Hydraulic lifter / follower question
05-05-2006, 08:37 PM
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Hydraulic lifter / follower question
Before I do something silly....
Is it really necessary to soak hydraulic lifters in oil (to fill them) before fitting? My head has been off and whilst I haven't actually removed or replaced the lifters, I stood the head on its end for a couple of days to inspect the chambers and clean it. I'm concerned that during that time my lifters will have bled off their oil and hence now be dry again.
Any advice appreciated!
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Is it really necessary to soak hydraulic lifters in oil (to fill them) before fitting? My head has been off and whilst I haven't actually removed or replaced the lifters, I stood the head on its end for a couple of days to inspect the chambers and clean it. I'm concerned that during that time my lifters will have bled off their oil and hence now be dry again.
Any advice appreciated!
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Kurt
06-05-2006, 10:39 AM
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wouldnt hurt to be on the safe side mate ,i just put new ones in mine and they came packed in lubricant,but i still stuck em in some mobile 1 for the night 
06-05-2006, 09:17 PM
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To be honest, if you just soak them, I can't see how oil would get into them, you'd have to work the plunger a few times to pump oil into them, then put them back in the car.
07-05-2006, 08:57 AM
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Thanks guys. I've chosen the lazy option based on the assumption that not all the oil will have bled off anyway.
I'm now trying to get the car started. No spark except at the moment when the ignition key is turned. I busy searching posts for advice. Crank sensor gap is OK so a bit lost for ideas at the moment!
I'm now trying to get the car started. No spark except at the moment when the ignition key is turned. I busy searching posts for advice. Crank sensor gap is OK so a bit lost for ideas at the moment!
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True bud-weis, but this morning I've found another probable cause:
One of the CPS trigger lugs on the crankshaft pulley broke off yesterday - I used one as a brace whilst torquing up the pulley itself and it must have sheared off in the process!
I've found it on the garage floor and I've stuck it back on with epoxy. Just waiting for the epoxy to cure and then I'll see what happens....
One of the CPS trigger lugs on the crankshaft pulley broke off yesterday - I used one as a brace whilst torquing up the pulley itself and it must have sheared off in the process!
I've found it on the garage floor and I've stuck it back on with epoxy. Just waiting for the epoxy to cure and then I'll see what happens....
07-05-2006, 12:38 PM
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Good news: Epoxy has set, and car now runs!
Not so good: Ran for about 10 minutes at idle - still have at least one noisy tappet. Will take her for a gentle drive and see what happens...
Not so good: Ran for about 10 minutes at idle - still have at least one noisy tappet. Will take her for a gentle drive and see what happens...
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