Ap1 and Ap2 valve retainers

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May 8, 2013 | 07:33 AM

S2kTbo

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Ap1 and Ap2 valve retainers

Does anybody know if the UK 2005 engines were given the better valve retainers like the 2.2 engines have.

May 8, 2013 | 07:39 AM

richmc

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Originally Posted by S2kTbo

Does anybody know if the UK 2005 engines were given the better valve retainers like the 2.2 engines have.

Quite likely, I belive they were given the thicker harder valve stems, have a check on lings see if the part number changes.

May 8, 2013 | 08:11 AM

Ultra_Nexus

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Yep, from 2004 onwards they have the thicker retainers

May 8, 2013 | 08:11 AM

TangoVTEC

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I believe this to be true of 04> engines. Perhaps a little more protection against over revving.

May 8, 2013 | 09:26 AM

S2kTbo

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Thanks this is good to know for peace of mind.

May 8, 2013 | 09:51 AM

.olli.

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Good to see a thread referring to AP1 and AP2 in the right context

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