Do you need to replace the rocker arms?
If you check the oil and the ticking sound persists, then chances are you are having an issue with one or more of the rocker arms, and you need to replace the ones that are having an issue. It does not take very ling to replace a rocker arm and you can complete the project in your driveway.
How do you remove rocker arms from cylinder head?
Remove the bolts from the valve cover using a socket and ratchet. Lift the valve cover away from the cylinder head. Remove the nuts from the affected rocker arms using a socket and ratchet. Remove the ball and rocker arms from the cylinder head.
Why does my car make a ticking sound when I change the rocker arms?
More often than not, the ticking sound occurs because of low engine oil levels. If you check the oil and the ticking sound persists, then chances are you are having an issue with one or more of the rocker arms, and you need to replace the ones that are having an issue.
When do you need to replace the rocker arms?
The rocker arms must stay functional or else your intake valves and exhaust valves won’t open and close at the appropriate times. Many noticeable symptoms will arise from this type of situation which will impede the performance of the engine. You’ll need to replace the faulty rocker arms quickly or else your engine may suffer irreversible damage.
When did my 88 560sl get a valve job?
I have an ’88 560SL that got a valve job 3 years/1,000 miles ago, give or take. Last year my engine began to tick. My mechanic replaced, at no charge, one of my lifters which solved stopped the noise. About 500 miles later he had to replace another lifter, then another, then another.
Remove the bolts from the valve cover using a socket and ratchet. Lift the valve cover away from the cylinder head. Remove the nuts from the affected rocker arms using a socket and ratchet. Remove the ball and rocker arms from the cylinder head.
Can a bad rocker arm cause an engine to stall?
Bad rocker arms can certainly be one of many reasons for this to happen. If you’ve let the bad rocker arm situation get too bad, then your engine might stall on the road as you’re driving. The engine may stall at irregular rates until it shuts down completely and is unable to be started up again.