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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2000CAVALIER BASE, 4D SEDAN, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.4LENGINE SPECIFICATIONSENGINE VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS SPECIFICATIONS
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T
Engine Valves & Valve Springs Specifications
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 TSECTION Engine Valves & Valve Springs Specifications
VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS
| Application | Specification | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intake Valves | ||||
| Face Angle | 46Β° | |||
| Face Runout (Maximum) | .0015" (.038 mm) | |||
| Head Diameter | 1.396-1.399" (35.46-35.53 mm) | |||
| Minimum Margin | .010" (.25 mm) | |||
| Length | 4.243" (107.77 mm) | |||
| Tip-To-Groove Distance | .1543" (3.92 mm) | |||
| Stem Diameter | .2331-.2339" (5.921-5.941 mm) | |||
| Installed Height (1) | .9984-1.0283" (25.36-26.12 mm) | |||
| Exhaust Valves | ||||
| Face Angle | 45.5Β° | |||
| Face Runout (Maximum) | .0015" (.038 mm) | |||
| Head Diameter | 1.137-1.147" (28.88-29.13 mm) | |||
| Minimum Margin | .010" (.25 mm) | |||
| Length | 4.2783" (108.67 mm) | |||
| Tip-To-Groove Distance | .1543" (3.92 mm) | |||
| Stem Diameter | .2326-.2334" (5.908-5.928 mm) | |||
| Installed Height (1) | .9984-1.0283" (25.36-26.12 mm) | |||
| Valve Spring Pressure - Lbs. @ In. (kg @ mm)Β | ||||
| Valve Closed | 50-55 @ 1.44 (22.7-24.9 @ 36.5) | |||
| Valve Open | 122-133 @ 1.06 (55.3-60.3 @ 27.0) | |||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.