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Valve Clearance

Valve clearance [Specification]
Specification (Engine coolant temperature 20°C [68°F])
Intake 0.17 - 0.23 mm (0.0067 - 0.0090 inch)
Exhaust 0.27 - 0.33 mm (0.0106 - 0.0129 inch)

Calculate the thickness of a new tappet so that the valve clearance comes within the specified value.
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)]