Roller rockers and pushrods

2002 CHEVROLET S-10
130,000 MILES • 4.3L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JACOB HENDRIX
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Cylinder one will not hold compression so I started taking it apart and I am down to the head and the valve cover is off. I do not know if the roller rockers have to come off before the head and if so do they have to be in a certain position? Also how do you adjust them when reinstalling?
Apr 23, 2016 at 10:57 AM
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togue to 22 ft lbs. when reinstalling after snugging all of them down.
Apr 23, 2016 at 4:45 PM
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JACOB HENDRIX
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So it does not have to be at top-dead-center when removing?
Apr 23, 2016 at 5:35 PM
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No, not if you are just removing the heads.
Apr 24, 2016 at 8:10 AM
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JACOB HENDRIX
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Do you have to use feeler gauges to set valve lash?
Apr 25, 2016 at 12:38 AM
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No, you just torque the bolts down.
Apr 25, 2016 at 6:45 AM
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JACOB HENDRIX
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What are the head bolts torque specs and sequences
Apr 26, 2016 at 1:42 PM
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see pics also use Loctite pipe sealant on threads of head bolts NOT TEFLON TAPE
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Apr 26, 2016 at 3:28 PM