Valve Lifter Oil Filter Removal and Installation Procedure

Removal Procedure
Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
Remove the oil pump cover bolts.
Remove the oil pump cover.
Mark the inner and the outer gears in relation to the oil pump housing.
Remove the inner and the outer oil pump gears.
Remove the oil pump pressure relief valve plug.
Remove the oil pump pressure relief valve and the spring.
Clean and inspect the oil pump. Refer to Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection .
Installation Procedure

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REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. Remove the oil level indicator tube.
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Remove the engine oil and the engine oil filter.
4. Remove the oil filter adapter.
5. Remove the starter.
6. Remove the flywheel inspection cover.
7. Remove the engine mount through bolts.
8. Raise and support the engine.

1. Remove the oil pan nuts and bolts. Note the location of any studs to assist reassembly.
2. Remove the engine oil pan and the gasket.
3. Clean all sealing surfaces. Refer to Oil Pan Clean and Inspect under Engine Unit Repair.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Install the engine oil pan and a NEW gasket. Refer to Oil Pan Installation under Engine Unit Repair.
2. Lower the engine onto the mounts.
3. Install the engine mount through-bolts.
4. Install the starter.
5. Install the flywheel inspection cover.
6. Install the engine oil filter and the engine oil.
7. Install the oil filter adapter.
8. Install the oil level indicator tube.

Before you tear apart half the engine can I suggest this. Find a can of "seafoam motor tune" you should be able to find it just about anywhere automotive parts are sold. Poor half the can in the oil. Start the engine and let it run until the lifter noise goes away. Change the oil and filter. Add the other half a can of seafoam to the oil and drive it. If you have a sticky lifter this will free it up. I have yet for it not to work. If the noise doesn't go away its probably not a lifter.

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Typically lifter noise indicates loose or broken components. Pull the cover and check for damage or lifter play. Follow the factory procedure for re-setting your valve clearances. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Inspect/Test/Service/Replace Hydraulic lifters can fail for several reasons:

• Dirt lodged in the check valve can allow the lifter to leak. Too much wear between the lifter and the body can cause excessive leak-down. This results in a noisy lifter.
• A lifter might be noisy because of an oil pressure problem.

NOTE An oil pressure problem will be evident on hollow pushrod engines if no oil is reaching the rocker arms.

• A lifter can become stuck because of varnish that accumulates between its plunger and body due to a lack of periodic oil changes.
• A stuck lifter can sometimes be freed up by the addition of an additive to the oil, or by spraying fuel system spray cleaner down a hollow pushrod oil channel.
• Lifters that stick because of varnish buildup can sometimes be loosened up by squirting carburetor spray cleaner down the hollow pushrod lubricating channel, where it contacts the rocker arm.

Hydraulic lifters are not rebuilt because they are relatively inexpensive. It is possible to disassemble and clean lifters but they must be reassembled with their mated parts. Because of the labor time involved, this procedure is usually impractical.
Sometimes a piece of foreign material becomes lodged in the lifter check valve. If the lifter is removed and disassembled before serious wear between the lifter and cam lobe results, it may be cleaned.
Worn mechanical (solid) lifters can be reground.

• The base of the lifter is ground to a radius on a special lifter grinder.
• Roller lifters have a longer service life than standard lifters.
• Wear can occur on the roller pin. Some of these pins are serviceable.

It might occasionally be necessary to disassemble a hydraulic lifter to clean it or to inspect it.

• If this is necessary, disassemble one lifter at a time and pay attention to the order of the check valve assembly.
• Lifter disassembly is done by pressing down on the pushrod seat with your thumb and using a screwdriver to remove the snap ring.
• Remove the plunger from the body; this may require tapping the body.
• Next, remove the check valve assembly.
• After thoroughly cleaning the lifter components in solvent, visually inspect them for signs of wear.
• If the internal components pass inspection, the lifter can be reassembled.
• During reassembly, cleanliness of the parts is of utmost importance.

Hydraulic Lifters REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 4.8L Engines

1. Remove the rocker cover.
2. Remove the engine side cover.
3. Back off the rocker arm adjusting nuts and remove the pushrods. Keep them in order for installation.
4. Reaching through the side cover opening, lift out the hydraulic lifters. If your are going to re-use the lifters, remove them one at a time and mark each one for installation. They must be re-installed in the same locations. If a lifter is stuck, it can be removed with a grasping-type lifter tool, available form most auto parts stores.
   
5. Inspect each lifter thoroughly. If any of them shows any signs of wear, heat bluing or damage, replace the whole set. To install:
   
6. Install and coat each lifter with engine oil supplement.
7. Install the remaining components by reversing the removal procedure.
8. Once installation is complete, adjust the valves as described in the valve lash procedure. Fig. 1: Stuck lifters must be freed using a slide hammer type lifter removal tool
   

4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L And 7.4L Engines

1. Remove the cylinder head cover.
2. Remove the intake manifold.
3. Back off the rocker arm adjusting nuts and remove the pushrods. Keep them in order for installation.
4. Remove the lifter retainer bolts, retainer and restrictor.
5. Remove the lifters. If your are going to re-use the lifters, remove them one at a time and mark each one for installation. They must be re-installed in the same locations. If a lifter is stuck, it can be removed with a grasping-type lifter tool, available from most auto parts stores.
6. Inspect each lifter thoroughly. If any of them shows any signs of wear, heat bluing or damage, replace the whole set.
7. Coat each lifter with engine oil supplement prior to installation. Tighten the retainer bolts to 12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm). Adjust the valves as described in the valve lash procedure.

6.2L And 6.5L Diesel Engines Fig. 2: Diesel engine valve lifter

1. Remove the cylinder head cover.
2. Remove the rocker arm shaft, rocker arms and pushrods. Keep all parts in order and properly identified for installation.
3. Remove the clamps and lifter guide plates.
4. Remove the lifters by reaching through the access holes in the cylinder head with a magnetic lifter tool. If you are going to re-use the lifters, remove them one at a time and mark each one for installation. They must be re-installed in the same locations. If a lifter is stuck, it can be removed with a grasping-type lifter tool, available form most auto parts stores. To install:
   
5. Inspect each lifter thoroughly. If any of them shows any signs of wear, heat bluing or damage, replace the whole set. NOTE: Some engines will have both standard and 0.010 in. (.0039mm) oversize lifters. The oversized lifters will have "10'' etched into the side. The block will be stamped "OS'' on the cast pad next to the lifter bore. and on the top rail of the crankcase above the lifter bore. WARNING
   New lifters must be primed before installation. Damage to the lifters and engine will result if new lifters are installed dry!
   
6. Prime new lifters by immersing them in clean kerosene, engine oil or diesel fuel and working the lifter plunger while the unit is submerged.
7. Prior to installation, coat the lifter roller with engine oil supplement. Re-used lifters must be installed in their original positions!
8. Install the lifters.
9. Install the guide plates and clamps. Tighten the clamp bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (26 Nm).
10. After all the clamps are installed, turn the crankshaft by hand, 2 full turns (720°) to ensure free movement of the lifters in the guide plates. If the crankshaft won't turn, one or more lifters may be jamming in the guide plates.
11. The remainder of assembly the reverse of disassembly.

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2.2L Engine When installing new lifters, a pre-lube should always be applied to the lifter body. It is also a good idea to prime hydraulic lifters by submerging them in clean engine oil and depressing the plunger using an old pushrod. This allows the internal components of the hydraulic lifter to coat with oil before initial operation in the engine. All lifters should be replaced when a new camshaft is installed.
If any valve train components (lifters, pushrods, rocker arms) are to be reused, they must be tagged or arranged during removal to assure installation in their original locations.

1. Remove the rocker arm cover.
   
2. Remove the cylinder head assembly from the engine.
   
3. Remove the bolts retaining the lifter anti-rotation brackets, then remove the brackets.
   
4. Remove the hydraulic roller lifters from the bores.
   
5. Inspect the lifter and lifter bore for wear and scuffing. Examine the roller for freedom of movement and/or flat spots on the roller surface.
   

Remove the bolts retaining the lifter anti-rotation brackets ...



... then remove the anti-rotation brackets



The lifters are located in bores in the engine block



Use a lifter removal tool to remove the lifters from the bore

To install:
If installing a new lifter, coat the lifter body with a suitable camshaft pre-lube

1. Install each hydraulic lifter to its bore being careful to align the flat sides (top) of the lifters with the flat sides of the anti-rotation brackets. When properly installed the flat sides of each lifter are aligned parallel to the anti-rotation bracket. The roller at the bottom of the lifter is parallel to the camshaft lobe.
   

Make sure to properly align and install each lifter as improper installation of the lifters or brackets could result in engine damage.

1. Install the anti-rotation bracket retaining bolts and tighten to 97 inch lbs. (11 Nm).
   
2. Install the cylinder head.
   
3. Install the rocker arm cover.
   

Removing the hydraulic roller lifter from the 2.2L engine

YEP BUT NOT REALLY.DO THIS LITTLE TEST.CHANGE OIL + OIL FILTER.BUY A BOTTLE OF MARVEL MYSTERY OIL FOR NOISEY VALVE LIFTERS.IF THIS DONT STOP THE LIFTER NOISE.LIFTERS ARE WORN.ALSO MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING 5W - 30 OR 10W - 30 MOTOR OIL.

Removal & Installation (2.4L)
Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect air temperature sensor harness connector. Remove air
cleaner assembly. Remove evaporative purge solenoid from bracket, and position aside. Disconnect
field harness connector from generator. Remove B+ terminal nut and wire from generator. Remove
accessory drive belt. Remove generator mounting bolts. Remove generator. To install, reverse
removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification.

Removal & Installation (3.3L & 3.8L)
Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect field harness connector from generator. Remove B+
terminal nut and wire from generator. Raise and support vehicle. Remove right front lower splash
shield. Remove accessory drive belt. Remove lower engine oil dip stick mounting bolt, located near
engine oil filter. Remove harness from engine oil dip stick. Remove 3 generator mounting bolts.
Lower vehicle. Remove engine oil dip stick tube from vehicle. Roll and remove generator. To install,
reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See

good for the most part, it got to 184,000 miles didn't it.
WHy do you think it needs a lifter? IS it nosiy?

This is not a big job. Shouldn't cost over $200.

SECTION 303-01A: Engine — 2.0L SPI 1999 Escort/Tracer Workshop Manual
IN-VEHICLE REPAIR Valve Tappet Removal
CAUTION: If removing more than one valve tappet, mark the components removed for proper location.

1. Remove the valve cover (6582); refer to Valve Cover .

1. Remove the rocker arm (6564).

1. Remove the valve tappet(s).
   1. Remove the valve tappet guide plate retainer(s).
   1. Remove the valve tappet guide plate(s)
   1. Remove the valve tappet(s).

Installation

1. NOTE: Lubricate the valve tappet(s) with Super Premium 5W30 SAE Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G before installing.
   NOTE: Always return the valve tappet (6500) to their original bores unless they are being replaced.
   NOTE: The oil feed hole in the valve tappets must face away from the oil feed hole in the cylinder head (6049).
   NOTE: Be certain the valve tappet guide plate retainer tabs are toward the rear of the cylinder head , and the valve tappet guide plate tabs are toward the front of the cylinder head.
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.