Author Topic: possible lack of oil to head in 1.6??? worn out lifter bores  (Read 1913 times)

August 01, 2010, 08:58:08 pm

pyro7890

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possible lack of oil to head in 1.6??? worn out lifter bores
« on: August 01, 2010, 08:58:08 pm »
i have 4 mk1s 2 1.5's and 2 1.6's and all of the heads have worn out lifter bores. does anyone know if this is a common problem and if so what is a good solution. i have heard of using an oil baffle and putting a higher volume oil pump. i just suspect it is a lack of oil but am unsure
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Reply #1August 02, 2010, 10:19:14 am

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Re: possible lack of oil to head in 1.6??? worn out lifter bores
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2010, 10:19:14 am »
my bet would be that they ran with the lifters way out of adjustment for too long.. and then all that excess clearance wallowed out the bores..

just a thought..

Reply #2August 03, 2010, 12:03:37 am

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Re: possible lack of oil to head in 1.6??? worn out lifter bores
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2010, 12:03:37 am »
or they were overheated, warping the head, which can tear up the cam bore pretty quick...
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Reply #3August 03, 2010, 03:57:25 pm

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Re: possible lack of oil to head in 1.6??? worn out lifter bores
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2010, 03:57:25 pm »
so this is not a problem if i take care of my engine and do the necessary adjustments? what are all of the adjustments necessary on the head?
thanks guys