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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)12 · Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 (AR16101)
12 · Engine

Turning the valve seats

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
Year
1994–2001
Section
Overhauling › Turning the valve seats
Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 (AR16101)Turning the valve seats

Turning the valve seats

  • If necessary, turn the valve seats using suitable equipment.
Illustrates fuel injector removal and installation process
Valve seat taper "α" 90° ± 20'

Valve seat taper "α" 90° ± 20'

Checking the clearance between rockers and support shaft

  1. Check that the inside diameter of the rockers is within the specified limits.
Inside diameter of rockers 16.010 + 0.028 mm

Inside diameter of rockers 16.010 + 0.028 mm

  1. Check that the diameter of the rocker shaft is within the specified limits.
Diameter of rocker support shaft 15.988 ÷ 16.000 mm

Diameter of rocker support shaft 15.988 ÷ 16.000 mm

  1. Calculate the clearance between rockers and support shaft checking that it is within the specified limits.
Clearance between rockers and support shaft 0.010 + 0.040 mm

Clearance between rockers and support shaft 0.010 + 0.040 mm

After machining, grind each valve in its seat as follows:

  • coat the contact surfaces "A" and "B" of the valves and their seats with abrasive paste (SIPAL AREXONS Carbosilicium for valves);
  • lubricate the valve stem with engine oil;
  • fit the lower surface of the valve mushroom to the suction cup "C" of a pneumatic grinder;
  • insert the valve in its guide and grind;
  • after grinding, thoroughly clean the valve and the seat.

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

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