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WooDooUK
16-02-2009, 11:36
Hi People,

Im in the process of changing the tappets in my Engine, the head started being very tappety when warm, after some oil issues.

I have recieved a set of new (16) from Trechii via ebay. however only 3 of the 16 "Bounce" as they should. The others are rock solid, a few of these spin but the others are so tight they wont even do that,

Are they supposed to be like this or are the sposed to have some spring in them?
(you need to bounce them to prime and bleed them of air).

queegan
16-02-2009, 18:57
hey dude yeah i bought some of these tappets and they were like this to but when u put the shafts in a give them a turn over they lossen up i thought the exactly the same dude dont worry they are good!

WooDooUK
20-02-2009, 11:33
Yeap, fitted and all is good! got nice quiet tappets now.

Wobba
24-03-2009, 14:15
Do these come primed or do I have to prime them in oil first?

Wobba
25-03-2009, 13:37
Also, what do I need to reseal the cam followers the the lower part of the head? Any recommendations?

Do cams reseat themselves in the correct position or can I screw it up when putting them back on?

16v_paddy
25-03-2009, 14:27
Do these come primed or do I have to prime them in oil first?

They come wrapped up in plastic filled with oil, if thats any help

Wobba
25-03-2009, 14:33
Do these come primed or do I have to prime them in oil first?

They come wrapped up in plastic filled with oil, if thats any help

Hehe, that's what the seller said, I just need to know if they need an overnight priming session :)

MatrixGuy
25-03-2009, 18:37
I told my mechanic about these on ebay but he said there must be something wrong with them as they should be around £15 per tappet? :?

MAXIBOY
25-03-2009, 19:12
can do them in oil overnight..#

nothing wrong with them...

Wobba
25-03-2009, 20:39
I told my mechanic about these on ebay but he said there must be something wrong with them as they should be around £15 per tappet? :?

OE prices, yes. Several people have used Trechii's tappets and found them to be perfect.