1995 Chevy Silverado silicone on valve spring under rocker

1995 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
212,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CFERRARO
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Hi, I was under my valve cover the other day and seen that someone had put gray silicone under the rocker arms on top of the valve springs. I was wondering why this would be? It's a diesel and could it be someone thought they were making it quieter? I have never heard of this type of thing before. If anyone has heard of this or knows why this is I would appreciate feedback. Thanks.
Sep 27, 2010 at 9:49 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I'm not a diesel mechanic, but will tell you that the rockers will cut right through it. Why they did it, I can't say. Is it doing anything? I would say no.
Sep 28, 2010 at 7:12 AM
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Your right it tore the silicone to shreds. I was just wondering if there might have been some thing I was missing. I cleaned the silicone off anyway and am going to start it up without the valve cover when I get some new parts that I ordered. Then I will see If it did anything.
Sep 28, 2010 at 12:52 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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When you get into it, I would say check for adjustment. Maybe that is all it needs.\


Let me know what you find.

Joe
Oct 1, 2010 at 8:14 AM