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Valve seat contact width (Mazdaspeed)

Standard width 0.032—0.055 in (0.8—1.4 mm)Standard width 0.8—1.4 mm {0.032—0.055 in}

Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure

Verify seating at the center of the valve face after resurfacing.

Applies to
  • NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO) — 2004 factory turbo-engine evidence; 2005 inferred within MSM family.
  • Verified in: 2004 Mazda Engine Workshop Manual BP (1.8L), normally aspirated and turbo

Sources (1)

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  • 2004 Mazda Engine Workshop Manual BP (1.8L), normally aspirated and turboTier 1
    Page 01–10–20 (PDF p. 32) · Printed value & notes
    Part no. 9999-95-EWBP-04
    Page 01–10–20 (PDF p. 32)
    Printed: “Standard width 0.8—1.4 mm {0.032—0.055 in}”