Glossary “guide rail” Definition:
Device that keeps the timing chain aligned and in the correct position.

Glossary “guide seal” Definition:
Seal that prevents oil from being drawn into the valve guide.

Glossary “guide shoe” Definition:
Device used to maintain tension on the timing chain of an overhead-cam engine.

Glossary “guide sleeve” Definition:
Tubular sleeve that is placed on a connecting rod bolt when it is removed or installed, to prevent the bolt threads from scratching the crank pin.

Glossary “guide mounted seal” Definition:
Seal that mounts directly onto the valve guide.

Glossary “guide pins” Definition:
Used to guide components during assembly, removed after proper alignment has been achieved.

Glossary “guide plate” Definition:
A metal plate on the cylinder head that keeps the push rod aligned with the rocker arm.

Glossary “guide liner” Definition:
A thin, bronze sleeve used to repair a worn-out valve guide.

Glossary “guide block” Definition:
Metal or hard-rubber device used to maintain timing-chain tension.

Glossary “guide coat” Definition:
A reference coat. The color of the topcoat is different from the color of the undercoat, and the system is used to serve as a guide coat in sanding to control sanding depth. The system aids in determining when a smooth surface has been reached.

Glossary “guide insert” Definition:
Valve guide insert that is not an original part of the cylinder head; used to replace a worn integral valve guide.