Something is suspicious...Who's had lifter troubles?
03-06-2006, 02:24 AM
#16
Three Wheelin'
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I'm probably not going to go the replacement motor route simply because of the labor costs and no place to put a used motor until it sells.....but some used lifters with far less miles on them sure seems to be a reasonable option I hadn't considered....now I will!
03-07-2006, 02:48 AM
#17
Three Wheelin'
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Just an update. Went to see the lifters myself today.....5 of the 8 from one side were toast! I've authorized replacing just those on that side. If someone buys this car and wants to do the ones on the other side thats up to them but I'm not inclined to spend another $1000 or so to do them now. Next owner can spend a few thousand and get this car in tip top shape.....should be a good buy for the next person. So ends the saga! The end.
03-07-2006, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 2ndof2
Randy,
Once you replaced the bad lifters did any others go bad on you?
Once you replaced the bad lifters did any others go bad on you?
03-07-2006, 02:50 PM
#20
Three Wheelin'
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Mechanic also told me there is no check valve on this early model car which I suppose allows oil to escape the lifters and cause more wear when starting it up. Add that little bit of wear each time it was started over 26 years and 146,000 miles and they're done.
