I'm posting this for Chris (Shadyduk1979)

Chris said the number 4 exhaust rocker arm broke, is there an easy way to fix it?

Will he need to take of the head to fix this? I need a fast answer. He can't get to a computer right now.

It's easiest to take the head off, and he should probably replace all 8 rockers (assuming it's an M10)...

In a pinch, he *may* be able to slide the exhaust rocker shaft forward enough to change the rocker only since it's #4. He'll have to pull the upper timing cover + cam gear, and maybe the radiator.


Bret.

Check with a local pep boys or autozone for metal filler repair. It comes in a clay like and/or fluid like substance and is usually used for cracked cylinder heads. After a little time settling, it solidifies. I wouldn't run like this for too long though. Not good. Best of luck. Keep us informed.

Ok, thanks.

i am at work now i ordered a new arm from bav with the distributor gaskets and front cover. hopefully i can sneak it out tomorrow.

You can deff just slide the rocker shaft out, just remember to take the C clips out. Also if you cant slide out the shaft you can loosen the head bolts a little only on that shaft. I've done it before on #3 intake rocker.

thank god someone knows for sure i ordered what i needed from bav and they didn't see any problems with it. that and it looks like it will work. how difficult is it to push the shaft out?

Let me know if you need an extra set of hands Chris. I don't know much, but I can hold tools and flashlights.

I would LOVE a extra set of hands but the car is at work and i know i couldn't have a non employee helping me:(. The only exception may be my father because he knows everyone but i don't think he will be allowed to hang out in the shop

thank god someone knows for sure i ordered what i needed from bav and they didn't see any problems with it. that and it looks like it will work. how difficult is it to push the shaft out?
Since it's #4 exhaust you only need to slide it about 2" towards the front.
Try pulling and turning it from the front with a pair of vice grips. If that doesn't work then take the distributor off, using a socket and hammer tap it a few times to loosen it.