Valve tappets - check clearance
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2024
- Section
- Timing system › Valve tappets - check clearance
VALVE TAPPETS - CHECK CLEARANCE
Removing
Op. 1048A10 AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY - R.R.
Op. 1056B82 INJECTION/IGNITION SYSTEM E.C.U. (ONE) - R + R
Op. 1056B87 IGNITION/INJECTION SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT SUPPORT - R.R
Op. 5510C10 IGNITION COIL/S - R+R
Op. 1032D26 TIMING SYSTEM FRONT PROTECTIVE COVER (UPPER PART) - R.R.
Op. 1016A20 SINGLE TAPPET COVER - R.R. AND REPLACE GASKET
1. With the engine cold, use a feeler gauge to check that the valve clearance is within the specified limits with the valves closed.
| Measurement | Value | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Inlet valve clearance in closed position (mm) | 0.3 | 1.2 8V |
| Measurement | Value | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Exhaust valve clearance in closed position (mm) | 0.4 | 1.2 8V |
- Rotate the camshaft and check the clearance for all the tappets.
Refitting
Op. 1016A20 SINGLE TAPPET COVER - R.R. AND REPLACE GASKET
Op. 1032D26 TIMING SYSTEM FRONT PROTECTIVE COVER (UPPER PART) - R.R.
Op. 5510C10 IGNITION COIL/S - R+R
Op. 1056B87 IGNITION/INJECTION SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT SUPPORT - R.R
Parts & tools for this job For 2007 Fiat 500
- PARTEngine gasket setSearch: Fiat 500 2007 engine gasket set
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
- TOOLFeeler gauge setSearch: feeler gauge set
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