What did you use to turn it 30 degrees?

 

you use an angle torque gauge Lisle 28100 Torque Angle Meter The correct torque for the rocker arm bolt is 14 N·m (124 lb in) plus 30 degrees.

 

Does that work pretty good compared to the $1k angle torque gauge mentioned in the repair manual?

 

most use assembely lube due to the parts taken off are now bone dry it is kinda like really thick lube. that it will allow the parts to move so it wont heat up and break befor the oil gets to them.

 

Instead of the angle torque gauge. I'd look at a pushrod remover. That way you don't have to mess with the rockers. Though, if it has been tore into before. It may be a good idea to redo the rockers incase the prior guy didn't torque it properly. As shops like to get the job done as soon as possible and take short cuts.

Auto Repair GM Intake Gasket Replacement with Pushrod Tool - YouTube

 

I was using a click type torque wrench. After it clicked(reach the torque)I continued turning it another 30 degrees(30/360) or 1/12 of a turn. Jeff.

 

I went to a local tool store. I found a torque wrench for under $50. I didn't buy a name brand torque wrench.

 

Here's a pic of that tool to remove the pushrods without removing the rocker:







Are there alot of problems with the rocker arm bolts stripping out or later on ripping the threads out of the head? My LIM gasket has already been replaced and needs it done again, but not sure if they retorqued the TTY rocker bolts or used the above tool at the dealer. I do hear a loud snap sound every once in a while from the engine.

 

I've re-torqued the rockers twice now on my '94 Grand Am (3100 powered engine). Once at about 90K and then at 180K and it runs great with over 214K now.

For a racing application, you'd probably want to swap them out. But for a street car, I don't think it's that critical. Just my 2 cents.

 

Old thread guys