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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 56 (ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS)ENGINE MECHANICALVALVE CLEARANCE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Valve Clearance

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Valve Clearance
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NOTE: All engines except Vibe 1.8L, use hydraulic lifters. Adjustments are not required. For Vibe 1.8L specifications, see VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS - VIBE 1.8L  table.
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS - VIBE 1.8L

Application (1) Specification - In. (mm)
1.8L Except HO
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).
RENDER: 1.0x

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