Renault 5 1200cc tappet feeler guage sizes and procedure for adjustment

[gdog]

Can anyone help my Renault 5 is tapping very loudly from the tappets. I need the feeler guage sizes and a simple procedure if anyone can help please?

Graham

 

[kevinandkate]

Can't help with feeler guage sizes but the procedure is called the rule of 9. For instance, if you number them from right to left as you look at them there will be a total of 8 valves, 4 inlet and 4 exhaust but for this procedure it doesnt matter which is which except for the feeler guage settings. When number 1 valve is fully open (down) you can set number 8, 1+8=9. Likewise when number 6 is open then set number 3, 6+3=9 and so on till you have done them all. I dont know about the Renault 5 but some have different feeler guage settings hot or cold.

 

[reidalpine]

Graham- what's the R-number on your 5 ? R1221/R1222 or other?

Did I see your R5 down at Fishermans Wharf early August...Met green one?
Anyhows-give R-number and I'll check it for you -R.