Tappet adjustment!!!!!!

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G139jyc
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Tappet adjustment!!!!!!

Post by G139jyc » 18 Oct 2012 12:10 am

  • hi, I'm just getting my evolvo ready for the road and was wondering what the tappers should be set to. I know how to adjust them etc but need the gauge depths. I will have pics uploaded soon once I've finished her. Thanks brendon

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Re: Tappet adjustment!!!!!!

Post by classicswede » 18 Oct 2012 12:22 am

There are 3 standard fitment engines to the 300 range. It would be very helpfull to have teh engine details rather than just list out all the options.
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Re: Tappet adjustment!!!!!!

Post by Ride_on » 18 Oct 2012 10:02 pm

I agree, most annoying people expect us to have model ESP!

Anyway the only one with tappets that really need adjusting is the 1.4.

I would say BTFM or you can get a cd for a few pounds or look up the Green book on this site for free:

http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... =36&t=7260
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7

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Re: Tappet adjustment!!!!!!

Post by G139jyc » 18 Oct 2012 11:21 pm

Why would I want a whole manual when all I need is the settings. And yeah my mistake for not putting the engine size but I'm a mechanic and only need them settings everything else on these is straight forward. Have you ever tried not writing anything if its not positive????? If not the try it you might make friends

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Re: Tappet adjustment!!!!!!

Post by Chris_C » 19 Oct 2012 11:09 am

The 1.7's need adjusting too, just no one ever does as it's a bucket shim job. They run much nicer if looked at though.
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