[W126 Coupe] rocker

[Jonathan Hodgman]

Yup...dowels, long ratchet extensions, hoses...any number of items will let
you locate where a sound is coming from:)


My only worry would be with the new rocker/lifter would be you might need a
different thickness lash cap to get things kosher..

Jonathan


On Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 4:02 PM, Pete Williams <hwilliamsjr2 at cox.net> wrote:


>  Yes I do. I wasn't sure if they would be in a pumped up state without the

> engine running. I think it's the driver's side. A dowel rod to the edge of

> the valve cover almost works as good as a stethoscope. I'll get a new rocker

> and stud and open it up.

>

> Thanks,

>

> Pete

>

>

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> *From:* mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:

> mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] *On Behalf Of *Jonathan

> *Sent:* Friday, July 18, 2008 9:04 AM

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> *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] rocker

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>

> Pete Williams wrote:

>

> How's the easiest way to identify which lifter, or hydraulic stud is bad?

>

>

>

> Pete

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> I start by taking a listen w/ a stethoscope, that gives you an idea as to

> where the bad lifter is..

>

> Pop the valve cover and you should be able to find one that's looser then

> all the others, or showing wear on the cam..  Do you have a valve spring

> compressor?

>

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