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Grind Complete

Includes: Remove carbon, check surfaces for warpage, reface or replace Valves, resurface Valve Seats and clean Valve Guides. Adjust Valves (where applicable).

Applies ToNoteStandard HoursWarranty HoursSkill Level
V6,3.8L Eng,Eng VIN C9.5A
Additional Procedure: VALVE: Grind Complete:
V6, Where Air Pump interferes add0.3A
V6, Where Pwr Strg interferes add0.5A
Where Air Cond interferes add0.5A
Where Cruise Control interferes add0.2A
Where Elect Eng System interferes add0.5A
Combination Procedure: ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY: Disassemble & Assemble:
Includes: Clean and replace necessary components only.
Both0.6B
One0.3B
Combination Procedure: ROCKER ARM STUD: Remove & Replace:
Each Additional0.2B
One0.3B
Combination Procedure: VALVE LIFTERS: Remove & Replace:
V60.4B
Combination Procedure: VALVE LIFTERS (REMOVED): Clean:
Each Additional0.1B
One0.2B
Combination Procedure: VALVE SPRING ASSEMBLED HEIGHT: Correct:
Per 3 Springs0.2A