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sexysaxogirl
27th February 2009, 19:53
Do vtr's have adjustable tappets? i thought it was my exhaust gasket but i have changed that twice and its still tapping any ideas ???????
Jack5639
27th February 2009, 19:56
yes they do:y:
Jack5639
27th February 2009, 19:57
oh and to do it properly you need feeler gauges
sexysaxogirl
27th February 2009, 19:58
yeah my mate should be able to do them he has to do it on his 5 gtt
tomo2k8
16th March 2009, 10:01
how much is it to get them dun because mine taps and it dos my head in lol so if you cud give me a ruff estimate wud be great thanks
Sparco_Tom
16th March 2009, 10:52
about 40quid to get them done
goodall3518
16th March 2009, 12:12
depends what model your VTR is aint it, whether theyre hydraulic or not iirc?
Ryan
16th March 2009, 12:21
all vtr engines tap slightly anyway
Hot_Hatch
16th March 2009, 12:30
All 8v's sound like sewing machines!

You can quieten them for a while by setting tappets but for god sake make sure the engine is stone cold!
wilsh81
16th March 2009, 13:05
cost me 20 quid at my local garage :y:
AlexR
16th March 2009, 13:57
Pretty sure only blacktops have adjustable tappets.
stu-n-shell
16th March 2009, 13:59
what are tappets?
DigFonzSaxo
16th March 2009, 14:15
what are tappets?

:oops: are you sure? lol
stu-n-shell
16th March 2009, 14:17
yes i actualy dont know what they are.
DigFonzSaxo
16th March 2009, 14:46
O soz mate. Tappets are a part of the rocker arm that is in contract with the Inlet and Exhaust valves. They are adjusted with feeler gauges, easy job. Make sure engine is cold.
Liam_
16th March 2009, 15:15
All 8V's have adjustable tappets... only the valvers have hydraulic tappets. There's a good guide for adjusting them in the Haynes manual but in my experience, it's pretty hard to get them spot on. Best taking it to a Cit/ Pug specialist imo... shouldn't cost you more than £30.