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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1998TAURUS V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINELIFTER / LASH ADJUSTER, VALVE
1998 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Lifter / Lash Adjuster, Valve
1998 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Lifter / Lash Adjuster, Valve
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Hydraulic Valve Tappet
Diameter (Std) 16-15.988 mm (0.6290-0.6294 in)
Clearance to Bore 0.018-0.069 mm (0.0007-0.0027 in)
Service Limit 0.016 mm (0.0006 in)
Hydraulic Leakdown Rate (a) 5-25 seconds
Collapsed Valve Tappet Gap - Desired 0.50-1.11 mm (0.019-0.043 in)
(a) Time required for plunger to leak down 1.6 mm of travel with 222 N force and leak down fluid in tappet.
Hydraulic Valve Tappet
Diameter (Std) 16-15.988 mm (0.6290-0.6294 in)
Clearance to Bore 0.018-0.069 mm (0.0007-0.0027 in)
Service Limit 0.016 mm (0.0006 in)
Hydraulic Leakdown Rate (a) 5-25 seconds
Collapsed Valve Tappet Gap - Desired 0.50-1.11 mm (0.019-0.043 in)
(a) Time required for plunger to leak down 1.6 mm of travel with 222 N force and leak down fluid in tappet.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.