Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Valve: Application and ID

Exhaust Valve Identification





Description

Two types of exhaust valves may be installed: Standard valves (A in illustration) or carbon break valves (B in illustration).

Identifying

Carbon break valves may be identified by the machined profile C on the valve stem.

Replacing

To prevent exhaust valves from sticking, standard exhaust valves should be replaced with carbon break valves during engine overhaul.