DPC

Thanks to all for your contributions.

OK. More confusion. Tappets used to be just under the rocker cover for easy access. I guess the things i am going to adjust tomorrow, that look very much like the tappets of old must be now called something else!!!

Thank you for explaining. If i look down into the hole the rod sits in there is a concave surface with a hole for the oil. I guess this is the top of the hydraulic lifter. Apologies for questioning you.

Yes, i have read alot about that, however this car doesn't have them. So am i right to think that i still need to do the tappet adjustments using a gauge?

dumb question coming up................hydraulic valve lifters? Mine are mechanical. Just steel pushrods.

You have been a great help. I need to get this done tomorrow. Daughters' car and everything's hanging on Dad to sort it. Much appreciated.

I was just reading through it and realised that was what it was saying. Saves me buying some gauges i guess. 😲 The last time i did this was on a Midget about 30 years ago, and on that occasion i definitely left a gap. Sort of goes against my better judgement and a bit scary to be honest.

I have looked all over for the code on the engine. Can't find it. The car has been re-registered in France, and again i can't find anything that looks like what you have described.

Hi TMB, many thanks for this. I drained all the oil days ago. More like water actually, so no problem there! Do you have the clearances handy?

Do you mean the VIN?

Hi, i have a 2000 Fabia 1.4 8 valve. Can anyone tell me or point me to a posting for the valve clearance values for the inlet and exhaust valves plus the adjustment order? The push rods are all steel. I have had the head skimmed and am trying to reset everything . Any help gratefully received!!! Thanks.