steve_a Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I believe on the series 2.25 it was recommended to set the tappets regularly, I assume coz it is a gruff old beast. But what about the 200tdi, I've had the Defender for about 3 years and i haven't got around to setting the tappets, thought it has only done about 10k in that time. The disco has done about 20k in the last 18 months and I haven't done that either, though I am sure it is sounding tappety in the morning (but then again at 216k I can't blame it). So is worth doing it or does it not matter as much on these engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 You should check and adjust the tappets at least once a year or part of the service shedule. The 200TDi engine is tough, but you should still look after it. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatback90 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 ^^^^^^^^ what he said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 ditto Hardly takes any time, worth doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Yep, a definite job to get done, as Les said it's tough but still needs lots of TLC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Think it's supposed to be done every six thousand miles, isn't it? Might be twelve, but my 300Tdi gets noticeable more tappety towards the ends of it's service intervals, and I do them every service. I'm assuming that the 200Tdi interval is the same as 300Tdi, which might not be the case, of course. Out of interest, why aren't they fitted with hydraulic tappets? Can they be retrofitted with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Think it's supposed to be done every six thousand miles, isn't it? Might be twelve, but my 300Tdi gets noticeable more tappety towards the ends of it's service intervals, and I do them every service. I'm assuming that the 200Tdi interval is the same as 300Tdi, which might not be the case, of course.Out of interest, why aren't they fitted with hydraulic tappets? Can they be retrofitted with them? Be careful what you wish for - I would love to be able to adjust the tappets on the V8 rather than face the much bigger task of changing them at a cost of nearly £50... Oh I know that I won't have to change them again for years, but I always found that there was something very satisfying about turning a rattly tickover into a smooth oily-sounding one with just a feeler gauge and a couple of spanners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Have to agree with Les. Defo an important part of maintenance, not difficut to do and it makes a noticeable difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Be careful what you wish for - I would love to be able to adjust the tappets on the V8 rather than face the much bigger task of changing them at a cost of nearly £50... Oh I know that I won't have to change them again for years, but I always found that there was something very satisfying about turning a rattly tickover into a smooth oily-sounding one with just a feeler gauge and a couple of spanners Maybe...but how old are your tappets? I'm not sure what their lifetime is, but it's got to be a fairly respectable multiple of 6000 miles, and I'd rather do one big job every 150k+ than have to do a fairly short one every six thousand. It adds up to quite a lot of work... Plus with the hydraulic tappets you don't have your engine getting rough towards the end of every service interval. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_a Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share Posted December 7, 2007 I should say in my defence that I did do the series tappets regularly, but I guess I have done so few miles in the 90 that I haven't noticed it needing it. If I can brave the weather I might get out and do it this weekend on the disco. I even have a wee tool that counts of in clicks the clearance, so I don't need feeler gauges, so I am being v lazy, but since we sold the house I have no garage, little tools, a pebble driveway.... I know I couldn't get my truck in the garage back in Gosport, but I miss having a bit of a workshop, this rental place is cream from bottom to top and the wife looks at me angrilly if I mention coming in covered with oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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