Cylinder Head, Valve Guide, and Valve Seats

1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Cylinder Head, Valve Guide, and Valve Seats
Cylinder Head:
Warpage Limit 0.0020 in.
Grinding Limit 0.004 in.
Standard Height 3.870 in.

Valve Guides:
Standard Inside Diameter .2362-.2367 in.
Protrusion Above Head .689-.709 in.
Stem To Guide Clearance:
Intake .0014-.0024 in.
Exhaust .0016-.0026in.

Valve Seats:
Seat Angle Degrees 45°
Seat Width:
Intake .028-.055 in.
Exhaust .039-.071 in.
RENDER: 1.0x

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