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Old Jun 15, 2020 | 11:53 PM
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One of my lifters is shot for sure but can I get away reusing these lifters and replacing the one shot one? Ive attached pictures of the worst ones. They are out of stock everywhere and I really dont want to spend $800 on new lifters from the dealer.


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Looking at the condition of your damaged lifter rollers, I can only imagine what the cam lobes look like too ...

I would also replace your plastic lifter trays too .... they are not expensive
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Yeah, it would be nutso to just replace one lifter. At a bare minimum, I'd replace cam, all lifters, and trays. You have to pull the heads to replace a lifter. Fix it right or you'll be right back in there.
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Originally Posted by Uppal
One of my lifters is shot for sure but can I get away reusing these lifters and replacing the one shot one? Ive attached pictures of the worst ones. They are out of stock everywhere and I really dont want to spend $800 on new lifters from the dealer.


Try Juicedmotorsports a vendor here on the forum.GM Performance lifters p/n 88958689 $279. if he has any left.Best lifter GM has.Avoid the Chinese knock offs on ebay as some only last 2 days before they fall apart

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Originally Posted by Uppal
One of my lifters is shot for sure but can I get away reusing these lifters and replacing the one shot one? Ive attached pictures of the worst ones. They are out of stock everywhere and I really dont want to spend $800 on new lifters from the dealer.
https://www.high-performance-engines...k-12499225.htm

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