The yelloVW is 99% ready - PICS

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Originally Posted by Humble

I don't like the look of those lifters at all and I'm not sure what that 2nd pic is with the deposits. I hate to say it but a "peace of mind" tear down might be in order. With wear like that, even on a new motor, I would pull it all out and check all bearings and wear surfaces. Probably not the answer you want to hear but that's what I would do.

Originally Posted by volkdent

Bad casting is my guess, if the bores are OK you might be able to get away with just putting in new lifters.

Jason

Originally Posted by Bruce.

I'd email the photos to the seller (Jake?) and see what he says.

One question, do you still have the short loop of pipe attached to the oil ports on the case or has that changed?

Thanks for the comments guys.

I have contacted the seller immediately, he adviced me to keep using the lifters and finish the break-in. Other lifters may demage the cam and maybe I was using poor oil during the break in.

I'm with Jason about bad casting, so not sure about putting them back. Tried, but was not able to get the same lifters as can't be purchased separately...so I got an other set from ebay, but it seems gambling to see if they go well with the cam.

I hear you Humble and I'm afraid you're right..but maybe I will give a chance for the new lifters. If they work than it's happy end, otherwise tear down should be done.

@Bruce: if you refer to the oil cooler adapter (red one), the answer is yes it is still connected with that pipe. Why are you asking that?