changing broken rocker arm on e30 320i

[lee_edwards]

hi iv managed to break a rocker arm, are they hard to change? its the one closest to the radiator on the exhaust side.could some one give me a guide if its any easy job

thanks lee

[Brianmoooore]

Remove all of the adjuster eccentrics and the rocker locating clips on the exhaust side.
Remove the rocker shaft locating plate at the front of the head, and the rubber D at the back.
Push any rockers that are loose sideways off of their valves, turn the crank until the remaining rockers come loose, then slide the shaft backwards to remove your broken rocker.
Don't forget to refit the locating plate when you've fitted everything back - it's absolutely essential.

[lee_edwards]

hmm so it sound an easyish job, but all them names have confused me lol, would you have a diagram naming all the parts. i kind of get you but unsure about this locating plate? sounds like a couple of hours work at the most.

how can i check all the other valves are correct?

thanks

[leeparkes]

This might help you!
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... lhead1.htm

[lee_edwards]

yup it has! thanks.

one thing though i had to slide number 1 rocker aside to help me slide the rocker bar down...

adjuster eccentrics-----how do i set these back up when im fitting it back together,

also..... anyone know where i can buy a rocker arm from? this is only a car in using as a run around so i dont want to spend hundreds

thanks lads!!

[Simon13]

about £8 from GSF for a rocker

[lee_edwards]

sorrry to be a pain, who are gsf? anyone have a contact number

cheers

[dazleeds]

http://www.gsfcarparts.com/

[lee_edwards]

ok thank you, £8.75 bargain

[lee_edwards]

right hopefully itll be here tomorrow, can anyone give me some advice as to where the easiest place to turn the engine oiver byhand is. also advice on setting the valve clearances up and the gap size

cheers

[leeparkes]

right hopefully itll be here tomorrow, can anyone give me some advice as to where the easiest place to turn the engine oiver byhand is.

22mm nut on the end of the crank.