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Valve Guide: Specifications

Engine Liter/VIN ..............................................................................................................................................................................................  3.8L/K, L,1

All Measurements Given In Inches Unless Otherwise Specified

Cylinder Head Warpage Limit .........................................................................................................................................................................................  [02]
Valve Guides

Stem To Guide Clearance

Intake ....................................................................................................................................................................................................  0.0015-0.0035
Exhaust .................................................................................................................................................................................................  0.0015-0.0032

Valve Seats

Seat Angle ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................  45deg.
Seat Width

Intake ........................................................................................................................................................................................................  0.060-0.080
Exhaust .....................................................................................................................................................................................................  0.090-0.110

Runout ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................  0.002

[02] Inner spring, 75.5-81.8 lbs. @ .79 inch outer spring, 146.8-166.4 lbs. @ .95 inch.

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