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Old 17-Apr-2005, 23:57
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Originally posted by aka.eric
98 model 748... All rockers replaced at 12k service,full service history.Ducati Manchester are adamant that the problem is caused by revving the engine as soon as it starts,thats why theres so much variance in how long they last,let it warm up on tickover = longevity.
Why is there no way to reface rockers?

Speak to Tony Dawson at Ducati Wolverhampton- he gets them redone at Rolls Royce- they never wear again!
He used to recommend Rock Oil until he got the Ducati franchise- reckons thick oil is better

[Edited on 17-4-2005 by lane748]
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