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01 1.7 16V Boxer engine (1712)02 1.9 JTD engine (1910)03 1.9 TD and TD Cat engine (1929)04 146 bodywork05 Engine overhaul: index and updates06 Engine overhaul: 1.3 and 1.6 Boxer (AR33501, AR33201)07 Engine overhaul: 1.7 16V Boxer (AR33401)08 Engine overhaul: 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 Twin Spark 16V09 Engine overhaul: 2.0 Twin Spark 16V10 Engine overhaul: 1.9 JTD (AR32302)11 Engine overhaul: 1.9 TD (AR67501)12 Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 (AR16101)13 Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 24V (AR16102)14 Engine overhaul: 2.0 V6 Turbo (AR16202)
Alfa Romeo 145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual (1994-2001)12 · Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 (AR16101)
12 · Engine

Exhaust side tappets

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
Year
1994–2001
Section
Overhauling › Exhaust side tappets
Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 (AR16101)Exhaust side tappets
  1. Remove the cups and remove the tappet clearance adjustment caps.
Engine block with cups and tappet clearance adjustment caps shown
  1. Measure cap thickness with gauge no. 1.824.034.000. Then choose from the no. 1.820.150.000 (R.9.0001) set the suitable tool to restore correct tappet clearance according to the measured values.
Gauge tool measuring cap thickness
  • Refit the cups, the camshaft and the respective caps. Fasten the caps at the prescribed torque and check the intake tappet clearance.

Exhaust side tappets

  • Temporarily fit the hub and the camshaft drive pulley.
  1. Turn the camshaft with tools no. 1.822.146.000 and no. 1.822.151.000. Then measure the clearance between lowered cam radius and corresponding cup. Check whether the value falls within prescriptions.
Camshaft turning with tools 1.822.146.000 and 1.822.151.000, showing clearance measurement

"Gs" exhaust tappet clearance
0.225 ÷ 0.250 mm

  • If the exhaust tappet clearance is not included within the prescribed values, adjust as follows:
  1. With tool no. 1.822.016.000 (A.5.0220) intermediate lever, loosen the adjustment screw lock nut.
  2. Turn the adjustment screw until the prescribed exhaust tappet clearance is reached with the same tool.
  • Torque the lock nut and check tappet clearance.
Tool 1.822.016.000 (A.5.0220) adjusting exhaust tappet clearance

15 ÷ 18 Nm
1.5 ÷ 1.8 kgm

Crankshaft refitting

  • Fit the crankshaft with half-bearings and thrust rings on the crankcase.

NOTE: Refit the thrust half-rings with the grooved surface facing the crankshaft.

  • Fit the main bearings and half-bearings on the journals according to the numbers. Fasten to the prescribed torque.

NOTE: Use goniometer no. 1.860.942.000 for angle torque.

NOTE: The safety notches on the crankcase and on the main bearings should be on the same side.

Crankshaft journals with numbered bearings ①, ②, ③, ④

25 Nm + 79°
2.5 kgm + 79°

Parts & tools for this job For 1994 Alfa Romeo 145/146

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