Technician A says that the only valve guide repair option for integral valve guides is to use oversize-stem valves. Technician B says that valve guides should be checked for wear using a ball gauge or a dial indicator. Who is right?

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Technician B is correct because checking valve guides for wear using a ball gauge or a dial indicator is a standard practice in engine repair. Technician A is incorrect because there are other valve guide repair options besides using oversize-stem valves, such as knurling or installing valve guide liners.

Technician a Says That the Only Valve Guide Repair Option