rocker arm replacement w/o removing cylinder head

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12-26-2007, 09:26 AM

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rocker arm replacement w/o removing cylinder head

Is it possible to remove a rocker arm without removing the cylinder head. Newly rebuilt engine (10 miles or so) #4 intake rocker arm.

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12-26-2007, 09:30 AM

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Yes. Drain the coolant before you start. Torque head in 3 steps following the torque sequence or start from the center and work out in a circular X pattern.

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12-26-2007, 09:47 AM

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That's it! Will not screw up cylinder head seal?

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