Hey guys,
Through an unfortunate event (read: stupidity) I need to replace a valve guide. Just wanted to double-check before ordering parts.
-If I'm doing one it's probably best to do them all, eh?
-The combustion chamber is super dirty. Should I have a shop remove the old valve guides, clean the head myself, then bring it back to the shop to put the new ones in? Do shops typically do the whole process?
-Would it be best to get new valves too? I JUST cleaned all the old valves... not sure if they're in spec.
-If I keep the old valves I'd probably be good with a thorough lapping. If I get new valves get them cut?
-I saw xchris mention in another thread that the valve guides are still available from Yamaha. Ditto for valves?
Assuming I'd need these parts for my 82 XS400SJ?
4H7-11133-10-00 Valve Guide x4
93440-12052-00 Valve guide circlip x4
1L9-12111-03-00 Intake Valve x2
1L9-12121-02-00 Exhaust Valve x2
The # in the parts fiche for the valve guide appears to be a 1-oversize. Is this normal for a stock bike?
The price tag for this bike keeps going up.
Many thanks in advance...
Through an unfortunate event (read: stupidity) I need to replace a valve guide. Just wanted to double-check before ordering parts.
-If I'm doing one it's probably best to do them all, eh?
-The combustion chamber is super dirty. Should I have a shop remove the old valve guides, clean the head myself, then bring it back to the shop to put the new ones in? Do shops typically do the whole process?
-Would it be best to get new valves too? I JUST cleaned all the old valves... not sure if they're in spec.
-If I keep the old valves I'd probably be good with a thorough lapping. If I get new valves get them cut?
-I saw xchris mention in another thread that the valve guides are still available from Yamaha. Ditto for valves?
Assuming I'd need these parts for my 82 XS400SJ?
4H7-11133-10-00 Valve Guide x4
93440-12052-00 Valve guide circlip x4
1L9-12111-03-00 Intake Valve x2
1L9-12121-02-00 Exhaust Valve x2
The # in the parts fiche for the valve guide appears to be a 1-oversize. Is this normal for a stock bike?
The price tag for this bike keeps going up.
Many thanks in advance...