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Old 12-03-2005, 11:06 PM
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Is there any reason to replace these things? The one i have seem ok, but i do not know what everyone is doing with them? Should I replace them or just reuse?
Old 12-04-2005, 07:44 AM
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depends what you want to do... I chose to replace them just for piece of mind since its only 20 bucks for the set of four. I had a lifter go south, and Im scared to death about turning a liftere sideways. Not that these plastic retainers would make a difference, but new ones couldnt hurt, right? I think most people dont bother replacing them.
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I am going to replace mine. I think $20 in the overall cost budget is worth it.
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I don't any need to replace them, they don't wear out.
Old 12-04-2005, 09:36 AM
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Some of mine had slop in them allowing them the lifter to rotate 10-15degrees. For $20...it's probably worth it. I upgraded to the LS2 ones and drilled the oil holes in the side (1/4").
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Originally Posted by Teutonic Speedracer
Some of mine had slop in them allowing them the lifter to rotate 10-15degrees. For $20...it's probably worth it. I upgraded to the LS2 ones and drilled the oil holes in the side (1/4").
If they are loose then obviously it makes sense. Mine were OK though.
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for 20 dollars, why not replace them. I didnt know they were that cheap. What is the deal with the ls2 retainers?
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ls2 retainers work in the ls1, but the ls1 retainers dont fit the tls2 block
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I am building an ls2. Do any of you guys have the part number handy for the ls2 retainers? I would very much appreciate.
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Originally Posted by GuitsBoy
ls2 retainers work in the ls1, but the ls1 retainers dont fit the tls2 block
to save from haiving any problems i will use the new ls1 retainers. thanks guys
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Originally Posted by ChucksZ06
I am building an ls2. Do any of you guys have the part number handy for the ls2 retainers? I would very much appreciate.
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Thank you speedracer. Have a nice Christmas.


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