Tappetts
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c6erb

Original Poster:

650 posts

263 months

Friday 3rd February 2006
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What are they?
How often do they need to be done?

greenv8s

31,017 posts

313 months

Friday 3rd February 2006
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They are part of the valve train that makes a loud tapping noise when they are out of adjustment or when something within the valve train is broken. They should be checked as part of the regular service schedule, it is not something you would do yourself.

gazzab

21,633 posts

311 months

Friday 3rd February 2006
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tend to get adjusted at every second service.

Steve_T

6,356 posts

301 months

Friday 3rd February 2006
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Adjustment is every 12k, although sooner if needed. In the case of the Cerb a bucket and shim (and spring) is directly in line with the valve, with cam over the top of the bucket. Shims are changed to keep the clearance between the bucket and the cam between the limits specified for the engine. A small clearance is needed so the cam doesn't hold the valve open.

HTH

Steve.

Toady1

1,622 posts

253 months

Friday 3rd February 2006
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Im gonna check mine when i do its next service. Could someone tell me what the clearances are? cheers!

greenv8s

31,017 posts

313 months

Friday 3rd February 2006
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Isn't it specified in the service schedule or workshop manual?

jbvipercerb

246 posts

249 months

Friday 17th February 2006
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Toady1
I've just been told the clearances are 8-10 thou inlet and 10-12 exhaust