CYLINDER HEAD INSPECTION


  1. INSPECT CYLINDER HEAD FOR FLATNESS


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      *a Cylinder Head Lower Side:
      *b Intake Manifold Side:
      *c Exhaust Manifold Side:

      Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge, measure the warpage of the contact surfaces where the cylinder head contacts the cylinder block and manifold.

      Maximum Warpage
      Item Specified Condition
      Cylinder block side 0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)
      Intake manifold side 0.10 mm (0.00394 in.)
      Exhaust manifold side 0.10 mm (0.00394 in.)

      If the warpage is more than the maximum, replace the cylinder head.

  2. INSPECT CYLINDER HEAD FOR CRACKS


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      Using a dye penetrant, check the intake ports, exhaust ports and cylinder surface for cracks.

      If cracked, replace the cylinder head.

  3. INSPECT VALVE SEATS


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      *a Width

      Apply a light coat of Prussian blue to the valve face.

    2. Lightly press the valve face against the valve seat.

      Tech Tips

      Do not rotate the valve while pressing the valve.

    3. Check the valve face and valve seat.


      1. Intake Side:

        Check that the contact surfaces of the valve seat and valve face are in the middle area of their respective surfaces, with the width between 1.0 and 1.4 mm (0.0433 and 0.0551 in.).

        If not, correct the valve seat.

      2. Exhaust Side:

        Check that the contact surfaces of the valve seat and valve face are in the middle area of their respective surfaces, with the width between 1.0 and 1.4 mm (0.0433 and 0.0551 in.).

        If not, correct the valve seat.

      3. Check that the contact surfaces of the valve seat and valve face are even around the entire valve seat.

        If not, correct the valve seat.

  4. INSPECT CAMSHAFT THRUST CLEARANCE


    1. Install the camshafts Click here.

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      Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while moving the camshaft back and forth.

      Standard thrust clearance
      0.06 to 0.155 mm (0.00236 to 0.00610 in.)
      Maximum thrust clearance
      0.17 mm (0.00669 in.)

      If the thrust clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the camshaft housing. If the thrust surface is damaged, replace the camshaft.

  5. INSPECT CAMSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE


    1. Clean the bearing caps and camshaft journals.

    2. Place the camshafts on the camshaft housing.

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      *1 Plastigage

      Lay a strip of Plastigage across each of the camshaft journals.

    4. Install the bearing caps Click here.

      Note

      Do not turn the camshaft.

    5. Remove the bearing caps Click here.

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      *1 Plastigage

      Measure the Plastigage at its widest point.

      Standard Oil Clearance
      Item Specified Condition
      Camshaft No. 1 Journal 0.030 to 0.063 mm (0.00118 to 0.00248 in.)
      Camshaft Other Journals 0.035 to 0.072 mm (0.00138 to 0.00283 in.)
      Maximum Oil Clearance
      Item Specified Condition
      Camshaft No. 1 Journal 0.085 mm (0.00335 in.)
      Camshaft Other Journals 0.09 mm (0.00354 in.)

      Note

      Completely remove the Plastigage after the inspection.

      If the oil clearance is more than the maximum, replace the camshaft. If necessary, replace the camshaft housing.

  6. INSPECT COMPRESSION SPRING


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      Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression spring.

      Standard free length
      53.36 mm (2.10 in.)

      If the free length is not as specified, replace the compression spring.

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      Using a steel square, measure the deviation of the compression spring.

      Maximum deviation
      1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)

      If the deviation is more than the maximum, replace the compression spring.

  7. INSPECT INTAKE VALVE


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      *a Overall Length

      Using a vernier caliper, measure the overall length of the valve.

      Standard overall length
      109.34 mm (4.30 in.)
      Minimum overall length
      108.84 mm (4.29 in.)

      If the overall length is less than the minimum, replace the valve.

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      Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of the valve stem.

      Standard valve stem diameter
      5.470 to 5.485 mm (0.215 to 0.216 in.)

      If the valve stem diameter is not as specified, check the oil clearance.

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      *a Margin Thickness

      Using a vernier caliper, measure the valve head margin thickness.

      Standard margin thickness
      1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)
      Minimum margin thickness
      0.5 mm (0.0197 in.)

      If the margin thickness is less than the minimum, replace the valve.

  8. INSPECT EXHAUST VALVE


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      *a Overall Length

      Using a vernier caliper, measure the overall length of the valve.

      Standard overall length
      108.25 mm (4.26 in.)
      Minimum overall length
      107.75 mm (4.24 in.)

      If the overall length is less than the minimum, replace the valve.

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      Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of the valve stem.

      Standard valve stem diameter
      5.465 to 5.480 mm (0.215 to 0.216 in.)

      If the valve stem diameter is not as specified, check the oil clearance.

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      *a Margin Thickness

      Using a vernier caliper, measure the valve head margin thickness.

      Standard margin thickness
      1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)
      Minimum margin thickness
      0.5 mm (0.0197 in.)

      If the margin thickness is less than the minimum, replace the valve.

  9. INSPECT VALVE GUIDE BUSH OIL CLEARANCE


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      Using a caliper gauge, measure the inside diameter of the guide bush.

      Standard bushing inside diameter
      5.510 to 5.530 mm (0.217 to 0.218 in.)

    2. Subtract the valve stem diameter measurement from the guide bush inside diameter measurement.

      Standard Oil Clearance
      Item Specified Condition
      Intake 0.025 to 0.060 mm (0.000984 to 0.00236 in.)
      Exhaust 0.030 to 0.065 mm (0.00118 to 0.00256 in.)
      Maximum Oil Clearance
      Item Specified Condition
      Intake 0.080 mm (0.00315 in.)
      Exhaust 0.085 mm (0.00335 in.)

      If the clearance is more than the maximum, replace the valve and guide bush.