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 LIfters (hydraulic valve lash adjusters), gotta do it, not much $$
#973982
11/26/09 04:57 PM
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I developed a nice high end knock in my 95 3.5L DOHC, it certainly sounds like a "lifter", I was in no hurry until I hit a deer in my suburban two days ago. The montero should be my quickest fix. My question is: I see cheep "lifters" on e-bay that have a 3mm oil port and I see what look like originals on Beck Arnley (1mm oil port?), which should I use? I would like to replace them all but I don't have much $$. So, replace one with the expensive or all with the e-bay cheep. Plus, isn't the 3mm port an improvement?
95 SR + 94 SR Might =1 SR.
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 Re: LIfters (hydraulic valve lash adjusters), gotta do it, not much $$
[Re: mthuntnow]
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11/26/09 05:38 PM
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3mm is the improved version.
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Re: LIfters (hydraulic valve lash adjusters), gotta do it, not much $$
[Re: fasteddy]
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11/26/09 06:12 PM
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I completely understand that the 3mm is the improved version, I just can't hardly believe the price. The whole set for around $100? when the others are around $30-$40 ea. Basically, sometimes e-bay is truly too good to be true and I'm not too familiar with the aftermarket world. I do see that the cap crimp looks a little better on some of the more expensive ones but I don't know that it matters.
95 SR + 94 SR Might =1 SR.
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Re: LIfters (hydraulic valve lash adjusters), gotta do it, not much $$
[Re: mthuntnow]
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11/26/09 06:37 PM
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I would like to try the ebay lash adjusters, but I think I'll try them on my Mighty Max first.... just in case.
But - the Beck-Arnley $18 price is too much. The last time I checked, the dealer price was around $12 each and you can buy other aftermarket adjusters from Advance, O'Reilly, NAPA, etc for ~$10 each.
I would imagine all of the present adjusters (including Beck-Arnley) now have a 3mm oil port.
If you order the ebay cheapos, let us know how they work..... I'll bet just fine.
Frank
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Re: LIfters (hydraulic valve lash adjusters), gotta do it, not much $$
[Re: FrankR]
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11/26/09 08:47 PM
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Re: LIfters (hydraulic valve lash adjusters), gotta do it, not much $$
[Re: 4ePikanini]
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11/26/09 09:36 PM
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Yes, I will try the method. Thank you for the link, I have found this method previously but this is the most official and clear description. Unfortunately, it stuck (or, the "ping" started) while driving on the interstate, right when the tranny shifted down to keep speed up a hill. I am worried that there is something worse than a VLA, but am not sure. I am no engine mechanic but did manage the valve guide seals on my own. I figure while I'm in there I should put new 3mm VLAs in, even if i have a busted rocker arm or something.
95 SR + 94 SR Might =1 SR.
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Re: LIfters (hydraulic valve lash adjusters), gotta do it, not much $$
[Re: mthuntnow]
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11/27/09 05:16 PM
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Parts are ordered, we're goin in. Eventually, I'll detail my super-back-yard tool set up for doing the valve guide seals on here. I found my "tool" last week. I used a piece of unistrut, 1 jaw from a puller,a piece of steal strap, some conduit, and viola! valve compressor. I also found that the little stepped nozzle off of a small tube of silicone is perfect for pushing the seals on, with a piece of 1/2" stainless pipe behind it for length.
95 SR + 94 SR Might =1 SR.
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