Checking clearance between the valve guide
and the valve stem
1. Ream the valve guide bushing to remove any
burrs.
THIS REAMING MUST BE CARRIED OUT ONLY TO RE-
MOVE ANY BURRS.
2. With a plug gauge, measure the valve guide in-
side diameter at six points. Record the values
measured.
3. With a micrometer, measure the valve stem diameter at six points.
Record the values measured.
4. Clearance calculation
Calculate clearance of each single valve according to the following formula.
Guide inside diameter -
Valve stem outside diameter =
Coupling clearance
Characteristic
Inlet valve Clearance specification values:
0.020 - 0.055 mm
Exhaust valve Clearance specification values:
0.025 - 0.060 mm
Inlet valve allowed limits:
0.080 mm
Exhaust valve allowed limits:
0.090 mm
PORTER 1.3 16V Engine
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