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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1997ASTRO VAN 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLYVALVE GUIDE
1997 Chevrolet Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W
Valve Guide
1997 Chevrolet Astro Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Valve Guide
Ream the valve guides for oversize valves if the clearance exceeds the specifications.
- Intake clearance 0.0257 (0.001 inch) Max.
- Exhaust clearance 0.0508 mm (0.002 inch) Max.
Valve seats should be concentric to within 0.05 mm (0.031 inch)
Replace the valve if the edge of the head is less than 0.79 mm (0.031 inch)
- Intake clearance 0.0257 (0.001 inch) Max.
- Exhaust clearance 0.0508 mm (0.002 inch) Max.
Valve seats should be concentric to within 0.05 mm (0.031 inch)
Replace the valve if the edge of the head is less than 0.79 mm (0.031 inch)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.