Re: Any weekend project plans?

Posted by JD in KC On 2008/10/4 0:04:33

While attempting to replace a collapsed hydraulic lifter that had firmly wed itself to the lifter seat the lifter seat broke. So in order to replace the lifter seat the camshaft has to come out which means the grill, radiator, etc. blah blah blah. Anyway this weekend since I now have the head, water pump, radiator, fan, and some grill support brackets off the car and at home, I will be media blasting and painting while the mechanic continues to make his way to the camshaft at his shop.

It was a real eye-opener when I went looking for a replacement lifter seat which I guess is also known as a cam follower. I got the following results:

Vendor 1: 'Haven't seen one of those in stock since 1995'.
Vendor 2: 'Yeah, we have some... $150 each... how many you want?'
Vendor 3: 'Sure... they're $35 each'.

So I ordered two from vendor 3 along with a set of gaskets for the valve covers. Including shipping/handling, this was still $46 less than the quote for one lifter seat from Vendor 2. Please don't ask me who these guys are... they are all well known vendors with good reputations and I'm glad that they are all there. I'm just suggesting it really pays to shop around.

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