2007-02-14 05:06:53 · 7 answers · asked by d n 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
If you need to ask it is definitely too big a job for you.
A competent "amateur" mechanic should be able to do it.
2007-02-14 05:18:18 · answer #1 · answered by Earwigo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have noisy "tappets" you will in all probability need to replace the Camshaft and the Followers (tappets) and the oil spray bar,these used to be sold as a kit ,and just to be on the safe side replace the cam belt at the same time.
If you get a garage to do it,it could end up costing more than the car's worth
2007-02-14 06:45:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a single overhead cam, and you mean the tappets need adjusting and not the valves need replacing, you'll need a special spanner if it's the tappets, if you have not got it, it would be advisable to go to local garage as it wouldn't cost a lot. If it's that the valves need replacing, it isn't worth doing, as it is a BIG job and would cost a LOT of money..
2007-02-14 08:07:36 · answer #3 · answered by Welshdragon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have/get a haynes manual for the car in question, follow it carefully you should have no problems. But i seem to remember some ford engines had hydraulic lifters that eliminated any manual adjustments. If this is the case it will need a camshaft kit.
2007-02-14 05:39:38 · answer #4 · answered by Camaro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's more fiddly than big. You'll need the high-tech special tool, which is basically a bent 17mm spanner.
2007-02-16 09:37:00 · answer #5 · answered by Bandit600 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u be better off scrapping it
2007-02-14 22:26:31 · answer #6 · answered by A J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no! do you mean the tappets?
2007-02-14 05:28:30 · answer #7 · answered by peter p 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋