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by crantchy
03 Mar 2026, 20:16
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hydraulic tappets and Run In 2.0 litre CU Type4
Replies: 3
Views: 12463

Re: Hydraulic tappets and Run In 2.0 litre CU Type4

Thanks very much After leaning bodyweight on pushrod with lifter submersed in oil (3 cycles 30sec) there is still 3-4mm of squish on tappet? I will then put them in block & set them to just touching and the continue with tins etc. When it comes to startup (since I have new cam and lifters) Shoul...
by crantchy
01 Mar 2026, 19:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hydraulic tappets and Run In 2.0 litre CU Type4
Replies: 3
Views: 12463

Hydraulic tappets and Run In 2.0 litre CU Type4

Hello to all, this is my first post. I have an 1982 Aircooled T3, with no engine ATM. I have been following the excellent Sarran videos I found on youtube to undertake my overhaul of my 2.0 CU engine, I am an electrician and have not overhauled an engine before so I am learning alot.  I am at the st...