Are we Flat Tappet engines on the S

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02-26-2007, 09:01 PM

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Are we Flat Tappet engines on the S

Are we Flat Tappet engines on the S and do we have to worry about this?

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02-26-2007, 09:23 PM

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02-26-2007, 09:42 PM

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Pretty sure the 'S' engine has roller-tipped levers that ride on the camshaft lobes for valve actuation, so no conventional flat tappets.

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