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FTO realible mechanic? engine tappet issues.
Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 3:32 pm
by bryan
Hi guys,
Just wandering if anyone knows a reliable mechanic that specializes in fto's in victoria? Dont seem to have many mechanics that know a lot about the FTO's.
also, my engine tappets are getting noisy? is this a major concern? does anyone know how much will it cost to replace them? or can i just ignore the noise?
Many thanks for your help and reply.
Re: FTO realible mechanic? engine tappet issues.
Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 4:55 pm
by Technikhaus
if you can bare to, just ignore them :p
Re: FTO realible mechanic? engine tappet issues.
Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 4:56 pm
by Bennoz
What model FTO? GPX or GR? etc
One of our members is a mechanic down there..
Re: FTO realible mechanic? engine tappet issues.
Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 5:14 pm
by bryan
Yeah I want to ignore them but im afraid they may damage the engine in the long run?
Could I please get the contact details of any recommended mechanic?
How are the 1995 auto FTO's are they quite reliable?
Thanks for your help.
Re: FTO realible mechanic? engine tappet issues.
Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 5:52 pm
by Daniel2019
Tappet noise wont hurt the engine, its just annoying to listen to. You may gain an ever so slight amount of performance from replacing/adjusting to factory spec but you won't notice it at all.
His username is Payaya
Most mechanics can do FTOs. Not really anything special about them.
Re: FTO realible mechanic? engine tappet issues.
Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 7:28 pm
by bryan
thanks so much guys!! cheersss...
Re: FTO realible mechanic? engine tappet issues.
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 10:16 pm
by bryan
Daniel2019 wrote:Tappet noise wont hurt the engine, its just annoying to listen to. You may gain an ever so slight amount of performance from replacing/adjusting to factory spec but you won't notice it at all.
His username is Payaya
Most mechanics can do FTOs. Not really anything special about them.
Have u got tappet noises as well? And u ignored them? It just seems weird to ignore them, last thing I want is to damage my engine.
Re: FTO realible mechanic? engine tappet issues.
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 10:24 pm
by Vectose
No he didn't ignore them. Tappet noise will not damage the engine though. It is just a big annoyance to listen to.
Re: FTO realible mechanic? engine tappet issues.
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 10:37 pm
by bryan
Vectose wrote:No he didn't ignore them. Tappet noise will not damage the engine though. It is just a big annoyance to listen to.
thanks thats a relief. as mechanics has advised me otherwise. dont have the spare cash to do them yet. but if they dont damage the engine, even better.
Re: FTO realible mechanic? engine tappet issues.
Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 10:40 pm
by FTOwnage
Vectose wrote:No he didn't ignore them. Tappet noise will not damage the engine though. It is just a big annoyance to listen to.
Maybe when they are over tightened it does
