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Engine Mechanical - General - Engine Overhaul: Diagnosis Mazda Tribute I facelift

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VALVE - INSPECTION

  1. Inspect the following valve areas: the end of the stem for grooves or scoring the valve face and the edge for pits, grooves or scores the valve head for signs of burning, erosion, warpage and cracking. the valve head thickness for wear

PISTON - INSPECTION

CAUTIONDo not use a caustic cleaning solution or a wire brush to clean the pistons or damage can occur.
  1. Clean and inspect the (1) ring lands, (2) skirts, (3) pin bosses, and the (4) tops of the pistons. If wear marks, scores or glazing is found on the piston skirt, check for a bent or twisted connecting rod. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
  2. Use the Piston Ring Groove Cleaner to clean the piston ring grooves. Make sure the oil ring holes are clean.

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