Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Engine - Broken Rocker Arm Stud

Bulletin 85-6-23

Date Sept.. '85

Ref. No. 85-291-6
SUBJECT: ENGINE ROCKER ARM STUD

MODELS AFFECTED: 1985 SOMERSETS, SKYLARKS AND CENTURYS WITH 2.5L L-4 ENGINE (VIN CODE R AND U)


A broken rocker arm stud may be encountered on the above engine. This condition may be the result of a shallow stud hole in the cylinder head. Grinding a small amount off the end of the new stud prior to installing it in the head will usually correct this condition.