Cylinder Head Installation?

2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
254,679 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RONALD DEVOLD
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When installing the cylinder heads rocker arms, do the engine have to be in Top Dead Center? The step procedures I have does not indicate.
Sep 29, 2024 at 6:37 AM
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STRAILER
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It is best to turn the engine over by hand so that both push rods are down, so you don't fight the camshaft lift when fighting down the rocker arms. Here is how to turn the engine over by hand and I have included instructions in the diagrams below to show you how to install the rocker arms.

https://youtu.be/oN42gZN6gOE?si=IDn621KI2X6lzb_e

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Sep 29, 2024 at 11:01 AM
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RONALD DEVOLD
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Thank you, thank you.
Oct 14, 2024 at 6:24 PM
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STRAILER
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You are welcome Ronald :)
Oct 15, 2024 at 9:43 AM