TAPPETS

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daniel3933
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TAPPETS

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hi all can anyone tell me if the tappets will come up through push rod tube so i can replace them without buying the expensive adjustable tubes or removing the head ,worried about head bolts snapping,thanks for any replies ,,, danny engine is 1.9 petrol df code

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No the tubes have to come off.
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What's up with the lifters?
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they are very noisy on number 3 cylinder ,put in flush and was better for a while now noisy again

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What oil are you using?
Have you tried adjusting them?
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