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2056 Valvetrain question |
flipb |
Sep 23 2013, 01:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,766 Joined: 2-September 09 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 10,752 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Let me preface: I'm not a mechanic and I've never built an engine, so what I'm sharing below is secondhand from my engine builder...
We are in the midst of building my stock 2.0 into a 2056. I purchased 96mm Pistons & Cylinders from European Motorworks, along with new valves, cam, and various other hardware... EMW also cleaned/refurbished the heads and rods. My engine builder here in Virginia is a little bewildered by some of what EMW sold me. Specifically, he says that the alignment of the rockers & valves "sucks". The valve adjustment screw has to be turned all the way in, buried in the rocker, and it still looks like there will be severe wear. He suggested we might have the wrong lifters or need longer pushrods. Or there might be an alternative to use rockers from a 1.7 and/or something off a 911 with a ball & socket joint. I'm going to post the full invoice of what I bought from EMW -- perhaps someone can help me understand the issue, either from the notes above or by reviewing the parts list. Does this make sense or sound familiar to anyone? What's the right fix? I'm stuck in the middle of trying to get resolution from EMW for an issue I don't fully understand, but I want to see if anyone here might quickly spot the problem. |
stugray |
Sep 26 2013, 11:06 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,825 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
QUOTE Well, I couldn't be sure. I took the description to mean that the screws were driven into the rocker until the slot was buried. Ahh... I think you are right. I was originally picturing that he could not get the feet far enough IN to get any valve lash. Now I think you are right. |
worn |
Sep 27 2013, 11:02 AM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,348 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE Well, I couldn't be sure. I took the description to mean that the screws were driven into the rocker until the slot was buried. Ahh... I think you are right. I was originally picturing that he could not get the feet far enough IN to get any valve lash. Now I think you are right. To finish this off. I drove my 2056 914 to work today again, and it runs like a top. It wouldn't have but for the advice of people who responded here and others on the board. Thanks!! |
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