Check and adjustment of the valves' play
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 145/146 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1994–1999
- Section
- Maintenance › Check and adjustment of the valves' play
Technical data and maintenanceCheck and adjustment of the valves' play · page 1 of 2
- Unscrew the clamps and remove the under-engine protection.
- Drain the engine cooling fluid by disconnecting the fluid outlet manifold from the radiator.
NOTICE: Collect the engine cooling fluid into a container.
WARNING: the anti-freezing mixture used as engine cooling fluid damages the paint: avoid contact with painted parts.
- Connect the manifold to the radiator back as well as all pipes disconnected; check the tightening of all hose clamps.
- Supply with the fluid prescribed and according to the type and quantity shown up to the MAX notch of the expanding tank.
- Start the engine and bring it to the running temperature so that the thermostat's opening may release the residual air quantity left in the circuit.
- At cold engine, refill up to the MAX notch of the expanding tank.
- Screw the cap of the pressurized expanding tank.
WARNING: Do not mix anti-freezing fluids of different kind or brand.
Do not use anti-rust additives: they may be incompatible with the anti-freeze used.
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE VALVES' PLAY
- Place the car onto the carlift.
- Remove the front righthand wheel and the corresponding fender.
- Remove the supply cap of the engine oil.
- Unscrew the clamping screws and remove the engine cover.
- Mount the supply cap of the engine oil back.
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