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Comp Cams .494 OD Valve Guide Cutter

Comp Cams .494 OD Valve Guide Cutter

Part number: 0342T

Regular price $102.75 USD
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COMP Cams .494 OD Valve Guide Cutter. Intake valves let the air and fuel mixture into the cylinder; exhaust valves let the burned gases out.

Key features

  • Valve guide cutters available to cut guide to .425" .446" .494" .500" .530" .625"
  • Requires the use of an arbor/pilot, which are available for 5/16", 11/32" & 3/8" valve stem sizes

Specifications

  • Brand: COMP Cams
  • Part type: Valve

Fitment

This listing does not name specific vehicles. Match the part number and the specifications with the part you are replacing.

What it does

Valves are usually replaced during a cylinder head rebuild, along with guides, seals and a valve job. Using the correct part for your exact engine keeps oil pressure, sealing and timing where the engine was designed to run, and doing related parts at the same time saves taking it apart twice.

Installation & tips

  • Have the valve seats cut or lapped so the new valves seal fully.
  • Valve stem seals: Always new with new valves.
  • Head gasket: The head comes off for this job.
  • Work on a cool engine with the vehicle secured, and use a service manual for your vehicle for torque specs and procedures.

FAQ

Can I install it myself?
Many owners do this job at home with basic tools and a service manual for their vehicle. If you are not sure, have it fitted by a qualified mechanic.

What should I check before ordering?
Compare the part number, specifications and fitment on this page with your vehicle and with the part you are replacing.

Before you order

  • Measure the part you are replacing and compare it with the specifications above.
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Before you order: fitment and what to plan

Intake valves let the air and fuel mixture into the cylinder; exhaust valves let the burned gases out.

Fitment notes

  • Specs, lead time and warranty come from COMP Cams and can change. The details above this guide are the latest we have.

Not sure it fits? Send us your year, make, model, engine and trim and we'll check before you order.

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Plan the whole job

More for your car: Valve Guides · All Intake Valves · Engine

Questions about engine valves

Will this fit my car?
Check the title and details above for the vehicles and part number it is listed for. If you are not sure, contact us with your year, make, model, engine and trim and we will confirm fitment before you order.
How do I know a valve is bad?
A compression or leak-down test shows whether a cylinder is losing pressure past a valve.
Where do specs and warranty details come from?
From COMP Cams. Each brand sets its own specs, lead times and warranty terms, and they can change. The product details above are the latest we have.

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