Lapping valves (Renault Sandero 1)

The valve grinding is performed on the removed cylinder head. To remove the valves from the cylinder head guide bushings, it is necessary to remove the valve springs by compressing them with a special device and removing the crackers from the spring plates (see "Replacing valve stem seals"). For grinding valves, it is most convenient to use a special mechanical device (reversible drill)



In addition, ready-made manual valve holders are available for sale

If there are no ready-made devices, you can use a device made according to the drawing (see fig. 5.14).

Note: For the K4M engine, the diameter of the metal rod 1 (Fig. 5.14) is 6 mm.

Instead of a rubber hose and clamps, you can weld a tip to the rod of the device, in the side wall of which a through threaded hole is made, into which a bolt is screwed to fix the valve rod.

In addition, you will need: lapping paste, kerosene, a weak spring, the outer diameter of which passes into the valve seat hole.

1. Clean the valve from carbon deposits.



2. Apply a continuous thin layer of lapping paste to the valve chamfer.





3. Place the pre-selected spring on the valve stem and insert the valve into the guide bushing from the combustion chamber side, lubricating the valve stem with a layer of graphite grease.

Note: Graphite grease prevents the abrasive from the lapping paste from getting into the guide bushing holes and makes it easier to rotate the valve during lapping.

4. Place the valve lapping tool on the valve stem (or with some tension a rubber tube to connect the valve to the reversible drill).

5. Turn on the drill at minimum speed (in reverse mode) or by rotating the device (in case of manual lapping) alternately in both directions by half a turn, grind the valve, periodically pressing it to the seat, then weakening the pressing force.



6. Grind the valve until a matte-gray continuous single-color belt at least 1.5 mm wide appears on its chamfer, while...





7. ...after grinding, a shiny belt at least 1.5 mm wide should also appear on the valve seat.



8. After grinding, carefully wipe the valve and seat with a clean cloth and rinse to remove any remaining grinding paste. Check the valve for leaks by installing it in the head with springs and crackers. Then lay the head on its side and pour kerosene into the channel that is closed by the valve. If kerosene does not leak into the combustion chamber within 3 minutes, the valve is sealed.