read this and be warned about your motor

[Bladecutter]

Originally Posted by blinkwatt

Man....people should just calm down....I bet if this thread wasn't started people would drive their M96 engines for 100k+ miles with only the worry of IMS failure....now were going to see lifter threads for years now....

Why shouldn't we have a conversation about our engines?
Isn't that exactly what these forums are for?

Also, if an engine with 86k miles on it, like my '98 2.5 does, has 20 bad lifters in it (just for speculation), and I were to replace all the bad lifters in the engine, it would then allow the camshafts to properly transmit the proper amount of lift to the valves.

That would mean that I might have restored 10 hp (another figure that is purely speculative) back to the engine just by spending say $300 on parts.

So why wouldn't I want to know about a procedure to inspect my valve lifters if it allows me to work on my car, and restore a bit of extra power, that would then be put to full use the next time I go to the track, and power my way around HPR?

What exactly do you have against discussions about engine repairs?

BC.

[Brucelee]

Frankly, this is one of the more interesting threads I can recall having. We rarely get a glimpse into the bowels of our engines.

Good or bad, the topic is quite intriquing.

[rob76turbo]

Rich, I am with you and bladecutter. This way we can make (hopefully) informed decisions regarding the motor and what we want to do with it. I for one tend to turn my own wrenches and have performed pretty major surgery on my old 930, 944T and 968. So swapping out lifters, chains and pads does not scare me, I just know that the car will be up on jack stands / lift for a while. I plan to replace the IMS / RMS when the car needs a new clutch (which will probably be in the 10K mile range for replacement) and of course all the other "while you are in there" things too. Now we just need to add the lifter / chain / pad to that list.

I for one would appreciate a good DIY write up on the procedure as well as a good source for parts.

Jake, you mentioned one brand (Febi if I remember correctly) or yours? I will be checking yours and LN to see if those parts are now available.

Thanks everyone for chipping in on this VERY interesting thread.