Valve Guide: Testing and Inspection

Valve guides, checking

Special tools and equipment

VW387 Dial gauge holder:

^ Dial gauge

Work sequence





- Insert valve into guide. Valve stem tip must seal with guide. Due to differences in valve stem diameter, make sure that only intake valves are used to check intake guides, and only exhaust valves are used to check exhaust guides.
- Measure side play.

Wear limit





Note:
^ If wear limit is exceeded, re-measure using new valves. If wear limit is still exceeded, replace cylinder head. Valve guides cannot be replaced.
^ If valve is to be replaced during repair, use a new valve for measurement.