Inspecting The Valve Sealings - Gilera Nexus 500 Workshop Manual

Engine
- Remove the centre screw with the washer and
the tensioner spring. Check that the one-way
mechanism is not worn.
- Check the condition of the tensioner spring.
- If examples of wear are found, replace the whole
assembly.

Inspecting the valve sealings

- Insert the valves into the cylinder head.
- Alternatively check the intake and exhaust
valves.
- The test is carried out by filling the manifold with
petrol and checking that the head does not ooze
through the valves when these are just pressed
with the fingers.
- Visually inspect the valve sealing surface.
CAUTION
DO NOT REVERSE THE FITTING POSITIONS OF THE VALVES (RIGHT - LEFT).
- If the sealing surface of the valve is found to be
interrupted at one or more points or is not flat, re-
place the valve.
ENG - 66
Nexus 500