Valve tappets - check clearance
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Doblò Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2000–2010
- Section
- Timing system › Valve tappets - check clearance
Valve tappets - check clearance
Op. 1048A10 AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY - R.R.
Op. 1016A20 SINGLE TAPPET COVER -R.R AND REPLACE GASKET
1. Using a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between the camshaft and a tappet shim.
Rotate the camshaft and check the clearance for all the tappets.
| Measurement | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Valve clearance in closed position (mm) | Inlet | 0.30 - 0.40 | |
| Exhaust | 0.40 - 0.50 | ||
Op. 1016A20 SINGLE TAPPET COVER -R.R AND REPLACE GASKET
Op. 1048A10 AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY - R.R.
Op. 1016A22 CAM COVER WITH FUEL DUCT - R + R AND REPLACE GASKET
1. Using a feeler gauge (1a), measure the clearance (1b) between the camshaft lift and a tappet shim.
Rotate the camshaft and check the clearance for all the tappets.
| Measurement | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Inlet valve clearance in closed position (mm) | Inlet | 0.25 - 0.35 | |
| Exhaust | 0.30 - 0.40 | ||
Op. 1016A22 CAM COVER WITH FUEL DUCT - R + R AND REPLACE GASKET
Proceed with the removal
Op. 1016A26 CAM COVER WITH BUILT IN OIL VAPOUR SEPARATOR - R.R..
Apply a suitable wrench to the toothed timing belt drive pulley to crank the crankshaft and then the camshaft.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valve clearance (mm) | Inlet | 0.25 - 0.35 |
| Exhaust | 0.30 - 0.40 | ||
Repeat the clearance check on all tappets.
Proceed with the refitting
Op. 1016A26 CAM COVER WITH BUILT IN OIL VAPOUR SEPARATOR - R.R..
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. 5510C14 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
- With the engine cold, use a feeler gauge to check that the valve clearance is within the specified limits with the valves closed.
| Subject | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Inlet valve clearance in closed position (mm) | 0.3 |
| Subject | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Exhaust valve clearance in closed position (mm) | 0.4 |
- 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. 5510C14 IGNITION COIL/S - R+R
Op. 1056B87 IGNITION/INJECTION SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT SUPPORT - R.R.
Parts & tools for this job For 2000 Fiat Doblò
- PARTEngine gasket setSearch: Fiat Doblò 2000 engine gasket set
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
- TOOLFeeler gauge setSearch: feeler gauge set
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