Club G40 Forum

Technical => Engine and Transmission => Topic started by: poloeatonm45 on May 02, 2009, 09:11:39 PM

Title: g40 and tappets???
Post by: poloeatonm45 on May 02, 2009, 09:11:39 PM
hi im just wondering why you need to change the tappets when fitting an aftermarket cam the an engine ? what is the reason for this?

steven
Title: Re: g40 and tappets???
Post by: hayesey on May 02, 2009, 09:44:42 PM
well uyou dont have to but it's a good idea.  The tappits andcam wear together so old tappits will have worn to the shape of a different cam.
Title: Re: g40 and tappets???
Post by: poloeatonm45 on May 02, 2009, 09:55:58 PM
ok that is what i thought but i was just wondering if they was any other reason to do this .

steven