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Zetec 1.8 to 2.0 cams
piddy - 3/10/07 at 11:09 AM

When changing silver top zetec cams from 1.8 to 2.0 should you change more than just the cams?

I seem to remember reading on here that you need to change shims or something as well.

[Edited on 18/1/08 by piddy]


bob - 3/10/07 at 11:20 AM

New set of lifters lifters as well is normal so i've been informed, probs worth also a cambelt kit too if you dont know the history.

lifters link

belt kit

Above cam kit is stated for mondeo, best check how many idlers you have for correct kit.

[Edited on 3/10/07 by bob]


JAG - 3/10/07 at 11:24 AM

It's about swopping over the items that have 'worn together' over the life of the camshaft donor engine.

So the tappets (hydraulic/solid etc...) plus the camshaft would be best.


Danozeman - 3/10/07 at 01:29 PM

Iv just got the 2 litre cams in mine. Runs fine with no taps.


piddy - 3/10/07 at 04:20 PM

Hi.
I changed the belt 3000 miles ago so that should be ok.
The engine I have has only done 48000 miles will the lifters have worn enough to change them? or could I use the ones from the engine the cams are coming from?
I Should have said before i'm using second hand cams.

[Edited on 3/10/07 by piddy]