lifter changing

[nova_sr_boi1991]

My nova has started to tick now (noisey lifters) I've got a new set just wondering if there is anyway of changing them without removal ov the camshaft ?
Any advice would be great before I have to take it all apart as it hasn't long had new bolts, gasket etc
Cheers

[Royston]

What engine??

(assuming OHC 8V),

No you need to remove the camshaft you can remove the camshaft without removing the head, (there were some specialist tools to compress the valve springs, but can be done with out the tools with a bit of thought and a few levers

Might be a worn camshaft/followers

[pottersrebel]

the 1300 lifters can be changed with the cam still in place, very fiddly but possible

[Royston]

I stand corrected :d

[mowgli]

its a case of pushing them down with something to blow the oil out, then remove the followers.

[nova_sr_boi1991]

Thanks for the replys guys, its a e16se gte lump, I think its the lifters as if I don't use it for a few days and the oil drains out it does not tick? I'm assuming they are knackered and are pumping up, I was thinking about just depressing the valve springs removing follower and changing the lifters 1 at a time, moving the cam as I go?

[pottersrebel]

I stand corrected :d

like i said it is very fiddly though. my engine builder did it for me in the pits a few months back, after all the cursing and swearing i think he`d have prefered to pull the cam off lol

[pottersrebel]

thats exactly what my engine builder did mate, he also used a magnet to help lift out the lifter, we then compressed the new lifters to help fit them back in

[nova_sr_boi1991]

ok, cheers for the advice boys, I'll have a crack 2moz

[dstevenson]

Hi,

This simple tool makes removing the follower and lifter a doddle. Can be easily done one lifter at a time with cam in place. Also allows you to change/check them one at a time to find the faulty one - although this should also be possible by simply pressing down on the top of the follower/lifter with a large screwdriver. The bad lifters will easily compress compared to a good one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-VS151-Rocker-Arm-Valve-Compensator-Tool-/140703713906?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item20c2984a72

David

[nova_sr_boi1991]

thanks very much david :)