i was wondering how to get the rollers out?? do i have to take the plastic peaices off then slide them out or what?? cut me a little slack, this is the first time ive ever took a whole engine apart??any other tips or things to keep in mind?? thanks, dwayne

 

What is a "roller"? If you are referring to a lifter (sounds like what you are trying to describe), just grab 'em and pull them up (needle nose pliers work well, you can grab the "lip"), or pull up on the plastic surround, they'll probably come out (if not, they'll come up enough that you will be able to grab them).

If you are referring to something other than a lifter, disregard.

Shawn

 

Shawn the plastic peice he's talking about is the lifter retainers...

Yes, there is a 10mm bolt holding down the retainers, you can see it in the center. Unbolt, and slide them out. Some of the lifters will probably come out with it. The other ones can be pulled out with a magnet or a pair of needle nose. Try to keep them in order of where you took them out, and replace them in their original position. I also recommend soaking them in oil a full 12-24 hrs before reinstallation along with your rockers...Keeps everything nice a lubricated to prevent a dry start, and stuck lifters...

Josh

 

Assuming a new cam is being installed, what is the benefit/necessity of keeping them in order? Roller lifters, unlike flat tappet lifters, do not "conform" to the cam surface, correct? If the same cam was being installed, it may be beneficial, but otherwise.....

Just curious, Shawn

 

its not really on an aluminum block. In an iron motor they wear with the bores theyre in.

 

You are correct. It's not a must to keep them in order, but neither is soaking the lifters in oil before reinstallation. Just the small things that count, they may help, and if it doesn't you still have the peice of mind knowing you did it anyway. Kinda like checking PV on a itty bitty cam, not really necessary but the peice of mind is there. Call me **** retentive if you will

Josh

 

Alright **** rententive Actually when I got my Comp Rs, there was a paper in the box that said you have to soak them in a very thin oil for at least 24 hrs.... I think LOL

 

Yeah, it's recommended but i've gone without it before and had no problems.

 

im sorry guys, its been a long day but thanks for the help!!! how can you tell if you have a dry lifter?? im changing out my motor and my cam has about 2k miles on it maybe... im just not sure yet what that knocking sound was... it was a pretty solid and loud noise?? any thoughts?? thanks again to all!!!!