While I'm at it...

[Marc Swanson]

> In the near future my Coupe GT with the 2.3 NG engine will be due for
> timing belt and water pump changes. So, while I'm at it I thought it might
> be a good time for new hydraulic lifters (to reduce ticking). Does this
> make good sense?

You don't have to take the cam cover off to do a TB/WP job, but while you are
in there doing lifters certainly makes sense.  Pretty easy job really.

> Also is there anything else that should be done at the
> same time while I'm at it?

cam and crank seals, idler roller, and accessory belts aren't a bad idea.  If
you do the lifters don't forget a new cam cover seal.

> I was thinking of installing a new cam. But does
> it really make much difference in the NG?

doubt it.  On the 4kq there is certainly room for improvement up high in the
rev range but on the 2.3 I think the gains would be minimal.  no BTDT here so
someone elses view might have more weight than mine......


> Is it worth it? Any experience
> with the BLAUSport cams? Any other things that should be done at this
> point?

well, depending on how your oil consumption is if you've got the cam out you
could go for valve guides too.  I didn't bother on my 90q since it doesn't
burn any oil but it is another "while you're at it" type of job with the cam
out.



Hope that helps


-Marc-
87 4ktq
88 90q