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Are we Flat Tappet engines on the S

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Old Feb 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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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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Old Feb 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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