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25-08-2005, 09:02 AM
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correct me if im wrong, but do ef/el have automatic tapets? (adujusting). i have a bit of tapet noise and i want to get them adjusted/ spaced correctley but if they have automatic ones how would i go about this??
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25-08-2005, 09:33 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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yes basicly there what you may call automatic,,but they are hydrolic lash adjusters and if they become noisey it usually means they need a clean or aren't filling up with oil..and sometimes they can make a noise for no real reason but to **** us off..
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25-08-2005, 10:06 AM
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do you reckon it would be a good idea to get them cleaned out? checked, etc
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25-08-2005, 01:56 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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wouldn't hurt i spose..if you can take them off yourself that would make it cheaper.you could also try a wreckers and see if you can get some good 2nd hand ones,,
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25-08-2005, 05:13 PM
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Harry, a fairly common complaint with 3.9 and early 4.0 litre motors were Hydraulic lifters. They do have a habit of picking up gunk and getting noisey but one other thing can also be is a BAD type of oil filter or even the OIL itself. Best to run the Recommended oil in your engine and use a GENUINE Oil Filter.
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25-08-2005, 06:50 PM
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get yaself some new ones there dirt cheap but leave them in oil for 5 mins before puting them in its an easy job
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26-08-2005, 01:25 PM
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cheer for the advice guys.
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29-08-2005, 08:06 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Warrnambool, VIC
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purolator oil filter is the best
i settled for motorcraft because noone in town had purolators and my car started making tappet noise, same type of oil as before all i did was went for the genuine ford/motorcraft filter... bah
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