Good morning (afternoon for most) everyone
As I understand it, the Gamma engine which is in my car (1.6 petrol) does not have hydraulic valve lash adjusters but a normal bucket and shim type setup.
Since Hyundai decided to throw away my service schedule booklet when I took it in for the waterpump replacement, I cannot see when the valve clearance needs to be checked and/or adjusted.
Currently I am sitting on around 172K km and I am not sure whether it would have been checked around the 90'000 or 105'000km service (our service intervals are 15'000km) or if it is something I should see to in the near future?
I hear a faint tapping sound on startup when cold which is normal as it takes a while for the oil pressure to build up and work it's way through the engine to the camshaft area, but I have also found it to feel a bit limp in lower RPM's compared to my manager's i20 (also 1.6 Gamma).
I am suspecting that they have not been adjusted ever but I thought I'd ask on this treasure trove of knowledge first before I start to panic
Thanks