Homelite DJ168F-13004-A Valve Spring Seat – Genuine OEM Replacement Engine Component

Part Number: DJ168F-13004-A
Category: Small Engine Valve Train, Cylinder Head & Internal Engine Parts
Type: Intake Valve Spring Seat – Genuine OEM Replacement Engine Component

The Homelite DJ168F-13004-A Valve Spring Seat is a genuine OEM replacement internal engine component designed for select Homelite, Ryobi, and Ridgid outdoor power equipment. Installed within the engine's cylinder head and valve train assembly, this component provides the factory seating and retention point for the intake valve spring.

Product Specifications

• Part Number: DJ168F-13004-A
• Manufacturer: Homelite
• Product Type: Valve Spring Seat
• OEM Description: Seat, Valve Spring, IN / Valve Spring Seat
• Valve Application: Intake Valve
• Component Type: Internal Engine Valve Train Component
• Function: Seats & Supports the Intake Valve Spring
• System: Cylinder Head / Valve Train Assembly
• Application: Small Engine / Outdoor Power Equipment
• Compatible Brands: Homelite / Ryobi / Ridgid
• Component Location: Cylinder Head / Intake Valve Assembly
• Confirmed Application: Homelite UT80522F Pressure Washer
• Diagram Position: Item 69 on UT80522F
• Quantity Used: 1 per documented UT80522F engine assembly
• Replacement Type: Direct OEM Replacement
• OEM Status: Genuine Homelite OEM Part
• Condition: New
• Part Number Reference: DJ168F-13004-A

Factory documentation for the Homelite UT80522F Pressure Washer identifies DJ168F-13004-A as item 69, Valve Spring Seat, and specifies one component per engine assembly.

Features & Benefits

• Genuine Homelite OEM replacement engine component
• Factory-designated Intake Valve Spring Seat
• OEM description “SEAT, VALVE SPRING, IN”
• Designed for compatible small-engine applications
• Installs within the cylinder head and valve train assembly
• Provides the seating point for the intake valve spring
• Helps maintain proper intake valve spring positioning
• Works with the factory intake valve and valve spring
• Manufactured to match the original engine configuration
• Helps restore a worn or damaged valve train assembly
• Suitable for cylinder head and internal engine repair
• Ideal replacement for worn, cracked, distorted, damaged, corroded, or missing valve spring seats
• Direct replacement for equipment requiring part number DJ168F-13004-A
• Genuine OEM component rather than a universal valve train part

Applications

Documented applications include:

• Homelite UT80522F Pressure Washer
• Homelite DJ168F-series small engines
• Select Homelite outdoor power equipment
• Select Ryobi equipment using compatible DJ168F engines
• Select Ridgid equipment using compatible engine assemblies
• Cylinder head repair applications
• Intake valve train repair
• Valve spring replacement and service
• Small-engine rebuilding and restoration
• OEM replacement applications requiring DJ168F-13004-A

The Homelite UT80522F parts diagram specifically lists DJ168F-13004-A as the intake valve spring seat, positioned between the valve spring and other cylinder-head valve train components.

Important Notes

• Verify compatibility with your specific equipment model, manufacturing number, engine model, serial number, and production revision before ordering.
• OEM suppliers identify DJ168F-13004-A specifically as “SEAT VALVE SPRING IN.”
• Factory documentation also describes DJ168F-13004-A as “Valve Spring Seat.”
• This component is specifically associated with the intake valve spring on documented applications.
• The Homelite UT80522F Pressure Washer is a confirmed application for DJ168F-13004-A.
• On the UT80522F engine diagram, DJ168F-13004-A is item 69 and one seat is specified per engine assembly.
• Do not confuse DJ168F-13004-A Intake Valve Spring Seat with DJ168F-13005-A Exhaust Valve Spring Seat / Retainer. These are separate components used on opposite valves.
• The applicable valve train also uses DJ168F-13003-A Valve Spring, DJ168F-13001-A Intake Valve, DJ168F-13002-A Exhaust Valve, DJ168F-13006-A Valve Rotator, and DJ168F-13300-A Push Rod Guide Plate. These components are sold separately.
• Inspect the intake valve, valve spring, valve guide, rocker assembly, push rod, retainers, and surrounding cylinder-head components when replacing the valve spring seat.
• Replace bent, cracked, excessively worn, corroded, heat-damaged, or otherwise defective related valve train components as necessary.
• Internal engine and cylinder-head service may require specialized tools and proper valve clearance adjustment after reassembly.
• Follow the applicable manufacturer service procedures and torque specifications when servicing the cylinder head and valve train.
• This listing is for one Homelite DJ168F-13004-A Intake Valve Spring Seat only unless otherwise specified. Valves, valve springs, retainers, rotators, rocker assemblies, push rods, cylinder heads, gaskets, and other engine components are sold separately.
• Match part number DJ168F-13004-A with your equipment's illustrated parts diagram or OEM documentation before ordering to ensure proper fitment.