- Clean the valve lifters in cleaning solvent.
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses and Compressed Air Caution in the Preface section.
- Dry the valve lifters with compressed air.
- Inspect the valve lifters for the following:
• | Bent or broken clip (1) |
• | Worn push rod socket (2) |
• | Scuffed or worn sides (3) |
• | If the valve lifter shows
wear, inspect the engine block lifter bores for wear or damage. |
• | Flat spots on the roller (4) |
• | Loose or damaged pin (5) |
• | Worn or damaged roller bearing |
• | The roller should rotate
freely with no binding or roughness. |
- Inspect the valve lifter guides for
the following:
• | Excessive wear in the lifter mounting bores |