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Old 06-04-11, 07:52 PM   #1
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Default After market,hyd/tappets,any good?(10v KV.)

Originals at 18.95 Euros a pop,I'm having 2nd thoughts.
Are after market ones,any good?
When renewing h/tappets,what usually needs replacing?Would I(should I)renew the springs aswell?
Any advice,appreciated.
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Old 06-04-11, 08:05 PM   #2
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Default Just found these,what do you think?

From OEM factory??
http://sites.internet.lu/folders/cus..._90_S2_RS2.htm
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im liking the cam cover bolts in stainless steel
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I saw them,too.
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Custom Autocraft stuff is normally
Brilliant.

Paulfern on here........
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ive been on the site before but actually never took time to browse through it until 2nite, some nice bits on there alright
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Lightbulb Latest thought.

Should I do,an engine flush?I've got nothing to lose?(Have I??)
Might cure noise,(if not )nothing lost?
What are your views,on the matter?
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Worn(or blocked)tappets are noisey,but what damage can they do?
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