Valve tappets - check clearance
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Bravo Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2014
- Section
- Timing system › Valve tappets - check clearance
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EngineValve tappets - check clearance
VALVE TAPPETS - CHECK CLEARANCE
Op. 1016A10 SOUND-PROOFING COVER - R.R
1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the tappet cover (1b) complete with gasket.
2. Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the camshaft and a tappet shim.
Rotate the camshaft using the drive pulley nut and check the clearance for all the tappets.
| Measurement | Value | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Inlet valve clearance in closed position (mm) | 0.30 | 1.9 JTD 8v |
| Measurement | Value | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Exhaust valve clearance in closed position (mm) | 0.35 | 1.9 JTD 8v |
- Place the tappet cover complete with gasket back in its housing and secure it by tightening the bolts to the recommended torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tappet cover | Bolt | M6 | 0.8 ÷ 1.0 |
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Parts & tools for this job For 2007 Fiat Bravo
- PARTEngine gasket setSearch: Fiat Bravo 2007 engine gasket set
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
- TOOLFeeler gauge setSearch: feeler gauge set
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