Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

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Valve Guide

Stem-to-Guide Clearance:
Standard:
Intake 0.018 - 0.069 mm (0.0008 - 0.0028 in.)
Exhaust 0.047 - 0.098 mm (0.0019 - 0.0039 in.)
Max. Allowable Stem-to-Guide Clearance (Rocking Method):
Intake 0.069 mm (0.0028 in.)
Exhaust 0.098 mm (0.0039 in.)