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Valve Clearance

Engine mechanical
Valve clearance (hot)
Intake valve 0.20 mm (0.008 in.)
Exhaust valve 0.30 mm (0.012 in.)

Engine overhaul
Valve clearance
Intake 0.11 mm (0.004 in.)
Exhaust 0.20 mm (0.008 in.)
Valve thickness to valve guide clearance
Intake
Standard value 0.02 - 0.04 mm (0.0008 - 0.0016 in.)
Limit 0.10 mm (0.003 in.)
Exhaust
Standard value 0.04 - 0.06 mm (0.0016 - 0.0024 in.)
Limit 0.15 mm (0.005 in.)