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  3. Xsara
    4. : Valve guide rubbers replacement

Citroen Xsara - Video tutorial

Model: Citroen Xsara MK 1 - Years 1997-2006
Part: Engine
Operation: Valve guide rubbers replacement

The replacement of the valve guide rubbers is a fairly simple operation to perform but you need the right tools: in fact, a suitably shaped arch clamp is needed to be able to crush the valve return spring and then release the fixing half-shells in order to extract the valve; at this point, remove the old rubber with the special extractor and insert the new one properly lubricated; finally insert the valve (make sure there is no encrustation on the valve seat and on the valve itself), squeeze the return spring with the arc clamp and insert the plate and the half-shells for the stem.


Posted on 5 August 2023 by ScegliAuto



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