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)13 · Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 24V (AR16102)
13 · Engine

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.
Valve seat taper "α" with angle 90° ± 20' shown in diagram
  • 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.
Grinding valve with tool, showing parts A, B, C

CAMSHAFTS AND BEARINGS

  • Assemble the camshaft caps according to the numbers on them and tighten the fastening screws to the specified torque.
Camshaft cap layout for RIGHT HEAD and LEFT HEAD with numbered positions
  1. Check that the diameter of the camshaft pins is within the specified limits.
Diameter of the camshaft pins: 26.959 ÷ 26.980 mm
Camshaft pin with measurement indicator

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

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