Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Pinder on December 18, 2020, 02:09:56

Title: Rocker springs and clearance from valve springs
Post by: Pinder on December 18, 2020, 02:09:56

I took the valve cover off to inspect the top of the engine. I notice some value rocker springs in contact with valve  springs. Is this normal ? I moved the spring around the ball studs to move them away. It puts them a little off center. Is this anything needed to be addressed ? I would think the contact with the valve springs would cause I necessary chatter or noise.

Title: Re: Rocker springs and clearance from valve springs
Post by: ja17 on December 18, 2020, 06:34:54

Good to move them away from each other, but probably not causing noise. Check to make sure the camshaft is not too close to the valve cover hold-down metal straps. This can be a source of noise if they touch.

Title: Re: Rocker springs and clearance from valve springs
Post by: Pinder on December 18, 2020, 10:01:11

Thanks Joe. Yes the hold down straps were rubbing the cam so i did bend them slightly to provide a clearance.