Valve Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Acura TL and 2007 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the valves (see VALVE, SPRING, AND VALVE SEAL REMOVAL ).
Measure the valve in these areas.
J32A3 engine

Intake Valve Dimensions

A Standard (New): 34.90-35.10 mm (1.374-1.382 in.)

B Standard (New): 115.70-116.30 mm (4.555-4.579 in.)

C Standard (New): 5.485-5.495 mm (0.2159-0.2163 in.)

C Service Limit: 5.455 mm (0.2148 in.)

Exhaust Valve Dimensions

A Standard (New): 29.90-30.10 mm (1.177-1.185 in.)

B Standard (New): 113.90-114.50 mm (4.484-4.508 in.)

C Standard (New): 5.450-5.460 mm (0.2146-0.2150 in.)

C Service Limit: 5.420 mm (0.2134 in.)

J35A8 engine

Intake Valve Dimensions

A Standard (New): 35.90-36.10 mm (1.413-1.421 in.)

B Standard (New): 116.55-117.15 mm (4.589-4.612 in.)

C Standard (New): 5.485-5.495 mm (0.2159-0.2163 in.)

C Service Limit: 5.455 mm (0.2148 in.)

Exhaust Valve Dimensions

A Standard (New): 29.90-30.10 mm (1.177-1.185 in.)

B Standard (New): 113.90-114.50 mm (4.484-4.508 in.)

C Standard (New): 5.450-5.460 mm (0.2146-0.2150 in.)

C Service Limit: 5.420 mm (0.2134 in.)

Fig 1: Measuring Valve Dimension
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