on a maxda 121 95 model db 1.3 motor what is the tappett clearance and head torque

John gullidge, July 2008

Hi John, your car's year falls at the change of the 1.3 engine from OHC to OHV
For the OHC 91~95
valve clearance 0.3mm inlet & exhaust (HOT)
head torque figures you can use the old bolts
first 30Nm
then 60Nm
then 76~81Nm
tightning sequence
8, 4, 1, 5, 9,
7, 3, 2,6, 10.
front of engine
For the OHV 95~01
Inlet 0.2mm, Exhaust 0.3mm cold
torque figures (must use new bolts)
First 30Nm
Then +90 degree's
Then +90 degree's
Tighning sequence
9, 3, 1, 5, 7,
8, 6, 2, 4, 10.
Front of engine

nigel, July 2008