Pob 1 Posted October 21, 2007 Hi, I have a 1.9 with a Piper 270 cam, any ideas what should the valve clearance be? Thanks Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 191 Posted October 22, 2007 0.2mm inlet and 0.25mm exhaust, according to their catalogue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pob 1 Posted October 22, 2007 Thanks for the reply a great help Thanks again, Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pob 1 Posted November 7, 2007 Hi all, I posted this question a while back, I've just used my car for the first time since picking it up and wondering how 'ticky' should it be? Because of the increased valve clearance I know it will be louder than normal, mine is quite loud I'm just wondering if the clearances need doing. Thanks, Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted November 8, 2007 If you set them to the clearances above it shouldn't be bad imo. Have you got a cracked exhaust manifold? Gaham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pob 1 Posted November 8, 2007 If you set them to the clearances above it shouldn't be bad imo. Have you got a cracked exhaust manifold? Gaham. Possibly, I can smell fumes around the back of the engine, but Its differently coming from around the cam cover. It is quite loud, Its the most prominent sound when driving. I haven't done the valve clearances yet, do you think they will be out? Thanks, Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,003 Posted November 8, 2007 Possibly, I can smell fumes around the back of the engine, but Its differently coming from around the cam cover. It is quite loud, Its the most prominent sound when driving. I haven't done the valve clearances yet, do you think they will be out? If you've put a different cam in then it's entirely feasable that the valve clearances will be way out, particular if the BP270 cam that you've got is a regrind rather than one ground from a blank. Only takes a few minutes to remove the rocker cover and check the valve clearances - all you need is a set of feeler gauges. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pob 1 Posted November 20, 2007 If you set them to the clearances above it shouldn't be bad imo. Have you got a cracked exhaust manifold? Gaham. I checked the clearance's a couple of days ago, Exhaust and Inlet are all 0.2mm. I don't think the tappets are causing too much noise, I listened to it today when I first started it cold It was quiet, by the time I got home there was a noticeable increase in ticking. When turning the heater on when cold, it smells of exhaust fumes, would I be right in thinking either the manifold has cracked or the gasket has gone? Any tips on removing the manifold? I don't want to snap a stud off in the head like the previous owner did on my last one Many Thanks, Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianthemagical 1 Posted November 20, 2007 it's not the injectors is it, per chance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
