Valve tappets - check clearance
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2012
- Section
- Timing system › Valve 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 valve clearance in closed position (mm) | 0.25 ÷ 0.35 | 1.9 Multijet |
| Measurement | Value | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Exhaust valve clearance in closed position (mm) | 0.30 ÷ 0.40 | 1.9 Multijet |
- 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 | 1.2 8v 1.4 8v 1.3 Multijet 1.9 Multijet |
Op. 1016A10 SOUND-PROOFING COVER - 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.
| Measurement | Value | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Inlet valve clearance in closed position (mm) | 0.3 | 1.2 8v 1.4 8v |
| Measurement | Value | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Fiat Grande Punto
- PARTEngine gasket setSearch: Fiat Grande Punto 2005 engine gasket set
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
- TOOLFeeler gauge setSearch: feeler gauge set
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