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Fiat Grande Punto Factory Service Manual (2005-2012)08 · Engine
08 · Engine

Valve tappets - check clearance

Make
Fiat
Model
Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2012
Section
Timing system › Valve tappets - check clearance
EngineValve tappets - check clearance

VALVE TAPPETS - CHECK CLEARANCE

Operation 1036H14 · TAPPETS AND ROCKER SHAFTS

1.9 Multijet

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,

MeasurementValueValidity
Inlet valve clearance in closed position (mm)0.25 ÷ 0.351.9 Multijet
MeasurementValueValidity
Exhaust valve clearance in closed position (mm)0.30 ÷ 0.401.9 Multijet
VALVE TAPPETS - CHECK CLEARANCE

- Place the tappet cover complete with gasket back in its housing and secure it by tightening the bolts to the recommended torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Tappet coverBoltM60.8 ÷ 1.0

1.2 8v

1.4 8v

1.3 Multijet

1.9 Multijet

Op. 1016A10 SOUND-PROOFING COVER - R.R

1.2 8v, 1.4 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. 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.

MeasurementValueValidity
Inlet valve clearance in closed position (mm)0.3

1.2 8v

1.4 8v

MeasurementValueValidity
Exhaust valve clearance in closed position (mm)0.4

1.2 8v

1.4 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. 5510C14 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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