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Valve Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Inspect the valve stem tip for wear.
  2. Inspect the valve key grooves and the oil seal grooves for chips and wear.
  3. Inspect the valves for burns or cracks.
  4. Inspect the valve stem for burrs and scratches.
  5. Inspect the valve stem. The valve stem must be straight.
  6. Inspect the valve face for grooving. If the groove is so deep that refacing the valve would result in a sharp edge, replace the valve.
  7. Inspect the valve spring. If the valve spring ends are not parallel, replace the valve spring.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Valve Stem
    G04102794Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. Inspect the valve spring seating surface of the valve rotators for wear or gouges. Replace as required.
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