2018 Hyundai Kona 1.6T AWD tuner car ( look at my signature link below) 76,000 HARD miles. Hyundai put in mechanical lifters in the 1.6T JUST because they are CHEAP, they say performance engine HA HA. GTI and Golf R have hydraulic lifters. Enough said. They spec to check at 60,000 some have seen a need to adjust at this point too. I also want to stick in some ARP head studs and dump the OEM head bolts that are known to stretch. One for one replacement, to keep the head gasket seal, I hope. I also want to replace the high pressure fuel pump roller cam as a preventative maintenance issue. I have seen a couple rollers go bad in industrial equipment that is in my head. Cams must come out for all of these R&R. If so I will also be changing the timing chain/guides /tensioner since it is of course, CHEAP and not that robust, because I am this far.
ALL OEM parts from an online Hyundai discount parts from a known USA Hyundai dealership. Avg 20% off. I even bought a front chain cover $112 to reduce a chance of seeing Mr Murphy, worth the piece of mind. First thing is to document valve lash cold, then once the cams are out mic the cups with a new Brown & Sharpe mic as the laser etching specs are not suppose to be used because of cup wear. Once I have the new cup specs needed it is off hopefully on Monday/Tuesday to the local dealer for a next day delivery order, for all new correct speced lifter cups. Fun Fun!!!!
ALL OEM parts from an online Hyundai discount parts from a known USA Hyundai dealership. Avg 20% off. I even bought a front chain cover $112 to reduce a chance of seeing Mr Murphy, worth the piece of mind. First thing is to document valve lash cold, then once the cams are out mic the cups with a new Brown & Sharpe mic as the laser etching specs are not suppose to be used because of cup wear. Once I have the new cup specs needed it is off hopefully on Monday/Tuesday to the local dealer for a next day delivery order, for all new correct speced lifter cups. Fun Fun!!!!
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