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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

09-12-2006, 10:32 PM

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Bad hydraulic lifters -- How can you tell?

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Posted By joselu43

If the hydraulic compensator is OK, you are down...

If the hydraulic compensator is OK, you are down to three things: cam lobe, rocker and shim. One or more of those could be worn out from use. I assume you checked the rocker and it was OK. Assuming...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

09-11-2006, 10:20 PM

Replies: 12

Bad hydraulic lifters -- How can you tell?

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Posted By joselu43

Don't I know it! It makes a real big mess, but it...

Don't I know it! It makes a real big mess, but it is worth it to me. My rationale is that I should be able to discover any installation mistakes without causing heavy engine damage.

Jl

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

09-11-2006, 12:07 AM

Replies: 12

Bad hydraulic lifters -- How can you tell?

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Posted By joselu43

Will do. Oil tube fittings are OK. I plan on...

Will do. Oil tube fittings are OK. I plan on turning the engine with the starter (coil disconnected) to make sure everything is in its proper place and that I get nice oil jets out of the lubrication...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

09-10-2006, 10:40 AM

Replies: 12

Bad hydraulic lifters -- How can you tell?

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Posted By joselu43

Tom, Thanks for the explanation, I have a...

Tom,
Thanks for the explanation, I have a better picture of how it all works now except for the lifter/adjuster itself. I suppose it is pushed up by oil pressure when the engine is running and it...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

09-09-2006, 05:33 PM

Replies: 12

Bad hydraulic lifters -- How can you tell?

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Posted By joselu43

Bad hydraulic lifters -- How can you tell?

I am in the process of replacing worn rocker arms and I am wondering about the lifters. According to the manual, you check them pushing with a hammer handle and making sure they do not "drop too...

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