Rocker arm adjustment?

Tiny
SONNY WARREN
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  • 2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 3.4L
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 50,000 MILES
I didn't replace any I just took them out & clean them & filled them with oil then put them back in & started it & was barely wanting to run like it had no compression but finally fired and stayed running but was really rough I dont know if that was due to the rockers but I never moved the position on the crank the entire time
Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 AT 6:34 PM

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Tiny
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Adjustment for rockers is 14 ft lbs +30 degrees. Hopefully you put the lifters back in the order they were removed and pushrods in right place.
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Wednesday, April 5th, 2017 AT 7:13 AM
Tiny
SONNY WARREN
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Everything was in its right spot I just need to know if I have to turn the engine & adjust lash after pulling & putting in hydraulic. Roller lifters because I took it apart again & 1 rocker was loose & another was almost loose all the way.
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Wednesday, April 5th, 2017 AT 9:33 AM
Tiny
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Reread my reply it tells you the adjustment by torqueing them
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Wednesday, April 5th, 2017 AT 9:34 AM
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STEVE W.
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If they are in the correct locations the only adjustment is to torque them down correctly. If one is suddenly loose I would suspect it has a failed valve or dirt/lint that is blocking the oil from entering.
What was the original reason for removal? Valve train noise?
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Sunday, April 9th, 2017 AT 1:52 PM

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