More on the new 4kq

Dave Hord spokes at the-wire.com
Mon Mar 24 10:44:20 EST 2003


Aaron,

Thanks for the info!

I figure the engine is going to need new lifters anyways, but I saved that job
for if/when I put the turbo cam in...now it seems it's just a matter of when :-)

-Dave


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86 4ksq 266,600km new to me as of March 5th 2003... will it stick around??
89 90q  330,000km as of Feb 26th.
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Quoting Aaron Sherrick <aaron at eurekalubricants.com>:

> > I seem to recall that the turbo camshaft is an upgrade for the non-
> > turbo engines?
>
> Yes.
>
> > Can anyone
> > confirm that I should, or shouldn't drop this sucker in the 4kq? Didn't
> seem
> > like a big investment at $25.
>
> Heck yeah!  It was the best $40 I ever spent (even better at $25).  It's
> generally a good idea to install new lifters when you change cams
> (especially if it's a used cam).  Use lots of engine assembly lube or
> break-in lube on the lifters and cam lobes.  When you fire it up the first
> time, run the engine for a couple minutes or two at 2-3k rpm's so the new
> lifters can develop the wear pattern of the cam.  Enjoy!
>
> Aaron
> '86 4kq
>




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