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Jul 18, 2020 19:46:17 GMT
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Is anyone on here familiar with the Granada 2.0 dohc cam followers? Following the strip down of the engine in my Pop build thread I have a possible issue. Out of the eight, three are solid, I can't move them at all. The rest can all be compressed. Given the state of the oil I'm wondering if they are solid with congealed crud. Any thoughts because I have no idea what is correct.
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-( 2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap V8 Humber Hawk 1948 Standard12 pickup 1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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stealthstylz
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Jul 18, 2020 20:26:44 GMT
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Try cobbling something up to squash them in a vice. Looking at the state of the oil in your build thread though they'll at least need to be stripped and cleaned. IIRC they're of a common type though, I can find out Monday but I'm sure replacements are about 4 quid each or something.
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Jul 18, 2020 22:18:22 GMT
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Thanks. There's no way to strip these. I'll give them a go in the vice and see what happens. I guess it's replacement time if the resist🧐
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-( 2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap V8 Humber Hawk 1948 Standard12 pickup 1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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stealthstylz
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Find out if there's a local engine shop that has a stripping tool for hydraulic bucket followers. It pumps oil in to blow the centre out then you can strip and clean the moving bits.
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in my experience of peugeot tappets the squishy ones are the problem not the firm ones, unless the firm ones are fully compressed and stuck.
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Thanks to Stealthstylz! His comments prompted me to have a look for information on dismantling these and I found a couple of very informative videos which detail how to service these. All set now.
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-( 2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap V8 Humber Hawk 1948 Standard12 pickup 1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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in my experience of peugeot tappets the squishy ones are the problem not the firm ones, unless the firm ones are fully compressed and stuck. True on VAG ones as well Nick
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1967 Triumph Vitesse convertible (old friend) 1996 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant (still durability testing) 1972 GT6 Mk3 (Restored after loong rest & getting the hang of being a car again)
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stealthstylz
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Jul 19, 2020 13:17:04 GMT
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It depends on how long the engine has sat generally. If it's been run recently they should be solid, over time they can drain down though. Should always squash them out before refitting ideally as it gives the cam a easier time turning before the oil pressure has built up.
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Jul 19, 2020 15:09:48 GMT
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Last run about 12 years ago. I'm starting to get them apart now. I had to soak them in solvent to get them free, the gunk inside was near solid. Unfortunately banging them down on a wooden surface has given me grief as I have arthritis in my RH index finger. I have to make das tappetsmackensplittenstick. Thanks again to Stealthstylz for pointing me in the right direction.
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-( 2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap V8 Humber Hawk 1948 Standard12 pickup 1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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Jul 19, 2020 16:22:15 GMT
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All apart🙂
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-( 2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap V8 Humber Hawk 1948 Standard12 pickup 1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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