Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Alfa Romeo
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Alfa Romeo 145/146 Factory Service Manual (1994-1999)02 · Technical data and maintenance
02 · Maintenance

Valve springs

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Engine › Valve springs
Technical data and maintenanceValve springs

Valve springs

Loose height53.9 mm
Height with check load 36.7 ÷ 39.6 N36 mm
Height with check load 56.0 ÷ 61.0 N26.5 mm

Transmission tappets

External diameter36.975 ÷ 36.995 mm
Play with closed valvesIntake0.25 ÷ 0.35 mm
Exhaust0.30 ÷ 0.40 mm

Propeller shaft

Diameter of pins of the propeller shaft26.000 ÷ 26.015 mm
Nominal cam's liftIntake8.5 mm
Exhaust8.5 mm
End play of the propeller shaft0.100 ÷ 0.230 mm

Valves play

Play to check the timing0.50 mm
Play with closed valvesIntake0.25 ÷ 0.35 mm
Exhaust0.30 ÷ 0.40 mm

Cylinder's head gasket

Average max protrusion of the pistorThickness of the cylinder head gasket to be used
0.795 ÷ 0.881 mm1.55 ÷ 1.65 mm (no notch)
0.881 ÷ 0.967 mm1.65 ÷ 1.75 mm (one notch)
0.967 ÷ 1.055 mm1.75 ÷ 1.85 mm (two notches)

ANGULAR VALUES OF THE TRANSMISSION DIAGRAM (Obtained with a test play of 0.50 mm)

IntakeOpening (before TDC)0°
Closing (after BDC)32°
Angular intake value212°
ExhaustOpening (before BDC)32°
Closing (after TDC)0°
Angular exhaust value212°

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