Rocker Arm Questions

2003 Ford Explorer Noise Problem

Changed the oil, when i started it there is a noise coming from the top of the motor. what could be the problem. it sounds like a rattle ...

Asked by ksl about 2 days ago - 2 Answers

1983 Dodge Ramcharger Engine Problem with 10000 miles

Yes i am trying to find out what the foot pound torque is on my dodge ramcharger its a 1983 and engine size is a 360 small block i am ...

Asked by geldamesh about 5 days ago - 4 Answers

1989 Chevrolet Astro Engine Problem

Bout a week ago my wife got in her van started right up get it warm up a bit and off she left for work she drove bout a good mile to a mile ...

Asked by acuralegend187 about 15 days ago - 8 Answers

1996 Ford Escort Brakes Problem with 80000 miles

I have a 1996 Ford Escort...The rocker arms were removed and now need to be installed..What is the fastest way to do this? Thank you gary

Asked by 1919husky about 15 days ago - 1 Answer

2005 Ford Ranger Engine Problem with 197000 miles

I have had my Ford Ranger to two different garages for a rough idle diagnostic. Both put the scan tool on and found misfiring on two ...

Asked by Mark A Rogers about 28 days ago - 1 Answer

1997 Buick Limited Engine Problem with 137000 miles

Rocker arm ticking noise at start up, usually quitens down after warm up on highway, how to replace or repair?

Asked by (pending member) about 1 month ago - 1 Answer

2001 Saturn SL1 Engine Problem with 100000 miles

How do you change the valve seals and do you have a diagram so I can see how to get to the valves? Really appreciate help Rob

Asked by Seranablue about 1 month ago - 3 Answers

1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue Engine Problem with 20000 miles

Car has good compression good deal but will not start acts like the timing is off but it isn't I checked it upon trying to start it it ...

Asked by (pending member) about 1 month ago - 1 Answer

1993 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Engine Problem with 19600 miles

What is the torque setting for the rocker arm assembly ,there are ten bolts,thank you thomas.

Asked by (pending member) about 1 month ago - 1 Answer

1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT Engine Problem with 150000 miles

How to install the timing belt?

Asked by miguel34 about 1 month ago - 1 Answer

1993 Buick Roadmaster Engine Problem with 12300 miles

How can I tell if my camshaft is broke without taking my motor apart

Asked by (pending member) about 1 month ago - 1 Answer

1986 Chevrolet Truck Repair Problem with 38000 miles

I have replaced the entire gasket group for the top of the engine..its a 5.7 holley performance engine..all new spark plugs..spark plug ...

Asked by (pending member) about 1 month ago - 1 Answer

2000 Ford Taurus Engine Problem with 21900 miles

I am hearing noises rattling from the rocker arms.I have a 2000 ford taurus 3.0 O.H.V flex fuel motor. How do I adjust them or how do I ...

Asked by (pending member) about 1 month ago - 1 Answer

1977 Pontiac Trans Am Engine Problem with 150000 miles

Just bought 77 t.a. 2 months ago, car hasnt given any indication of any isues, i am an industrial mechanic by trade (weld/fab, elec., hyd) ...

Asked by crickett069 about 1 month ago - 7 Answers

1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Engine Problem

Tried calling GM car locations and calling several different garages. I need to replace rocker arm support but need to know correct torque ...

Asked by (pending member) about 2 months ago - 1 Answer

1994 Dodge Spirit Engine Problem with 150000 miles

Im changing valve cover gaskets and the crankshaft end caps. Also i hear a ticking sound but only when it is cold in the winter for only ...

Asked by (pending member) about 2 months ago - 4 Answers

1992 Jeep Wrangler Noise Problem with 15000 miles

It sounds like my rocker arms are hitting the valve cover. What should I do?

Asked by (pending member) about 2 months ago - 1 Answer

1999 Pontiac G6 Repair Problem with 150 miles

When I start my car it's making a very loud ticking sound, car runs for about 15 seconds then cuts off everytime. I'm not sure if I blew a ...

Asked by (pending member) about 2 months ago - 1 Answer

1996 Dodge Caravan Repair Problem with 160000 miles

3.3 dodge engine popping through intake, replaced Ecm,crank,cam and coolant sensor sparkplugs and wires, intake plenum gaskets.EGR valve ...

Asked by (pending member) about 2 months ago - 1 Answer

2001 Mitsubishi Galant Engine Problem with 123000 miles

Ok I have a v6 auto gallant that won't start. Owner was driving and t-belt broke at red light. Car ran ok before. The shop put a belt on and...

Asked by Dads tools about 2 months ago - 4 Answers

1997 Hyundai Sonata with 197000 miles

HOW TO REPLACE ONE ONLY ROCKER ARM WITHOUT REMOVING CAM SHAFT IN TWIN CAM

Asked by (pending member) about 2 months ago - 1 Answer

1997 Land Rover Defender Suspension Problem with 300 miles

When the vehicle gets up to 45 or 50 mph, the steering wheel sometimes begins to shake. Normally I would suspect wheel balance, but I've ...

Asked by Davidx22 about 2 months ago - 1 Answer

1994 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Engine Problem with 25000 miles

My engine is tapping real bad from under the head cover like the rocker arms are loose. It has plenty of oil preasure so I know it is ...

Asked by ghawk122 about 2 months ago - 4 Answers

1993 Nissan Maxima Engine Problem

Hello, I'm replacing a timing belt on a Nissan Maxima 1993. I removed the camshaft sprockets and re-alligned one that I don't know why was ...

Asked by (pending member) about 2 months ago - 0 Answers

1995 Mercury Tracer Engine Problem

Inside the valve cover what is the bracket shaped like an eight and connected to two valves just under the rocker arm is called i know it is...

Asked by (pending member) about 2 months ago - 1 Answer

2002 Dodge Durango Engine Problem with 110000 miles

Can a fallen rocker arm cause any more damage to that piston or could the damaged piston be the reason for the fallen rocker arm

Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer

2001 Ford Taurus Engine Problem with 200000 miles

My friend was driving his car all of a sudden getting of the express way he heard the engine starting to make a laud rattling noise, it ...

Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer

1999 Dodge Neon Engine Problem with 170000 miles

Cylinder 2 misfire, replaced plugs wires and coil pack

Asked by christopherclemens about 3 months ago - 3 Answers

2005 Chrysler Sebring Engine Problem with 135550 miles

I have a 2.4 it has a miss fire on number 4 cylinder i tryed plugs wires coil pack injector what eles can it be

Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer

2006 Honda Civic Hybrid Noise Problem with 206000 miles

Engine ticking at idle or under power but no noise while coasting. Sounds like a lifter on an old chevy V8, but this engine has rocker arms...

Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 0 Answers

1995 Pontiac Grand Am Engine Problem with 180000 miles

What kind of solvent would be best used for cleaning oil gunk around oil ports and rocker arms? also what would be the best dye to use to ...

Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer

2006 Chrysler Town and Country Engine Problem with 90000 miles

Does anybody know the correct gap on the valve on 2006 Town and Country 3.8 engine? Thanks!

Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problem with 185000 miles

My jeep has a loud tick, it was light at first but has gotten alot worse lately, today my oil pressure went to 80psi I changed the oil ...

Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer

1994 Acura Legend Engine Problem with 70000 miles

Hello all! My name is Dom and im having problems with my 1994 acura legend gs. Some history on the car: I had an engine swap 70k miles ago. ...

Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 2 Answers

2003 Buick Century Engine Problem with 127000 miles

What are the torque specs on the rocker arms

Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer

1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Engine Problem with 66000 miles

I can hear a ticking noise near the valve cover on the drivers side. is the a serious issue or just something out of adjustment

Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer

2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo with 139000 miles

Im replacing intake manfold gskit what is the specs for the push arms they have to b removed to replace gaskit

Asked by (pending member) about 3 months ago - 1 Answer

2002 Pontiac Grand Am Engine Problem

I need torque specs and sequence for 02 grand am 3.4 ,For head bolts, Lower intake, and rockers. Thanks

Asked by j.stieg about 3 months ago - 1 Answer

2005 Chevrolet Malibu Repair Problem with 170000 miles

I heard noise under the valve cover,after removing it I found my intake rocker arms very loose,what causes this? Also afterwards I had the ...

Asked by 45jmn about 3 months ago - 2 Answers

2000 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Problem with 320000 miles

HI, i have replaced a cylinder head gasket and intake exhaust valves of my malibu 2000, 3.1, V6. tightened the head bolts with the ...

Asked by X33 about 4 months ago - 5 Answers

1967 Ford F-250 Noise Problem with 135000 miles

I have the 352 fe with a 3 speed I have a tap in the left side of the engine I pulled valve covers checked for damage and checked for ...

Asked by (pending member) about 4 months ago - 2 Answers

2003 Jeep Wrangler Engine Problem with 190000 miles

I need to replace the lifters, do I need to torqe the rocker arms to any specific ft lbs ?

Asked by (pending member) about 4 months ago - 1 Answer

1990 Mercury Sable with 100000 miles

During the repair of a blown head gasket, I am at the process of tightening down the rocker arms and fulcrum bolts. The repair manuals have ...

Asked by jkarlp about 4 months ago - 2 Answers

1978 Chevrolet Silverado Engine Problem with 120000 miles

A mechanic I paid for service left the oil dipstick out can it blow oil out of it from this...I was driving on the highway at 65 mph...next ...

Asked by Missionman about 4 months ago - 4 Answers

1997 Chevrolet Silverado Noise Problem with 212000 miles

I just replaced head gaskets and now at idle it makes a loud chirping noise. I thought it was the bellt so I took it off and it still does ...

Asked by (pending member) about 4 months ago - 5 Answers

1990 Mercury Sable with 100000 miles

I replaced head gaskets on a 1990 Mercury Sable 3.8L V6. The repair manual states the following: "For each valve, rotate the crankshaft ...

Asked by jkarlp about 4 months ago - 2 Answers

1998 Ford Mustang Engine Problem with 230000 miles

3.8 l ford still has some valve train noise. Replaced lifters with ford replacements and push rods. Have real oil pressure gauge never ...

Asked by (pending member) about 4 months ago - 1 Answer

1999 Ford F-150 with 120000 miles

Starter went out changed starter and now have a noise sounds like a bolt hitting engine locks up when flywheel is rotated somewhere approx. ...

Asked by herbertdyer about 4 months ago - 1 Answer

1992 Eagle Summit Repair Problem with 320000 miles

I need to know how to replace camshaft seal on my 1.8 fwd eagle summit dl wagon

Asked by (pending member) about 5 months ago - 1 Answer

2001 Ford Windstar Engine Problem with 167000 miles

I need to know how to replace a broken valve spring on the number 2 cylinder... a blowup diagram of the 3.8 engine would be best and much ...

Asked by brianpickett about 5 months ago - 2 Answers