Valve tappets - check clearance
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Croma Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2010
- 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 cam 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 valves clearance in closed position | 0.25 - 0.35 mm | 1.9 JTD 8v | ||
| Measurement | Value | Validity | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhaust valves clearance in closed position | 0.30 - 0.40 mm | 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 | (cylinder head side) 0.8 - 1.0 | 1.9 JTD 8v |
Op. 1016A10 SOUND-PROOFING COVER - R.R
- Refer to
Op. 1036H10 VALVE TAPPETS - CHECK AND ADJUST CLEARANCE, IF NECESSARY
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Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Fiat Croma
- PARTEngine gasket setSearch: Fiat Croma 2005 engine gasket set
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
- TOOLFeeler gauge setSearch: feeler gauge set
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