (AR16102)Valve seat turning
VALVE SEAT TURNING
- If necessary, turn the valve seats using suitable equipment.
- After machining, grind each valve in its seat as follows:
- coat contact surfaces "A" and "B" of the valve and its housing with abrasive paste (SIPAL AREXONS Carborasilicum for valves or an equivalent product);
- lubricate the valve stem with engine oil;
- attach the lower surface of the valve mushroom to the suction grip of a pneumatic grinder;
- insert the valve in its valve guide and grind;
- after grinding, accurately clean both the valve and the seat.
CAMSHAFTS AND BEARINGS
- Assemble the camshaft caps according to the numbers on them and tighten the fastening screws to the specified torque.
- Check that the diameter of the camshaft pins is within the specified limits.
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