Description & Operation: Engine: Valves

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Valves
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

There are two intake and two exhaust valves per cylinder. The valve springs are conical-shaped to fit inside the valve lifter body. Rotators are used on all of the intake valves. The rotators are located at the bottom of the valve spring to reduce valve train reciprocating mass. Positive valve stem seals are used on all valves.

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