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Tappet-to-bore clearance (Mazdaspeed)

Standard clearance 0.00099—0.00259 in (0.025—0.066 mm) Maximum clearance 0.0071 in (0.180 mm)Standard clearance 0.025—0.066 mm {0.00099—0.00259 in} Maximum clearance 0.180 mm {0.0071 in}

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

Subtract tappet outside diameter from the corresponding bore diameter.

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 01–10–22 (PDF p. 34) · Printed value & notes
    Part no. 9999-95-EWBP-04
    Page 01–10–22 (PDF p. 34)
    Printed: “Standard clearance 0.025—0.066 mm {0.00099—0.00259 in} Maximum clearance 0.180 mm {0.0071 in}”