Suzuki Baleno Manual page 1590

CAUTION:
D Don't turn camshafts or start engine (i.e., valves should not be operated) for about half an hour
after reinstalling hydraulic valve lash adjusters and camshafts. As it takes time for valves to settle
in place, operating engine within half an hour after their installation may cause interference to oc-
cur between valves themselves or valves and piston.
D If air is trapped in valve lash adjuster, valve may make tapping sound when engine is operated after
valve lash adjuster is installed. In such a case, run engine for about half an hour at about 2,000 –
3,000 r/min., and then air will be purged and tapping sound will cease. Should tapping sound not
cease, it is possible that valve lash adjuster is defective. Replace it if defective.
If defective adjuster can't be located by hearing among 16 of them, check as follows.
1) Stop engine and remove cylinder head cover.
2) Push adjuster downward by hand (with less than 20 kg or 44 lbs force) when cam crest is not
on adjuster to be checked and check if clearance exists between cam and adjuster. If it does,
adjuster is defective and needs replacement.
VALVE LASH ADJUSTER NOISE DIAGNOSIS
In case of the followings, valve lash adjuster noise may be caused by air trapped into valve lash adjusters.
D Vehicle is left for 24 hours or more.
D Engine oil is changed.
D Hydraulic lash adjuster is replaced or reinstalled.
D Engine is overhauled.
If noise from valve lash adjusters is suspected, perform the following checks.
1) Check engine oil for the followings.
D Oil level in oil pan
If oil level is low, add oil up to full level hole on oil level gauge.
D Oil quality
If oil is discolored, or deteriorated, change it.
For particular oil to be used, refer to Section 0B.
D Oil leaks
If leak is found, repair it.
D Oil pressure (refer to Oil Pressure Check in this section.)
If defective pressure is found, repair it.
2) Run engine for about half an hour at about 2,000 to 3,000 r/min., and then air will be purge and tapping sound
will cease.
3) Should tapping sound not cease, it is possible that hydraulic valve lash adjuster is defective.
Replace it if defective.
If defective adjuster can't be located by hearing among 16 of them, check as follows.
a) Stop engine and remove cylinder head cover.
b) Push adjuster downward by hand (with less than 20 kg or 44 lbs. force) when cam crest is not on adjuster
to be check if clearance exists between cam and adjuster.
If it does, adjuster is defective and needs replacement.
ENGINE MECHANICAL (J18 TYPE ENGINE) 6A3-51