Valve Clearance

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VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Application

⁽¹⁾ Specification - In. (mm)

1.8L

Intake

.0031-.0071 (.08-.18)

Exhaust

.0087-.0126 (.22-.32)

1.8L HO

Intake

.0059-.0098 (.15-.25)

Exhaust

.0098-.0138 (.25-.35)

⁽¹⁾	Adjustments are made with engine cold 77°F (25°C). Valve shims range in size from 0.0787" (2.000 mm) to 0.1102" (2.800 mm) in increments of 0.0008" (0.020 mm).