Yanmar 4TNE88 — Insertion of valve seat
Repair & overhaul
For the Yanmar 4TNE88, from the Yanmar service manual.
Applies to: Yanmar 4TNE88, Yanmar TNE series engine
Procedure
- Cool the valve seat in liquefied nitrogen, or ether or alcohol with dry ice.
- Heat the cylinder head around the insertion portion to 80~100 C with a dryer.
- With the new valve, securely insert the cooled valve seat by tapping the head of the valve.
- Stand the cylinder head until the entire cylinder head cools to normal temperature.
Tools required
- Dryer Amazon
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Specs & values
- Cylinder head heating 80~100 C
Full service-parts list: Yanmar 4TNE88 →
Source: Yanmar 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.