Overhead camshaft (1) in cylinder head (1)
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 159 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2011
- Section
- Timing system › Overhead camshaft (1) in cylinder head (1)
EngineOverhead camshaft (1) in cylinder head (1)
OVERHEAD CAMSHAFT (1) IN CYLINDER HEAD (1)
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
CAMSHAFT
In cast iron, with induction-hardened cams, driven directly by toothed belt.
The camshaft is sealed at the front by an o-ring and at the rear by the vacuum pump gasket.
TAPPETS
The mechanical tappets consist of a tappet (1) and a plate (2) in cemented, phosphated steel in contact with the cam and used to adjust valve clearance.
CAMSHAFTS
Specifications
Type
The exhaust camshaft is controlled directly by the timing belt and transmits power to the inlet camshaft by means of a pair of straight toothed gears.
The exhaust camshaft also controls the vacuum unit fitted on the gears side.
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