Volvo Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Valve Clearance: Specifications

VALVE CLEARANCE [1]:

Checking:

Cold engine ......................................................................................................................................................  0.30-0.40 mm (0.0118-0.0158 in) 
Warm engine ....................................................................................................................................................  0.35-0.45 mm (0.0138-0.0177 in) 

Adjusting:

Cold engine ......................................................................................................................................................  0.35-0.40 mm (0.0138-0.0158 in) 
Warm engine ....................................................................................................................................................  0.40-0.45 mm (0.0158-0.0177 in) 

Adjusting Shim:

Thickness ..............................................................................................................................................  3.30-4.50 mm [2]; (0.1300-0.1772 in) [3]

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[1]:  Same clearance for intake and exhaust valves.
[2]:  In increments of 0.05 mm.
[3]:  In increments of 0.002 in.