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doainwpg · 02-29-2004, 09:24 PM

i've got a SOHC and from everything i've heard/ been told it sounds as though a couple of my lifters may be toast, i've never done something like this before and i am wondering if i should attempt this myself or try to come up with money to pay a shop to do it.

Uniac · 02-29-2004, 11:12 PM

I just deasembled my head to get it clean/machined, took me bout an hour all you really need is a spring compressir, and most places rent them and give you your money back.

doainwpg · 03-03-2004, 09:21 PM

do i have to have the head off to replace the lifters?

kandyflip445 · 03-03-2004, 10:27 PM

No. Damn this message length thing.

Uniac · 03-03-2004, 10:42 PM

HAHA, boy did i read this post wrong. The lifters just unbolt and the assembly comes right out. You only need a valve compressor if you are removing the springs, which is unnecisary(sp).

sorry if i confused you.

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02-29-2004, 11:12 PM	#2
Uniac Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: toronto Age: 41 Posts: 172 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just deasembled my head to get it clean/machined, took me bout an hour all you really need is a spring compressir, and most places rent them and give you your money back.

03-03-2004, 10:42 PM	#5
Uniac Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: toronto Age: 41 Posts: 172 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	HAHA, boy did i read this post wrong. The lifters just unbolt and the assembly comes right out. You only need a valve compressor if you are removing the springs, which is unnecisary(sp). sorry if i confused you.