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Posted by cheap (Member # 858) on :
 




The pivot part of the rocker arm just kinda fell out. It's kinda lucky I even found it... I pulled the valve cover to check torque since i've been having a tick on the driver's side and it wasn't an exhaust leak, and on a whim I checked the pushrods to make sure they were secure and one wasn't. Is there anything special I need to do when I put the small piece back in? RTV or anything? Also the pushrod scuffed up the rocker a little bit, maybe a little chipping... you can kinda see it in the second pic, on the bottom of the hole. Thoughts?

Dave
 

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Posted by cheap (Member # 858) on :
 
Here's some collateral damage:







[ October 29, 2004, 06:30 PM: Message edited by: cheap ]
 

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Posted by Quick 88LX (Member # 1950) on :
 
I could be wrong but I am not sure those are fixable. I would think you need a whole new set. I am probably wrong but either way I wouldn't want to use something "fixed" in my valvetrain. That is just me though.
 

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Posted by FasterDamnit (Member # 442) on :
 
You can buy one rocker and one pushrod. Do not attempt to repair. The manufacturer MIGHT replace it under warranty.
 

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Posted by cheap (Member # 858) on :
 
Really? The rocker wasn't really damaged much, just a little 'denting' at the end of the rocker... I JB Welded the small piece, which was undamaged, back into the rocker arm and haven't had any trouble with it so far.

How much does one rocker cost? I already bought a new pushrod ($2.99 @ napa)...
 

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Posted by HaulinAssMaro (Member # 541) on :
 

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Originally posted by cheap:
I JB Welded the small piece, which was undamaged, back into the rocker arm and haven't had any trouble with it so far.

How much does one rocker cost? I already bought a new pushrod ($2.99 @ napa)...

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okay you need to stop what your doing and go buy a new rocker arm.cmon man jb weld? you know whats gonna happen if that piece breaks off and goes thru your motor.you wont be worrying about spending $2.99 for a pushrod you will be looking for a whole new shortblock....I see your screename but this isnt the time to be


GO BUY A DAMN ROCKER!
 

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