Q: What special tools will I be needing when replacing the valve stem oil seal and valve spring?
A:
You will be needing a spark plug port adapter and a valve spring compressor.
By Bob
GM Specialist
02/11/2022
Q: How do you install the valve keys?
A:
You need to use grease to hold the valve keys in place, make sure the keys seat properly in the groove of the valve stem, carefully release the valve spring pressure, making sure the valve keys stay in place, remove the J 38606 and tap the end of the valve stem with a plastic faced hammer to seat the keys, if necessary.
By Bob
GM Specialist
02/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: How do you remove the valve rocker arm and push rod?
A:
You need to remove the rocker arm cover, the number one cylinder spark plug, the rocker arm bolts, the rocker arms, the rocker arm pivot support, and the Pushrods, and then clean and inspect the rocker arms and pushrods, if required.
Q: What is the removal procedure for the valve lifter oil manifold?
A:
You need to remove the intake manifold, disconnect the engine harness electrical connector from the oil pressure sensor, remove the Valve Lifter oil manifold bolts and the valve lifter oil manifold and identify the 8 gasket retaining strap locations and remove the outer gasket from the valve lifter oil manifold.
Q: How do you remove the valve rocker arm and push rod?
A:
You need to remove the Rocker Arm cover, the number one cylinder spark plug, the rocker arm bolts, the rocker arms, the rocker arm pivot support, and the pushrods and clean and inspect the rocker arms and pushrods, if required.