Recent content by Noel69

Just to let you guys know, after i fitted the new engine i now know it wasnt the headers that were making the ticking nosie. I put the old busted ass headers back on and there is no ticking at all now.

CA Cruisin, Mate I pulled the heads off, checked all the valves and valve springs for any damage and found nothing. After living with the ticking noise for months I finaly "cracked" and ended up buying a second hand engine out of a 2005 UZJ100. I was lucky enough to hear the engine running...

I have a 2uz-fe engine which I have removed the right hand head. Unfortunately i didn't remove the lifters before turning it over and as a result all the lifters and shims fell out. i know how to do a valve lash but my question is. With all the lifters and shims out and no way of knowing which...

I have extractors fitted so would that make any difference?

I have a 2003 UZJ100 V8 cruiser which has developed a loud ticking noise from I think the R/H/R of the engine. I have done a valve lash and compression check and both seem ok (with-in spec) I Believe that it maybe a lifter but not sure. What happens to a lifter to make it faulty?? as they are...