Just Got A Major Service Done And....

DanXbix · Post by **DanXbix** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 7:04 am

Hey just got my Timeing chain done and VRS set And Cam seals etc
Got it done for $1020 Good price i think Only now my engine is making a really bad ticking noise (like my old subaru) and service guys reckon i need new hydralic lifters (the engine was really quite before the service). Do you think they have stuffed it up? Will it be expensive?

Im so anoiyed

err

jonowong · Post by **jonowong** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 9:20 am

do you have a gpx or a gr?

u can adjust the lifters on the gpx yourself... or if its a gr you can replace the lifters for under $500...

when you had the major service, they couldve used a thinner engine oil, so the lifters became more audiable

DanXbix · Post by **DanXbix** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 12:22 pm

Hi got a GPX Manual Just got it back from Autocraft in hobart and they said it sound like abit of sealant may have blocked a lifter and changed oil to Motul 8100 ECO-ENERGY 5W30 OIL so sounds like my cars getting repaired again only done about 1000k since i brought and some of that is when serviced err

Its so annoying

jonowong · Post by **jonowong** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 12:25 pm

well i dunno how to fix the sealant problem... but the lifters can be adjusted with the guide in the DIY section of the forum

also 5-30 is a very thin oil, might be whats causing them to be louder aswell

DanXbix · Post by **DanXbix** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 2:07 pm

i have had the oil drain 4times in the last 3days i think my engine is going to have to come apart err anyone know of a good url where i can order new hydrolic lifters and tappets for a 94 GPX?

jonowong · Post by **jonowong** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 3:32 pm

http://www.kempys.co.nz/

but you wont need ones... the gpx ones are adjustable...

DanXbix · Post by **DanXbix** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:38 pm

how come the service people keep saying i need replacment hydralic lifters my car is a GPX? that site only sells non mivec lifters? i'm abit confused thanks

sublime19 · Post by **sublime19** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:46 pm

hey jono u could use this to apply for the IMC position, look how helpful u are!

and u didn't even call him a noob the whole time

jonowong · Post by **jonowong** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 6:40 pm

DanXbix wrote:how come the service people keep saying i need replacment hydralic lifters my car is a GPX? that site only sells non mivec lifters? i'm abit confused thanks

im thinking the mechanics are a bit NEWB to the fto and not knowing the are adjustable... or they tryna make some money from you....

dodgy line of work it is!!!

sublime19 wrote:hey jono u could use this to apply for the IMC position, look how helpful u are! Cool
and u didn't even call him a noob the whole time Razz

mate im always helpful! but i dont think i can get the IMC position!!! hahaha

DanXbix · Post by **DanXbix** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 6:40 pm

I'm a newbie come on be nice i know they are adjustable but i'm going on what Mitsubishi said. I Don't know much about engines only the basics. This noise is really bad and really anoying Sounds like my old subaru
Noise is coming from the back bank so i think maybe a bit of silicon blocking oil getting though properly from when they fixed (or stuffed up)
Any help would be great

jonowong · Post by **jonowong** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 6:42 pm

if they stuffed it up they should fix it for free...

its like if the mechanic writes off my car while its in the workshop to be fixed... they would hafta buy me a new car

fto617 · Post by **fto617** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 7:10 pm

actually...if they write off your car or it gets stolen...they dont bear any responsibility if they issue a disclosure statement ...

sublime19 · Post by **sublime19** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 3:16 pm

jonowong wrote:
mate im always helpful! but i dont think i can get the IMC position!!! hahaha

LOL aye lad i no what u mean when u say "your always helpful", tellin kunts off ahah!!

Breza · Post by **Breza** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 4:14 pm

im thinking the mechanics are a bit NEWB to the fto and not knowing the are adjustable... or they tryna make some money from you....

dodgy line of work it is!!!

Mechanic is not a newb as they have been working on my GPX for the last 3 years.

Fairly reputable workshop.......last time I was up there they were doing work on a GT40 replica, supercharged 350z, 650hp WRX plus a bunch of aother cars that make the FTO look very average indeed.

DanXbix, feel free to PM me, We can meet up for coffe or something and I can check out your car if you like? see if it is noisy compared to mine etc etc

I didn't have problems with my lifters (they are solid and just get adjusted) but there are little plastic clips (for lack of a better description) in the top end that can crack and work their way loose.

Cheers

Chris

DanXbix · Post by **DanXbix** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 8:10 pm

They Meant DJ Motors Are Newbies!!
My Car Was So Quite Before It Was Fixed!!

Autocraft Have to pull Back Bank Apart to see what the problem is
More Money!!

noccers · Post by **noccers** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 8:50 pm

DanXbix wrote:They Meant DJ Motors Are Newbies!!
My Car Was So Quite Before It Was Fixed!!

Autocraft Have to pull Back Bank Apart to see what the problem is
More Money!!

I'd take up Brenza's offer if I were you...

But whatever the event, keep us informed. Always good to hear the outcome of the story.

DanXbix · Post by **DanXbix** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:48 am

Ok handed the keys to service guys again said it will be 2 to 3 days
i will post outcome when i get it back

sorry didn't contact you Brenza went to the V8's at simeons plains yesterday is your car for sale?

Breza · Post by **Breza** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 6:34 pm

is your car for sale?

Nope I have actually just retired it as a daily driver, it is now my weekend car.

Have purchased a 2002 Commodore SS with 6 speed, factory leather and factory sunroof off my soon to be father in law at trade in prices.

It's a bit more comfortable to drive around in........and means I can mod the FTO without the need to drive it every day.

Let us know how you go with DJ's!

Cheers

Chris

DanXbix · Post by **DanXbix** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:38 pm

Ok saw a silver one today all good.

One of the mechanics said to me it looks like a couple of hydrylic lifters are not getting any oil through them. Is it possible that could of happened
by just getting the oil drained? They are not to sure but are saying it will be six week before they can get any? Or is there a place you guys or gals know of?

thanks again

khunjeng · Post by **khunjeng** » Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:56 pm

DanXbix wrote:Ok saw a silver one today all good.

One of the mechanics said to me it looks like a couple of hydrylic lifters are not getting any oil through them. Is it possible that could of happened
by just getting the oil drained? They are not to sure but are saying it will be six week before they can get any? Or is there a place you guys or gals know of?

thanks again

either got crap in them or your havn't got enough oil pressure....I bet its the crap scenario..as said 100 times...get them adjusted.