Investing in superior valve guides for your cylinder head is paramount to ensure durability, reliability, and optimal performance. Engineered with precision, Integrated Engineering valve guides are meticulously crafted to replace OEM valve guides directly.

These guides boast precise outside diameter measurements, guaranteeing an ideal press-fit into your cylinder head. By choosing Integrated Engineering, you are committing to elevate the longevity, reliability, and overall performance of your engine. Trust in our quality craftsmanship to provide a seamless integration that enhances your engine's capabilities and ensures a smooth, dependable operation. Upgrade to Integrated Engineering valve guides for a superior engine experience.

When To Replace Your Valve Guides

Knowing when to replace your valve guides is crucial for maintaining optimal engine performance. During a cylinder head rebuild, you'll probably discover OEM valve guides worn beyond acceptable limits. With the accumulation of mileage, the inside diameter of your valve guides may wear, leading to excessive clearance with the valve stems.

Even in unmodified engines, issues such as oil consumption, irregular valve wear, or, in extreme cases, complete valve failure can arise due to excessively worn guides. Therefore, it is advisable to incorporate valve guide replacement as a proactive measure during a cylinder head rebuild. This ensures that your engine operates at its best, preventing potential complications associated with worn valve guides and promoting a longer, more reliable engine life. Stay ahead of wear-related challenges and safeguard your engine's integrity by timely replacing worn valve guides.

Note:

VW/Audi 2.0T EA888 Gen 3 TSI engines require 16 valve guides total, 8 exhaust, and 8 intakes for a complete valve guide replacement job.

All IE valve guides are sold with an undersized inside diameter. This allows the engine builder to ream the guides after installation and set the stem-to-guide clearances exactly where they need to be since different valve materials require different clearances. This feature eliminates any guesswork associated with replacing the guides. To make installation simple, we machine a small centering lip on the tip of each valve guide, which allows them to press into the head straight and consistently.