rocker bolts?
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rocker bolts? Ok, ive got the valve covers off my car because I have a slight tick tick ticky noise coming from somewhere so I figured I'd start with checking the pushrods. before I unbolt the rockers, is there any special way I have to bolt them back on? You know, like bolt down this one, and that one, turn the motor 90 deg. and then bolt down this one and this one.... and so forth, or can I just bolt them all back on to 25 ft. lbs?
Originally Posted by SSEUL8R
Ok, ive got the valve covers off my car because I have a slight tick tick ticky noise coming from somewhere so I figured I'd start with checking the pushrods. before I unbolt the rockers, is there any special way I have to bolt them back on? You know, like bolt down this one, and that one, turn the motor 90 deg. and then bolt down this one and this one.... and so forth, or can I just bolt them all back on to 25 ft. lbs?
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From: "Tr"Asheville
What smokin01ta said, just torque them down to 22ft lb's and your good to go. Also remember to use a little loctite and if you have aftermarket heads put a dab of black rtv on the bolt for the intake rockers. After you torque them, rotate the engine a few times and double check the torque. It's usually always good after once over but doesn't hurt to double check.
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Originally Posted by slyws6
What smokin01ta said, just torque them down to 22ft lb's and your good to go. Also remember to use a little loctite and if you have aftermarket heads put a dab of black rtv on the bolt for the intake rockers. After you torque them, rotate the engine a few times and double check the torque. It's usually always good after once over but doesn't hurt to double check.
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Originally Posted by JxxxOxxxE
so why is loctite recommended on ported heads?
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Verdad Gallardo Thanks Glenn....I read that whole other thread, it didnt seem like anyone came to a complete consensus about the situation. What would be better, some Loctite, or a dab of RTV...? I got my heads, I plan on doing the swap withing the next 3 weeks.... 
Like I said in the other thread, I use permatex brand teflon thread sealer. It is made for sealing threads. RTV and loctite isn't. It's what everyone uses on the old small blocks where the head bolts go into water jackets.
Your engine came from GM with locktite on the rocker bolts, and I think it's a good idea because 22 ft-lbs isn't all that tight. Also, to get the the bolts out it's a good idea to use a black impact socket; it's easy to break the normal sockets.
Originally Posted by Cal
Your engine came from GM with locktite on the rocker bolts, and I think it's a good idea because 22 ft-lbs isn't all that tight. Also, to get the the bolts out it's a good idea to use a black impact socket; it's easy to break the normal sockets.
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From: Orlando
Essentially the same as putting it on the threads with the exception of not having to worry about pieces of dried Loc-tite dropping into the intake ports when you take the bolt out of ported heads.