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ENG
CYLINDER HEAD
EBS00230
CHECKING THE CYLINDER HEAD
1. Eliminate:
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combustion chamber carbon deposits
(with a rounded scraper)
TIP
Do not use a sharp instrument to avoid damag-
ing or scratching:
•
spark plug bore threads
•
valve seats
2. Check:
•
cylinder head
Damage/scratches
Replace.
3. Measure:
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cylinder head warpage
Out of specification
Resurface the cylin-
der head.
a. Place a straightedge and a thickness gauge
across the cylinder head.
b. Measure the warpage.
c. If the limit is exceeded, resurface the cylin-
der head as follows.
d. Place a 400 ~ 600 grit wet sandpaper on
the surface plate and resurface the cylinder
head using a figure-eight sanding pattern.
TIP
To ensure an even surface, rotate the cylinder
head several times.
Maximum cylinder head warpage
<Limit>: 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
CHE
ASSY.
CKING THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER
1. Check:
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cylinder head cover assy.
•
o-rings
Cracks/damage
Replace.
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