Question: Lifters

[surfer93]

I am replacing the head gaskets and am wondering if I should replace the lifters as well?
The car has 180k and a slight tick, I think it is a sticking valve and am going to take care of those also, just wondering if the lifters are near the end of their life span.

Thanks

 

[Curious George]

If the vehicle has 180k miles, then you may want to replace the springs more so than the lifters. After that many miles, I am sure the springs have had better days. If you have the money, the lifters would be a good idea, especially going to 1.6's.

CG

 

[surfer93]

Not going to 1.6 rr's, just want to fix a known problem and head off any potential problems.
Thanks, never even thought of the springs.

 

[Hib Halverson]

With that kind of miles on the engine, probably a lot of its parts are nearing their design life.

Since you've got the heads off, I'd suggest doing a "valve job". If you pick a reputable machine shop they'll replace any worn parts and reface the vaves and seats.

I'd also consider replacing the timing chain.

 

[surfer93]

With that kind of miles on the engine, probably a lot of its parts are nearing their design life.

Since you've got the heads off, I'd suggest doing a "valve job". If you pick a reputable machine shop they'll replace any worn parts and reface the vaves and seats.

I'd also consider replacing the timing chain.

I am basically rebuilding the valve train and the front is next.
Thanks
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[Paddywhack]

I am basically rebuilding the valve train and the front is next.
Thanks
Money pit is going to be what my next tag says!!!

Money pit is right!! I started out basically rebuilding the valve train, figured I might as well do a cam, timing chain...then I discovered it wasnt the original engine....now the "new engine" has been bored, honed, decked along with the new heads, valves...yada yada yada!.

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