[V6-12v] V6-12V lifter problem ?

[mike]

for what they cost compared with the hassle of getting
to them...change then all


mike
--- Elliott Potter <epotter at psn.net> wrote: > > 
> >  I got the problem.
>  
> Or so we hope :)
> 
> > Next step, is to replace it. What about the
> simplest procedure to do that. I aware about the
> timing belt. Unfortunately, this belt and the
> > water pump are new (less that 1 year and 20 000 km
> on it).
>  
> You can keep the belt.
> 
> > Any technical tip about that replacement ?
> 
> Bentley style:
> 1) Remove timing belt.
> 2) Remove camshaft.
> 3) Remove lifter.
> 4) Installation is opposite of removal.
> 
> Other notes:
> I'll dig up the timing belt removal procedure and
> send it to you.  
> As far as removing the camshaft and lifter, when you
> were testing the
> lifter you were only 8 nuts away; one bearing on
> each end and one
> bearing in between each cylinder.  Remove the nuts
> (the bearings sit on
> studs, I think)and pull the camshaft out.  If this
> is on the side with
> the camshaft position sensor, you need to
> disassemble that (I think) to
> get the camshaft out.  If the camshaft is coming
> out, you might as well
> replace those two oil seals.  Remember to oil the
> new seals before
> installing them.
> Lifter pulls straight out (make sure it's still in
> one piece; some long
> needlenose pliers or alligator forceps might be
> necessary if it breaks
> apart) and new one pops straight in.  Remember!  Let
> the new lifter sit
> for at least 1/2 hour before you try turning the
> engine!  Then turn it
> by hand a few full revolutions before cranking it.
> 
> I'll get the timing instructions for you in a
> minute.
> --
> Elliott
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