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4th February 2012, 18:53
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Car(s): 2001 Citroen Saxo 1.1 Desire 3dr
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1.1 valve clearances
Saxo 1.1 TU1JP Engine,
Checked autodata, valve clearances are Inlet 0.20mm and ext. 0.40mm.
Looked on a c2 forum they said set them when engine is cold.. Can anyone else confirm this?
Thought i'd do them while its in the garage and im waiting for the paint to dry 
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4th February 2012, 18:54
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Ye you do it while they are cold, not hot
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4th February 2012, 18:58
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Sweeeet cheers. Thought i'd ask cause on my dads rover you have to do them warm
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4th February 2012, 19:02
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Whaaaat rocker cover dont wanna budge!
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4th February 2012, 19:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AmanJ
Whaaaat rocker cover dont wanna budge!
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Set fire to it
Heat helps loosen bolts and nuts
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5th February 2012, 02:33
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Got it with a bit of WD and "gentle motivation" didnt actually touch the valves though. Took it all apart and thought meh cba lol i'll do them some other time
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5th February 2012, 02:47
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Would they be same for 1.4 TU3 engine?
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24th April 2019, 07:47
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No you don't you just need a cold engine mate.
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24th April 2019, 11:10
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