valve clearance

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GEM
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Love my 94 mazda mx3! It's the 16 valve, 1.6L 4 cylinder DOHC. Has 157K miles (not all mine) -I've only had it about a year....but I threw the timing belt! I really thought it was the distributor - but it wasn't.

Could someone PLEASE tell me the clearance? Does it have zero tolerance or is it going to be well again once I get a belt? I can't find it in the Chilton's and I can't find a Haynes.[img:cb0c152d14]http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/58035_Me_100406_1.jpg[/img:cb0c152d14]
Feb 6, 2007 at 10:42 PM
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COSMO
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nothing to worry about.....it is NOT a zero-clearance motor. Things should be fine.

Cosmo....Mazda TEch
Feb 7, 2007 at 11:20 AM
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GEM
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You were right - not 0 clearance and the baby is all better. However, it also messed up distributor and alternator. It's running! I had a super mechanic that came out of retirement just for the challenge.
Feb 17, 2007 at 6:12 AM
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