my tappets are noisy! 1989 Nissan Micra

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Sat 7 Jan 2006 02:16
my tappets are noisy! 1989 Nissan Micra - noisytappets
Helo everyone,i was hoping i can get some advice.......
im new to the internet and having trouble finding a site that might list the valve clearances for my 1989 1.0 gsx nissan micra (87000 miles one previous owner no history)
its not worth buying a haynes manual because its the only job i have to do that requires spec.Besides,the car was only £20, but i expect it to be a reliable a run-around seeing as it went straight through the mot after being stood still for a year outside(i only serviced the brakes before i took it down mot station)
Its in real good condition other than the clearances needing doing.Im not expecting much power out of it but i do need to do this so can anyone tell me where/if i might find the spec?
many thanks for any replies...Alan
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Sat 7 Jan 2006 04:27
my tappets are noisy! 1989 Nissan Micra - Dynamic Dave
According to the info I have, they should be 0.25mm inlet, and 0.30mm exhaust. Next to those figures is also a "H". I'm assuming that means valve clearances when the engine is hot?

(Source: Haynes Electronic Data Book)
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Sat 7 Jan 2006 09:51
my tappets are noisy! 1989 Nissan Micra - noisytappets
Thank you very much dave...
If anyone knows if i can do them cold it would be handy but im sure iv had cars that give no cold specs so.....?
thanks for any replies Alan
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Sat 7 Jan 2006 16:58
my tappets are noisy! 1989 Nissan Micra - Doc
Cold Inlet: 0.22 mm (0.009 in)
Exhaust: 0.22 mm (0.009 in)

Hot Inlet: 0.25 mm (0.0098 in)
Exhaust: 0.30 mm (0.0118 in)

Source: Haynes

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Sat 7 Jan 2006 19:18
my tappets are noisy! 1989 Nissan Micra - Dynamic Dave
Yep, that matches the info I found via google

www.autosupplyuk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=245

(scroll down until you see Jim.T's post)
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Sun 8 Jan 2006 10:15
my tappets are noisy! 1989 Nissan Micra - noisytappets
hello all,
thanks for the spec. its nice to know there are people willing to help when its needed. Regards... Alan
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