MG Man wrote:brake part cleaner would work
for bucket tappets, you need to measure each set and work out what thickness shims to use to get the right clearance
thanks guys went with the brake cleaner....
now next thing was going to do exactly what u said for the thickness as new ones must be used but went with my mechanic's advice and just bought the sizes stamped at the bottom of each bucket but now he has to shave them down to get the proper clearance...seeing these aren't adjustable or use shims is this ok to perform as from what i've read the first 20 mins are the most important time for cam and new bucket tappets