So I was downtown a few nights ago and my engine starting tapping like it was low on oil. I did not think much about it and was planning on checking the oil when I got home. Well the noise got louder so I pulled over and put a half quart of oil in (filled it up). That did not help! So I said screw it and drove it home. The tapping continued and during RPMs between idling and 2k there were also loud pops.

Today, I looked under the oil fill cap and noticed that one of the push rods was hitting the side of the hole down into the head. I then took off the value cover to find a rocker arm that was no longer on the value. It looks like the push rod guide broke and caused the rocker arm to twist.

So I already know I need to replace the push rod guide. But I was wondering about the value. There are little chips around the outside edge of the value, but the center seem find. Do I need to have the value replaced??

I can take pictures if that will help!



Mr. Andresen AKA Erik
Representing 2nd Gens...'89 Cavalier Z24

If you have chips off of the valve then yes, you need to replace it.