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can any one tell me how to tighting my rocker arms on my rs turbo properly

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Old 24-06-2012, 03:09 PM
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can any one tell me how to tighting my rocker arms on my rs turbo properlym my rocker arms sound if there hitting my rocker cover
any help would be great
Old 24-06-2012, 03:23 PM
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On cvh just tighten the arms down if it sounds like its ticking like hell check your exhaust manifold gasket hasn't blown as this can make if sound like thst
Old 24-06-2012, 03:26 PM
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as said just tighten them down mate,

dont over tighten as you will strip the threads.


as above check mani gasket if not then try some new tappits
Old 24-06-2012, 03:39 PM
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The valve needs to be full closed, Then tighten to 25nm, don't over tighten them.
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its def the tappet arms thts where the noise is coming from
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If its been stood for a while your tappets might be dry. Run it at 2ooorpm for 10 mins. The tappets will suck up oil and quieten down. Either that or your cam / tappets are fucked. Good luck
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