Cylinder head

Cylinder head

1. Loosen camshaft bearing caps

   • Remove camshafts and valve lifters
     • Remove dirt and carbon deposits
       • Check the valve face, stem and tip.
         • Use a micrometer
         • Check the valve seats
           • Measure the valve face
             • Measure the internal diameter
               • Check the valve springs for rust
                 • Check the rocker shafts
                   • Measure the bore of the rocker arm
                     • Use a bore gauge
                     • Measure mechanical cam followers
                       • Check the camshaft for scoring or wear
                         • Put it between Vee blocks
                           • Use a DTI
                         • Inspect timing gears
                           • Inspect cylinder head gasket.
                             • Check cylinder head bolts.
                               • Check the sealing surfaces.
                                 • Check combustion chambers and inspect camshaft bearings.
     • Keep valves in the order you took them off