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Camshaft journal oil clearance (Mazdaspeed)

Standard: ≈0.00138–0.00319 in (0.035–0.081 mm); maximum: ≈0.00591 in (0.15 mm)Standard: 0.035–0.081 mm; maximum: 0.15 mm

Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure

Use the procedure's maximum labels; the technical table on 01–50–2 / PDF p. 44 incorrectly labels these limits Minimum. Inspect using the complete factory camshaft procedure.

Applies to
  • NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO) — 2004 factory turbo-engine evidence; 2005 inferred within MSM family.
  • Verified in: 2004 Mazda Engine Workshop Manual BP (1.8L), normally aspirated and turbo

Sources (1)

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  • 2004 Mazda Engine Workshop Manual BP (1.8L), normally aspirated and turboTier 1
    Page 01–10–21 (PDF p. 33) · Printed value & notes
    Part no. 9999-95-EWBP-04
    Page 01–10–21 (PDF p. 33)
    Printed: “Standard clearance 0.035—0.081 mm {0.0014—0.0031 in} Maximum clearance 0.15 mm {0.006 in}”