I’m working on a 22RE today. I’m replacing the valve stem seals and wondering about the exhaust valve seats. The intake is nice and shinny while the exhaust does not look as good. Is this something that should be addressed?
Valve Question
- Thread starter cbelgard
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DaveInDenver
Rising Sun Ham Guru
Are they all like this or is this just one? There's several things to consider, leaking HG, cracked block or head, EGR issues, lean or rich. Could also just be a sign of running the valves out of adjustment. The one you show looks like carbon built around the seat so it's not sealing and I wouldn't think that's ideal so seems to me you'd want to clean it up.
DaveInDenver
Rising Sun Ham Guru
The plug looks fine, which is a clue. Maybe an EGR or lean issue?
fjc man
Rising Sun Member
You could try some valve lapping paste and a lapping stick and see if it will clean up. You’d also see what your contact pattern looks like.
rover67
Rising Sun Member
That all looks better than the ones in my 80 I simply lapped per motivating guidance here.
rover67
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rover67
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runs great no, wouldn't consider having done anything else thats for sure. super happy.