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.
Valve seat taper "α" 90° ± 20'
Checking the clearance between rockers and support shaft
- Check that the inside diameter of the rockers is within the specified limits.
Inside diameter of rockers 16.010 + 0.028 mm
- Check that the diameter of the rocker shaft is within the specified limits.
Diameter of rocker support shaft 15.988 ÷ 16.000 mm
- 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
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.
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