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Valve Guide

VALVE STEM TO GUIDE CLEARANCE

Wobble Method (Valve extended 10 mm out from seat)
Intake Valve:
Standard (New) 0.04-0.10 mm (0.002-0.004 inch)
Service Limit 0.16 mm (0.006 inch)

Exhaust Valve:
Standard (New) 0.10 - 0.16 mm (0.004 - 0.006 inch)
Service Limit 0.22 mm (0.009 inch)


Valve Guide I.D. minus Valve Stem O.D. Method
Intake Valve:
Standard (New) 0.02 - 0.05 mm (0.001-0.002 inch)
Service Limit 0.08 mm (0.003 inch)

Exhaust Valve:
Standard (New) 0.05 - 0.08 mm (0.002 - 0.003 inch)
Service Limit 0.11 mm (1.004 inches)