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Maintenance

Diesel engine: check/adjust valve clearance

In this manual: Maintenance
Dear Reader — 1Engine — 35Engine lubrication — 3Engine cooling — 10Ignition/spark plugs — 14Fuel system — 10Petrol fuel injection — 13Diesel injection system — 13Exhaust system — 7Clutch — 7Transmission / Gearshift / Automatic Transmission — 5Front Axle — 11Rear axle — 4Steering — 9Wheel alignment — 1Brake system — 22Wheels and tyres — 10Body — 34Heating — 6Electrical system — 39Lighting system — 14Instruments — 7Windscreen wiper system — 8Vehicle care / tools — 6Jump Starting / Towing the Vehicle — 3Jacking up the vehicle — 1Fiat Bravo / Brava Maintenance Schedule — 1Maintenance — 38Wiring diagrams — 5
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Incorrect work can cause serious engine damage. Work precisely. Adjusting the valve clearance is described in the "Engine" section.

Required special tools:

  • Feeler gauge, valve shim lifter pliers, valve depressor.

Required wear parts:

  • Valve cover gasket. Adjustment shims of various thicknesses.

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