Civic Coupe L4-1595cc 1.6L DOHC (VTEC) MFI (1999)
6. Remove the camshaft holders, then measure the widest portion of the plastigage on each journal.
Camshaft-to-Holder Oil Clearance:
Standard (New): 0.050 - 0.089 mm (0.002 - 0.004 inch)
Service Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 inch)
7. If the camshaft-to-holder oil clearance is out of tolerance:
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And the camshaft already been replaced, you must replace the cylinder head.
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If the camshaft has not been replaced, first check the total runout with the camshaft supported on V-blocks.
Camshaft Total Runout:
Standard (New): 0.03 mm (0.001 inch) max.
Service Limit: 0.04 mm (0.002 inch)
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If the total runout of the camshaft is within tolerance, replace the cylinder head.
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If the total runout is out of tolerance, replace the camshaft and recheck the camshaft-to-holder oil clearance. If the oil clearance is still out of
tolerance, replace the cylinder head.
8. Check the cam lobe height.