Condition
| Action
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Loose, worn or damaged rocker arm
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- Inspect valve rocker arm and rocker arm shaft.
- Repair or replace all damaged components.
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Loose
valve rocker arm attachments
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- Inspect valve rocker arm and rocker arm shaft.
- Repair or replace all damaged components.
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Worn or damaged
pushrods
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- Inspect the pushrods for excessive wear.
- Inspect the pushrods for bent condition.
- Inspect the pushrods for broken tip.
- Replace pushrod if any damage is found.
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Broken
valve springs
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- Inspect valve springs.
- Repair or replace all damaged components.
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Worn
and/or damaged valve rotator
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- Inspect valve rotators.
- Repair or replace all damaged components.
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Sticking
valve
| Carbon
on the valve stem or valve seat may cause the valve to stick.
- Inspect valves and valve guides.
- Repair or replace all damaged components.
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Worn
or faulty camshaft lobes
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- Inspect camshaft lobes.
- If damaged replace camshaft and all lifters.
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Excessive
valve lash
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- Check the valve lash adjustment, and correct if above specifications.
- Repair or replace all damaged components.
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