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What the heck are valve absorbers? 200

posted by  someone claiming to be JBeechcraft on  Mon May 31 15:11 CST 2004 [RELATED]

Just noticed a previous post and someone mentioned "valve absorbers." What in the heck are they, and when they are bad, what do they sound like. Finally, what is the proceedure to repair or replace them. Thanks.

JBeechcraft








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    What the heck are valve absorbers? 200

    uid 55's pic
    posted by  john sargent on  Mon May 31 15:30 CST 2004
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    A new one is shown alongside an old one in this picture.


    A new one is show installed in the picture below.


    The elasticity of the rubber takes some of the "click" out of the valve actuation.
    --
    john








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    What the heck are valve absorbers? 200 1989

    posted by  someone claiming to be Merlin on  Mon May 31 15:24 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    Little rubber cushions that go between the valve cup follower and the upper valve spring retainer. They soften the clicking sound of the tappets. To replace them you have to remove the cam ( timing belt etc.) and the cup followers.








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      What the heck are valve absorbers? 200 1989

      posted by  someone claiming to be mjamgb on  Tue Jun 1 07:10 CST 2004 [RELATED]

      Isn't that cute! Are they necessary for oil control or just to keep things quieter?

      Mike!








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        What the heck are valve absorbers? 200 1989

        uid 55's pic
        posted by  john sargent on  Tue Jun 1 09:03 CST 2004
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        The intent of the Valve Absorbers is to keep things quieter. Valve guide seals (only on the intake valves) keep oil consumption down.
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        john







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