Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Refacing Valve Seats
CAUTION: DO NOT un-shroud valves during valve seat refacing.
1. When refacing valve seats, it is important that the correct size valve guide pilot be used for reseating stones. A true and complete surface must be
obtained.
2. Measure the concentricity of valve seat using a dial indicator. Total runout should not exceed 0.051 mm (0.002 inch) total indicator reading.
3. Inspect the valve seat with Prussian blue to determine where the valve contacts the seat. To do this, coat valve seat LIGHTLY with Prussian blue
then set valve in place. Rotate the valve with light pressure. If the blue is transferred to the center of valve face, contact is satisfactory. If the blue
is transferred to the top edge of valve face, lower valve seat with a 15° stone. If the blue is transferred to bottom edge of valve face raise valve seat
with a 60° stone.
4. When seat is properly positioned the width of intake seats should be 1.016 - 1.524 mm (0.040 - 0.060 inch). The width of the exhaust seats should
be 1.54 - 2.032 mm (0.060 - 0.080 inch).
