belacane Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Are the valve lifters in an ea81 (from an '88 hatch) hydraulic or do they require manual adjustment? Thanks much in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyeights Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 '88 EA81 should be hydraulic - check for a sticker on the valve covers that says "do not adjust" to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 All ea81s after 84 (might even have been 83 been awhile) are hydraulic. You dont need to touch them and you shouldnt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 83/84 Automatic including turbo 85+ All Hydro's. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyeights Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 In case the engine has been replaced and the Hydro stickers are gone just pull one valve cover and look for the locking tabs bent over the adjusting nuts, don't touch this style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I've had gasket kits come with those valve adjustment nut locking tab washers. Best to scope out the push-rods and look for the steel vs. aluminium w/caps. That will tell the difference for certain. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyeights Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Good point, I forgot about that detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belacane Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 You guys rock! Thanks for all the awesome info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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