2000 Chevrolet Prizm 2000-01 ENGINES 1.8L 4-Cylinder - Prizm
2000-01 ENGINES 1.8L 4-Cylinder - Prizm
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION NOTE:
For repair procedures not covered in this article. See ENGINE OVERHAUL PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on top of dash panel, near lower left corner of windshield. Engine may be identified by the eighth character of VIN. ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES Application Prizm LSi 1.8L
Code 8
ADJUSTMENT VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
Adjust valve clearance with engine cold.
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect all necessary control cables, hoses and electrical connections. Remove valve cover and gasket. 2. Rotate crankshaft so cylinder No. 1 is at TDC of compression stroke. Valve lifters on cylinder No. 1 should be loose and valve lifters on cylinder No. 4 should be tight. If they are not, rotate crankshaft one revolution. Ensure timing mark on crankshaft pulley aligns with "0" mark on timing belt cover. 3. Using feeler gauge, check clearance between camshaft lobe and adjusting shim for the following: all valves on cylinder No. 1, intake valves on cylinder No. 2 and exhaust valves on cylinder No. 3. Record all readings. 4. Rotate crankshaft 360 degrees. Check clearance between camshaft lobe and adjusting shim for the following: all valves on cylinder No. 4, intake valves on cylinder No. 3 and exhaust valves on cylinder No. 2. If clearance is not within specification, adjust by replacing adjusting shim. See VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS table. VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS Application Clearance: In. (mm) (1) Intake .006-.010 (.15-.25) MY Tuesday, March 31, 2009 10:43:23 10:43:14 AM
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