| Hydraulic cam followers: checking |
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| The cam followers are replaced complete, they cannot be adjusted or repaired. |
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| Slight noises from the valves during starting are normal. |
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| Start up the engine and make it turn until the radiator fan has switched on. |
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| Raise engine speed to 2500 rpm for 2 minutes. |
| If the cam followers are still producing noise, carry out the following operations to locate the faulty follower: |
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| Remove the cylinder head cover. |
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| Turn the crankshaft clockwise (seen from the sprocket), until the cams of the followers to be checked are situated above. |
| Next measure the clearance between cams and followers: |
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| If it is greater than 0.1 mm, replace the follower. |
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| If it is less than 0.1 mm, continue the check. |
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