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Engine Cylinder Head Inlet Valve.

The OE Match Engine Cylinder Head Inlet Valve is a precision replacement valvetrain component for the Porsche 911 (993) 3.8 Carrera RS. It controls the flow of intake air and fuel into the combustion chamber and provides an essential sealing surface when the valve closes against its seat.

Fits:
  • Porsche 911 (993) 3.8 Carrera RS 1995-96 (M64.20)

Valve type: Inlet valve;
Valve head diameter: 51,50 mm;
Valve stem diameter: 8,00 mm;
Total length: 111,10 mm;
Valve seat angle: 45°;
Groove type: 3 groove;

Diagram Ref No 9

During the intake stroke, the valve opens to allow the cylinder to fill. It then closes against the valve seat so the combustion chamber can build and retain the compression required for efficient combustion.

Correct inlet valve condition, alignment and seating are essential for strong cylinder filling, consistent compression, smooth engine operation and reliable performance.

What This Product Does:

  • Controls the intake of air and fuel into the combustion chamber.
  • Opens during the intake stroke to allow the cylinder to fill.
  • Closes against the valve seat to seal the combustion chamber.
  • Helps maintain correct cylinder compression.
  • Supports efficient airflow and combustion.
  • Helps maintain strong throttle response and engine performance.
  • Works with the valve guide, valve seat, spring and associated valvetrain components.
  • Replaces an inlet valve that has become bent, burnt, pitted or excessively worn.
  • Helps restore correct cylinder-head operation during an engine rebuild.

The valve must move smoothly within the valve guide and seat evenly around its circumference. Damage or wear that prevents complete seating can allow compression to escape and reduce engine efficiency.

Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:

  • Possible symptoms include:
  • Low or uneven cylinder compression.
  • Engine misfires.
  • Rough or unstable idle.
  • Reduced engine power.
  • Poor acceleration or throttle response.
  • Difficult starting.
  • Increased fuel consumption.
  • Uneven engine running.
  • Ticking or abnormal valvetrain noise.
  • Poor compression-test results.
  • Leakage through the intake system during a leak-down test.
  • Pitting or erosion of the valve face.
  • Heavy carbon deposits around the valve.
  • Bent or damaged valve stem.
  • Excessive valve-stem wear.
  • Failure of the valve to seal correctly against its seat.

A leaking inlet valve can allow compression pressure to escape back into the intake tract rather than remaining within the combustion chamber.

Why Replacement Matters:
The inlet valve plays a direct role in both filling and sealing the cylinder. If the valve becomes worn, bent, damaged or unable to seat correctly, combustion efficiency and cylinder compression can be affected.

Poor valve sealing can result in:

  • Reduced engine power.
  • Rough running and misfires.
  • Poor starting.
  • Uneven cylinder performance.
  • Reduced combustion efficiency.
  • Increased fuel consumption.
  • Further wear to the valve and valve seat.

Replacing a defective inlet valve helps restore correct airflow, compression and combustion-chamber sealing.



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