Re: Re: Roller Rockers and Other Minor Mods

From: Jason&Sarah (Jpm699@email.msn.com)
Date: Sat Jan 08 2000 - 13:50:11 EST


Could you please explain more on this one?
>You have to bring each cylinder up in the firing position(remote starter
>device), insuring both valves are closed.

Jason

>
>> I'm also curious about this, more so about the actual install of these
>> parts. I'm looking at the Crower 1.7 roller rockers, pushrods, valve
>> springs and steel retainers. Is it just a manor of unbolting the old and
>> bolting on the new? How involved is it and could someone who has never
even
>> had thier valve covers off do this?
>>
>> Jason
>>
>> >For instance, I've heard it would be a good idea to swap out the stock
>> rocker
>> >arms for some roller rockers for longer engine life. Is this true? Do
I
>> >replace/upgrade the push rods and springs while I'm at it?
>> >
>> >Please note, I'm not setting the truck up for racing use. I just want
to
>> make
>> >the improvements that will give me a strong and more bullet proof engine
>> for my
>> >wheeling adventures and day to day use. Besides, I like tinkering with
it!
>> :-)
>> >
>> >Some bolt on stuff I've done so far on my '98 318:
>> >
>> >JBA Headers
>> >180 T-Stat
>> >Magnacore Wires
>> >Cat-Back Exhaust
>> >Open Element Air Cleaner (FABM)
>> >Synthetic Oils
>> >
>> >Planned Mods:
>> >
>> >F&B Stage I TB
>> >? <---- Please fill in engine mods here! ;-)
>> >?
>> >?
>> >?
>> >
>> >TIA
>> >Tom
>> >
>> >
>
>



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