Lifter Evacuation

[abatzis2@hotmail.com (Michael Abatzis)]

>From: "Tobias ><" <scirocco16v88@hotmail.com>

>Question 1: What makes the lifters tick if they are worn?
>
they don't pump up as well when warm, so there is more clearance b/t lifters 
and cam than there should be (though there is probably a more technically 
accurate answer...)

>Question 2: Where can I get/order new lifters?
>

all together now--potterman or mark at adirondack. i got mine from mark for 
~$130 for 16 (this is a 16v?). i don't know that i'd hesitate to replace 
them with good used ones, but you might get into trouble, especially if you 
mix and match...but i don't know.

>Question 3: How long should it take to replace them? Considering I can't do
>any work on my car at my apartment, I'm contemplating bringing this problem
>with me to Cincy so someone can guide me through the fix.

should take maybe 1-2 hours if you've never done it.  bentley is pretty 
straightforward for this, but basically you'll need to remove your intake 
manifold and cylinder head cover.  then you'll need to remove the cams, 
remove the old lifters and replace (that part's easy) with a magnet of some 
sort, and put the cams back in.  hardest part is getting the cams back 
aligned--might take a few tries. again, bentley is real good about this, and 
it sounds harder than it is. if you take it to cincy, someone'll give you a 
hand, but you should be able to do it yourself without too much trouble. 
hth,
-michael
87 slowrocco 16v

>
>Tobias
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