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Valve Clearance: Specifications

Valve clearance [Specification]
Cold (20°C [68°F])
Intake
Specifications 0.17 - 0.23 mm (0.0067 - 0.0090 inch)
Limit 0.10 - 0.30 mm (0.0039 - 0.0118 inch)
Exhaust
Specifications 0.27 - 0.33 mm (0.0106 - 0.0129 inch)
Limit 0.20 - 0.40 mm (0.0078 - 0.0157 inch)

Valve clearance (Engine coolant temperature: 20°C)
T Thickness of removed tappet
A Measured valve clearance
N Thickness of new tappet
Intake N = T + [A - 0.20 mm (0.0079 inch)]
Exhaust N = T + [A - 0.30 mm (0.0118 inch)]