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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2000FORESTER L, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE MECHANICAL - 2.5L SOHC 4-CYLINDERENGINE SPECIFICATIONSENGINE VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS SPECIFICATIONS
2000 Subaru Forester L, Automatic
Engine Valves & Valve Springs Specifications
2000 Subaru Forester L, AutomaticSECTION Engine Valves & Valve Springs Specifications
VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS
| Application | In. (mm) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intake Valves | |||||
| Face Angle | 45° | ||||
| Head Diameter | (1) | ||||
| Minimum Margin | |||||
| Standard | .039 (1.00) | ||||
| Service Limit | .024 (.60) | ||||
| Stem Diameter | .2343-.2348 (5.950-5.965) | ||||
| Exhaust Valves | |||||
| Face Angle | 45° | ||||
| Head Diameter | (1) | ||||
| Minimum Margin | |||||
| Standard | .047 (1.20) | ||||
| Service Limit | .024 (0.60) | ||||
| Stem Diameter | .2341-.2346 (5.945-5.960) | ||||
| Rocker Arm Shaft | |||||
| Diameter | .8656-.8661 (21.987-22.000) | ||||
| Shaft-To-Rocker Arm Clearance | |||||
| Standard | .0008-.0021 (.020-.054) | ||||
| Service Limit | .0039 (.100) | ||||
| Shaft-To-Support Clearance | |||||
| Standard | .0002-.0015 (.005-.039) | ||||
| Service Limit | .0020 (.05) | ||||
| Valve Springs | |||||
| Free Length | 2.138 (54.300) | ||||
| Out-Of-Square | .094 (2.40) | ||||
| Lbs. @ In. (kg @ mm) | |||||
| Pressure | |||||
| Valve Closed | 48.3-55.3 @ 1.772 (21.9-25.1 @ 45.00) | ||||
| Valve Open | 118.4-130.8 @ 1.366 (53.7-59.3 @ 34.7) | ||||
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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.