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Valve Guide: Testing and Inspection



Valve Guides, Checking

Special tools






- VW 387 Universal dial gauge bracket

- Dial gauge

Test sequence






- Insert new valve into guide until end of valve stem is flush with end of guide.

- Measure "rocking dimension".

- Wear limit:

- Intake valve guide 1.0 mm

- Exhaust valve guide 1 .3 mm