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bobbber · Posted: Mon May 17, 2004 10:11 am Post subject: Engine out job?!

Hi ppl,

I need to change the hydraulic tappets (1.7IE, so at least there's only 8!) Sad

Does the engine have to come out for this?!

Cheerz,

Rob
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Marcin · Posted: Mon May 17, 2004 2:23 pm Post subject:

No, it doesn't. In the worst case, you'll have to take the complete heads off, which can be done with the engine in place. But it is sufficient to take off the camshaft housing. It depends only on the fact if the long headbolts can be removed without moving the heads.

Good luck

Marcin

Wizz · Posted: Mon May 17, 2004 2:33 pm Post subject:

Hi there.
I agree with Marcin - You can leave the engine sitting in place though it might get cramped.
When my dad and I changed the first 4 tappets in one side, we thought we had to remove the whole engine. Once we had it out, we realised we didn't have to go that far. Embarassed

Second time around, for the remaining side, we left it in place.

And be warned, the first time you start it up, its gonna sound even worse than before. Took about 5 min. I think, before it sounded right. Smile

Good luck from me as well! Smile

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