Engine Top End
Valve Seat Inspection
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- Remove the valve (see Valve Removal).
- Check the valve seating surface [A] between the valve [B] and valve seat [C].
Measure the outside diameter [D] of the seating pattern on the valve seat.
If the outside diameter is too large or too small, repair the seat (see Valve Seat Repair).
Valve Seating Surface Outside Diameter Standard:
Exhaust 23.9
24.1 mm (0.941
0.949 in.)
Intake 30.4
30.6 mm (1.197
1.205 in.)

Measure the seat width [E] of the portion where there is no build-up carbon (white portion) of the valve seat with a vernier caliper.
Good [F]
If the width is too wide [G], too narrow [H] or uneven [J], repair the seat (see Valve Seat Repair).
Valve Seating Surface Width Standard:
Exhaust 0.8
1.2 mm (0.03
0.05 in.)
Intake 0.5
1.0 mm (0.02
0.04 in.)
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