Loose Rocker

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Re: Loose Rocker

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The problem with going solid lifters, stronger springs and more aggressive cams is rockers are known to start breaking.

Kyle, what damage was done to your head? Have you taken it off the block? Any cracks and or detonation signs? I'm interested in it if it is good condition (apart from the bent valves) and you want to go straight cam. Or you could look at changing your full engine to straight cam and letting me buy the bare engine off you if that's the route you want to go. The block and head would need to have NO detonation signs on it though.
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Hey djtreble im not selliny my engine budi, as for the damage the head is coming off next week then ill know for sure,i just want to prevent the rockers for jumping off but seems like a hard task doing it without putting stress on the other parts of the motor.
My LuGnuts have more torque than your honda.
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Re: Loose Rocker

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Fix the the bent valves, make sure whomever does the headwork does a proper job, SR20 heads needs to be measured again and again to ensure clearances is perfect.

Double check the cam gears that they havnt come loose. Ive had that problem.

Get rocker arm stopers before putting the head back on.

Keep the rev limit at 7000rpm.

Save up for upgraded springs.

Your block and head needs to have a mirror finish when putting on a cometic head gasket, otherwise it will leak.

Have you got the car remapped yet?
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Nope not tuned yet since i got the car just been spending all my money on fixing it and petrol lol i need the heavens to bless me with parts at good prices.
My LuGnuts have more torque than your honda.
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Gimme a call and lets see if we can sort you out with some parts and fixing of the car.
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Ok kwl thanks budi will give you a call next week monday or tuesday thats when the head will be off,thanks alot for all your help mario.
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Put a Rotary in ur car , And all trouble sorted ,
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Hahahahaha! U mean then your trouble will start?

To be honest......one day I will still own a rotary!
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mario_200sx wrote:Hahahahaha! U mean then your trouble will start?

To be honest......one day I will still own a rotary!
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Too much money for rotary and its not nissan no thanks and one thing goes wrong you pay a arm and leg, sounds nice
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Re: Loose Rocker

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LOL , just janking your chain man ,
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