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Fiat Panda Factory Service Manual (2003-2012)08 · Engine
08 · Engine

Valve tappets - check clearance

Make
Fiat
Model
Panda Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2012
Section
Timing system › Valve tappets - check clearance
EngineValve tappets - check clearance

Valve tappets - check clearance

Operation 1036H14 · Tappets and rocker shafts

1.1

Refer to op. 1048A10 air cleaner filtering element - replace

Refer to op. 5510C30 engine timing sensor - r+r

Refer to op. 1016A20 single cam cover - r + r and replace gasket

1. Measure the clearance between the camshaft and the tappet shim using a feeler gauge.

Turn the camshaft and check the gap on all tappets.

MeasurementValue
Clearance with valve in closed position (mm)Exhaust0.40 - 0.50
Intake0.30 - 0.40
Valve tappets - check clearance

1.2 8v

Refer to op. 1048A10 air cleaner filtering element - replace

Refer to op. 5510C30 engine timing sensor - r+r

Refer to op. 1016A20 single cam cover - r + r and replace gasket

1. Measure the clearance between the camshaft and the tappet shim using a feeler gauge.

Turn the camshaft and check the gap on all tappets.

MeasurementValue
Clearance with valve in closed position (mm)Exhaust0.40 - 0.50
Intake0.30 - 0.40
Valve tappets - check clearance

1.1

Refer to op. 1016A20 single cam cover - r + r and replace gasket

Refer to op. 5510C30 engine timing sensor - r+r

Refer to op. 1048A10 air cleaner filtering element - replace

1.2 8v

Refer to op. 1016A20 single cam cover - r + r and replace gasket

Refer to op. 5510C30 engine timing sensor - r+r

Refer to op. 1048A10 air cleaner filtering element - replace

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