Evening all,
Just wondering if someone can help me. I’m after a full replacement set of OEM hydraulic lifters for my M42 engine - finally got the car running and the diesel noise was absolutely terrible.
Having had a nose around it seems this is a pretty common issue on M42 engines and worn lifters are the culprit.
Does anyone know where I could get an OEM set of 16 from?
As an aside, I’m looking at a Kent Cams fast road camshaft (might as well take advantage as everything has to come out) but it seems pretty mild. Any other good cams to look out for?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kent-Cams-BM ... 635-2958-0
Cheers,
Ted
Help! Hydraulic lifters
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TeddyK
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Schwarz Black 1975 2002 with an M42 swap
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rix313
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It is possible to rebuild the lifters, how bad are yours? Regarding the cams, have a chat with BDS Performance. Bruno builds my engines and is very very knowledgable.
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DHFiS
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What grade of engine oil are you using? I had one noisy lifter and within minutes of an oil change with 10/40 it was cured.
