I have almost 20k on my bike and a stage 4 kit and i keep seeing a good interval for lifters is 25k, less with aggresive cams. I needed new tires so i told the indy to throw a set of lifters in. He also recommended changing the tensioners. I declined since theyre supposed to be way better than the old spring loaded ones. He calls today, says they pulled the cam chest cover and they need changed. Im not even getting into price, but is the guy padding the bill or is this a legitimate concern at this mileage? I dont use mechanics often because ive been screwed by quite a few and im kind of wondering if this shop should have just lost my trust or if this is a good call by them.

Thanks.

 

A picture is worth a thousand words.

 

yeah, i know, but im 250 miles away or i would have dropped by.

 

That’s not what I meant. Have him send you a picture.

 

If it was open I would change lifters, so you can forget about them. Id probably do bearings and pad and not open it for a very long time. Especially if you have to pay for labor.

Not saying they need it. But he will have to remove pads and lifters to get cams out anyways. IMO, they should be replaced 50-70k. I have heard of lifters going sooner, though not normal.

You replace them and you can close it up for years.

 

it went in to get the lifters changed. Im asking was it prudent to check the tensioners too

 

Obviously, you don’t trust the guy, so have…him…send…you…a…picture…of…the…outer…cam…chain …tensioner.

 

Changing the lifters and Inspected the cams so no come-back issues later... and mentioned the tensioners. Normal for the work.

 

They are less than $100 I believe. Not much more to pull cam plate with lifters out. I would do bearings and not open it for 50-70k miles.

I will admit I am surprised there is much wear. But they are cheap

Your lifters failed at 20k? You already had cams done and left in stock lifters?