Ok so I start my car to go home from work and the oil pressure is 80psi and it sounds like a ------- rod bearing went out , thank god its not but.......the nut that holds the rocker pivit on a cylinder 4 exhaust valve is loose as hell, tighted her up and adjusted valve lash, sounded really tight, like a new motor again, then comes agrivation.........went for a "test drive" and it was ------- ticking hardcore!!! (with good oil pressure) Took off the cover and the threads for that nut wont thread on, nothing tightens up, so needless to say, Im driving it as is, blow up ****** just do it already!!!! Has anyone heard of this happening?? Should of just JB welded that stupid nut to the head...

 

so the flat head screw is there but the locking nut wont lock ?? dont blow the motor retard i got a box of those ******* if you need them it aint worth blowing up for nothing

 

Welcome to 10-17 year old engines.

 

No not the lash tensioner, its the nut/ bolt that the pivot ball end of the rocker sits in (actually toutches the aluminum of the head.

 

I have a complete B18B head. Need a bolt? Pay for shipping and I'll send it to you.

Saves you buying another engine.

 

yea i got those to you can have it shipped to you for $3

 

I have about 20 extras of that part..

Just buy one from someone, install it, and save the motor.

 

same problem my buddy is having with his ls. it sucks on his though the bolt ovaled in the head so the head is CRAP! def replace it before you get that point. and yes the ls motor seem to have a big problem with valve train always sounds like a knock but just lifter isssues. ehh what can ya do ls-v it.

 

Shane do you know whos post this

 

Your the one who helped oval it!!! JK