G5 — INSPECT AND MEASURE VALVES
For the G5.
Procedure
- Thoroughly clean and inspect valves to help determine if they can be restored to a serviceable condition. Replace valves that are burned, cracked, eroded, or chipped.
- Inspect valve retainer lock groove (C) on valve stem for damage. Also inspect stems for signs of scuffing, which may indicate insufficient valve guide-to-valve stem clearance. Replace if defects are evident.
- Measure valve head OD (A). Compare valve stem OD (B) with guide ID to determine clearance, as outlined later in this group. _
Source: manual:Component Technical Manual 8.1L 6081 1994.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.