Doing the tappets!

Got any hints or tips? Share them here.
Forum rules
By using this site, you agree to our rules. Please see: Terms of Use
Post Reply
an_avenger
Minor Fan
Posts: 115
Joined: Wed Jun 12, 2002 1:00 am
Location: Fareham, Hampshire
MMOC Member: No

Doing the tappets!

Post by an_avenger »

If some day you decide to check whether your tappets are correct i.e. 'tapping' in sequence here's a good tip.

Take a long solid screwdriver (not the ratchet sort!), whilst the car is ticking over, place the 'screw' end of the screwdriver on the rocker cover and directly over a tappet. Then making a fist over the handle and placing your ear on the fist you should hear the single tappet; tapping! Now run the screwdriver across the rocker-cover listening to each tappet individually.

If there is a slight difference in tapping compared to the others, then it should be adjusted accordingly. If they all sound the same they should be alright!

Give it a try...! :wink:
Post Reply