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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Replacing rocker assembly, need tips (avoid head gasket failure) #964863 09/25/09 03:34 AM Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 15 NC 1 1984NCYota OP Need a Spot My 84 22r timing jumped (guides was broke, should of changed them long time ago) so I bought a good 86 22r and found the back rocker assembly that holds both shafts together broke in half.I'm going to replace just that piece that's broke and use my existing rockers and shafts. My question, what would be the best way to take out the head bolts and re-install the rocker assembly without damaging the head gasket? I'm going to gamble and try it. Any advice would be great and that's for all the tips I've read over the last 6 months. You guys ROCK!!!!! 1984 X-cab 4x4, chevy one wire alternator, 22r, looking for mods Re: Replacing rocker assembly, need tips (avoid head gasket failure) [Re: 1984NCYota] #964864 09/25/09 05:26 AM Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 12,153 N. California. USA 4Crawler Web Wheeler Usually drain coolant and oil, let drain over night, then remove the head bolts and rockers is what I have heard. r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad - 4x4Wire discount code Re: Replacing rocker assembly, need tips (avoid head gasket failure) [Re: 4Crawler] #964865 09/25/09 02:51 PM Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,686 Phoenix, Az Staceman Body Damage is Cool PS (this works). With valve cover off, before you start loosening those bolts, wrap a ratchet strap from center of one side of head, down below oil pan or axle, up to other side of head in the center. Ratchet that baby down real tight. That will keep the head gasket squeezed between the block and head to keep from damaging the existing gasket. Sometimes the head will want to seperate otherwise. 85 4Runner - With NEW Marlin 4.7 Gears!! It's a whole new beast! Moderated by  4Crawler, 4x4Wire, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts

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