Check the guides first, they last quite a long time on these engines.
You can go either way with hydraulic or mechanical lash. Keep in mind the valves are different length between the two.
I have swapped between the two though.


Cheers, Charlie
If It ain't broke, Modify it!
87 Montero turbo Converted back in Spring1989
95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC Only one?
93 Pajero 3 door 6G75 Mivec with paddle shifted 5 speed
Then a Gen2 SR with full coil independent suspension.