1984 Nissan 300ZX

1984 NISSAN 300ZX
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SUZANNE GUNTHER
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1984 Nissan 300ZX 6 cyl 220000 miles
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what is a rocker arm and is there one on the 300zx? and how safe is it to drive ther car if something like the rocker arm is going out?
May 26, 2008 at 9:21 AM
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A rocker arm is the lever between the camshaft lobe and the valve. If it is going out the internal noise from the engine is a warning not to go too far or the car might strand you.
May 26, 2008 at 9:26 AM