rocker arm adjustment?

2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM
50,000 MILES • 3.4L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SONNY WARREN
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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
Apr 4, 2017 at 6:34 PM
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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.
Apr 5, 2017 at 7:13 AM
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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 ,,
Apr 5, 2017 at 9:33 AM
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reread my reply it tells you the adjustment by torqueing them
Apr 5, 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?
Apr 9, 2017 at 1:52 PM