1991 Plymouth Acclaim Rocker arm re-attachment

1991 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM
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RWWIRTH
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1991 Plymouth Acclaim 4 cyl Automatic 142000 miles

1991 Plymouth Acclaim, 2.5l engine...engine was diagnosed with no compression in cyl #1, after removal of valve cover noticed roller rocker arm disengaged from cam and valve..... what is the best way to reconnect.....remove bolts from overhead cam, lift and reset (risk is spining of cam shaft bearing) compress spring and valve and slide back into position (risk of compressing just spring could cause locks to come detached and valve falling into cylinder). Not sure best way to approach this problem
Mar 29, 2009 at 5:56 PM
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BILLYMAC
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hi turn cam lobe straight up put rocker under cam tap with small hammer will go right back in
Mar 31, 2009 at 7:37 PM
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