Valve - Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the following valve areas:
- the end of the stem for grooves or scoring
- the valve face and the edge for pits, grooves or scores
- the valve head for signs of burning, erosion, warpage and cracking
- the valve margin for wear
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.