Installing the valve lifters and camshaft

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Fig 1: Checking Valve Clearance

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Install both the valve lifters for the inlet valves at cylinder 1.

Check the notes made earlier. Select new valve lifters if necessary.

NOTE: Only install two valve lifters. The valve lifters must be placed at the same cylinder.

The valve clearance on a cold engine (approximately 20°C/68°F) must be:

Reference Values

Valve:	Valve clearance:
Intake valve:	0.20 0.03 mm
Exhaust valve:	0.40 0.03 mm

NOTE: The tolerances are less at setting When checking the valve clearance through the plug hole the tolerances are larger.

Install the intake camshaft. Ensure that the lobes at cylinder 1 point upwards.

Apply a little oil to the cam lobe and the upper side of the valve lifter to facilitate measurement later.