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Fiat 500 Factory Service Manual (2007-2024)08 · Engine
08 · Engine

Valve tappets - check clearance

Make
Fiat
Model
500 Factory Service Manual
Year
2007–2024
Section
Timing system › Valve tappets - check clearance
EngineValve tappets - check clearance

VALVE TAPPETS - CHECK CLEARANCE

Operation 1036H14 · TAPPETS AND ROCKER SHAFTS

1.2 8v

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.

MeasurementValueValidity
Inlet valve clearance in closed position (mm)0.31.2 8V
MeasurementValueValidity
Exhaust valve clearance in closed position (mm)0.41.2 8V

- Rotate the camshaft and check the clearance for all the tappets.

VALVE TAPPETS - CHECK CLEARANCE

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

Op. 1056B82 INJECTION/IGNITION SYSTEM E.C.U. (ONE) - R + R

Op. 1048A10 AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY - R.R.

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