cam followers

[johnnynova]

if these are worn it will reduce lift etc??

where could i source some new ones??

these are the things which the lifters push down onto which pivot then let the spring push up allowing the valve to open.... or am i getting them mixed up.....

cheers


john

[womble sri]

needforspeed.co.uk

[johnnynova]

?94 for 8 bits of metal...... bit too much.....
might as well by a o.e. camshift kit of ebay for ?20!

[LUV2XLR8]

ive bought standard new ones from my local motor factor yesterday for ?40
some places are stupid prices

[johnnynova]

sweet will try my local motor factors unless any1 else has got any other suggestions...


i am right about the name of the part i think they are?!...

[Adam]

if these are worn it will reduce lift etc??

Yes.

The follower is the piece of metal that the cam lobe pushes onto the open the valve. The top of the hydraulic tappet sits in a ball shape cut in the end of the follower.

The O.E cam kits on Ebay would be your best bet for a new set of standard ones, and a new cam etc.

[craig green]

There was an old & new type of follower. Vauxhall revised the shape to avoid snapping when over revved.

[dan23]

are the new shape ones slightly shorter
will it make a difference if i put 1.4 sr mark2 followers on 1.3 head the 1.4 followers seem 2 be a bit shorter where they sit in their grooves