Rocker arm loose

Tiny
TIM MOORE
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  • 2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
  • 3.4L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
Had a rattle in top end, took valve cover off found a real loose rocker arm. Should I torque it back down or what?
Friday, December 8th, 2017 AT 7:36 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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There are a few scenarios that can cause a loose rocker arm. First is the obvious the rocker just came loose. The next problem would involve a collapsed lifter. the final problem which i hope is not happening is the valve seat in the cylinder head is working its way out of the casting.

Can you please take a picture to show me the effected rocker and valve spring? Try to get the other cylinders around it as well. I am looking for a height difference between the others.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-cylinder-head-works

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken
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Sunday, December 10th, 2017 AT 2:42 PM

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