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How to Measure the Valve Opel Combo C

OHC Petrol Engine 1 illustration

Special service tools required:

Caliper gauge, micrometer screw

Note. The engine-specific values can be found in the corresponding "Technical Data".

Remove

Preconditions: All valves are removed and cleaned.

Ensure that there are no crater-like burns on the valve cone.

Measure

Determine the valve stem diameter using a micrometer screw. Valve length is measured using a caliper gauge.

Inspect

Check valves for true running, lateral slack and contact pattern. Valve length, valve stem diameter, valve head diameters and valve seat widths – permissible dimensions/sizes/oversizes can be found in the "Technical Data".