Volvo Penta — Valve guides, replacement
Repair & overhaul
From a Volvo Penta service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Procedure
- Press out the valve guides with drift 1084.
- Oil in the new valve guides (inlet and outlet guides differ).
- Press in guides with drift 6668 (inlet) and 6669 (outlet) for 10 ltr; 2953 for 12 ltr.
- Add a 2 mm washer to drift 6668 to give correct 19 mm height for 10 ltr.
- Ream the valve guides if required.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Guide height above cylinder head spring face 19 mm (10 ltr inlet)
Source: Volvo Penta service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.