Lifters - 4g93

[VIN18M]

So I'm going to be putting a new set of lifters in in the next couple of weeks. Will be ordering revised 4g93 lifters from MEEK, but was just wondering if the lifter removal tool he sells will work with the 93 head? It's only listed as being compatible with1.6L, 2.0L and 3.0L heads on his site.
Just wanted to make sure before I put an order in...

 

[evo-gsr]

If it works on those other engines why would it not work on the 1.8...that would be my way of thinking.

 

[evo-gsr]

Call on Monday to confirm would be my advice.

 

[VIN18M]

That's what I thought!
I just ordered it anyway, for $35 can't really go wrong.
I'm sure someone else on here will find a use for it when I'm done...

 

[ted]

Removal tool? didnt know you needed one

 

[VIN18M]

Can use flathead screwdriver but I figure whatever makes it easier.
I'm definitely not pulling the cams out and doing the timing again...

 

[evo-gsr]

Yeah...fuck that.

 

[ted]

yeah ive got the advantage of setting it all up in one go

 

[Sulusi Eteru]

I was lucky enough to change mine with the cams still in and with a trusty flat-head but like everyone else...never again lol

 

[VIN18M]

So the lifters and tool arrived today, I just went and checked the tool on the old GTi head and it should work fine - even though it doesn't have cams fitted it looks like everything clears as it should. Which is good news!

One thing I noticed is that the lifters in the GTi head have the larger oil holes like the revised lifters I have. I know I never had lifter noise with the GTi head and never had the lifters replaced as I've owned the car since new. Also, it's a 2000 model which is the first series motors so it's not like they could have changed to revised lifters later on.

Can't remember what the ones were like that were in the head that's on the car, will find out soon enough though...

 

[mathew_colville]

did you get a chance to try the tool on your lifters? im about to by the lifters too and wondering if i should get the tool or not?

 

[VIN18M]

Haven't had time yet, hoping to do them this Sunday.

 

[Sulusi Eteru]

Mat...get the tool.

 

[mathew_colville]

hehe sounds like you had fun with the screwdriver

 

[mathew_colville]

Hi Mathew,

Lifter Removal tool will work on 4G93T engine.

http://www.meek.com.au/tools/lifter-removal-tool.html


Regards,
Pat Meek
Office Manager

 

[evo-gsr]

Or...you could wait for Vinnie to do his and buy his? Im sure he mentioned selling it once he was done with it??

 

[VIN18M]

Yep, happy to offload it for slightly less than what I paid to help out.

If you can wait till I get my ass into gear and do the lifter change...

 

[mathew_colville]

nah its ok, already ordered the parts i need

 

[Sulusi Eteru]

Hahaha..yep good times with the screwdriver alright lol

 

[evo-gsr]

Yep, happy to offload it for slightly less than what I paid to help out.
If you can wait till I get my ass into gear and do the lifter change...

I tried for you mate!