Volvo Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Valve Clearance: Specifications

VALVE CLEARANCE [1]:

Checking:

Cold engine ..........................................................................................................................................................  0.30-0.40 mm (0.012-0.016 in) 
Warm engine ........................................................................................................................................................  0.35-0.45 mm (0.014-0.018 in) 

Adjusting:

Cold engine ..........................................................................................................................................................  0.35-0.40 mm (0.014-0.016 in) 
Warm engine ........................................................................................................................................................  0.40-0.45 mm (0.016-0.018 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 (0.0020 in.)