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James R

 posted on 30th Sep 04 at 19:02

can just lap them in rather than haveing the seats re-cut.
The important bit abotu cleaning the lifters is to take them apart and release the pressur by pressing in the little ball bearing in the back to empty them.


Greasemonkey

 posted on 30th Sep 04 at 15:12

yeah clean hydraulic valve lifters, immerse them in oil for a week or so or dimantle them and clean, and yes re-seat valves as its good practice to do so


Darren

 Icon depicting mood of post posted on 30th Sep 04 at 15:04

Is it worth getting the valves re-seated or just let them do it themselves and is it worth getting tappets cleaned?

Dont really wanna pay the xtra cash if not really needed... But i have the choice