Chevrolet CAMARO 1979 Service Manual page 445

E N G I N E M Ê C H A N I C A L 6 A . 7
a. Check for weak springs and replace as necessary.
correct as necessary.
b. Ch€ck for improper valv€ lifter clearance and adjust
c. check for improper vâtve suide ctearance ând/or
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for exhaust bâck pressure ând cor'ect as
worn valv€ guides ând corrcct âs necessary,
d. Check fo! out-of-round vâlve s€âts orincorredvalve
seat width ând correct as necessary.
h' Check improper spark timing and coffect âs
e. Check for deposits on valv€ seats andlor gum
necessary'
fo.mâlion on stems or guides and correct âs nec€ssary.
f. Check for warped valves or faulty valve forgings ând
i. Check excessive idling and correcl âs necessary.
N O O I L P R E S S U R E W H I L E A C C E L E R A T I N G
â. Ch€ck 1ow oil l€vel in oil pan and colrect as
correct as necessary.
b. Inipect leakage at internat oil passages ano correct
as nece\\ary.
c. Check oil pump suction screen loose or fallen ofând
B U R N E D , S T I C K I N G O R B R O K E N V A L V E S
N O I S Y V A L V E S
a. Check and adjust valve lash if necessary. I Inspect for pulled or loose rccker arm studs. Repair
b. Check for excessively worn, dirty or faulty valve
or replace âs necessaly.
lifters. Repiace if necessary.
c, Check lor woln valve guides, Repair as necessary.
d. Check fo. excessive n-oùt of vâive s€ât or vâlve
g. Check for bent push rods. Replace jf tecessary.
tace. Repair as necessary.
e. Check for worn camshaft lobes. Replace câmshaft
if nec€ssary. h. Inspect lor broken valvesping. Replâc€ ifnecessary.
N O I S Y P I S T O N S A N D R I N G S
a. Check for excessive piston to bore clearance. Correct d. Check for connecting rods âlignment, Correct as
as necessary,
necessâry.
b. Inspect for improper fit of piston pin. correct as
e. Inspect for excessive cl€arance between rings and
necessary.
grooves. Repair or replâce as necessâry.
c. Inspect for excessive accumulation of cârbon in
f. Check for broken piston rings. Replace as necessary.
combuslion chamber or on piston tops. Clean andlo. repair