General Tappets 1.2 8v

[rob89]

Hi, can anybody tell me whether a 1999 Mk1 Punto 1.2 8v has hydraulic tappets? Many thanks

 

[dave]

no shims n buckets

welcome to here

 

[rob89]

Many thanks for that.
Tappets are quite noisy after head gasket replacement also have a slight oil leak. Does the head need re-torquing after being run for a while?

 

[SlinkyCinqi]

is the oil leaking out from the rocker cover? common problem on the 1.2 8vs. Head shouldnt need torquing down after intial torquing.

Lenny

 

[rob89]

Oil is not leaking from the rocker cover. It is definately the head gasket area. No oil water mix and very little oil being lost, though you can smell it burning against the exhaust. You can also see a smear against the block at the front and rear of the engine.

 

[dave]

gasket hasnt been done right then, was heak skimmed, did you use new bolts, were both matting surfaces clean

 

[rob89]

According to the receipt for the work done the head was skimmed and new bolts used. I have only just bought the car and the work was carried out by the previous owner at the end of Sept. I think I will be contacting the garage that carried out the work.

 

[dave]

get the old owner to do it as the contract of repair will be with them