How can you replace broken Rocker Shaft Spring Kit and Valve Stem Oil Seal without removing the cylinder head on 2.2L four cylinder engine on GMC Jimmy?

Special tools and a source of compressed air are necessary to enable you change broken valve springs or faulty Valve Stem Oil Seals without taking off the cylinder head. Start by removing the spark plug from that particular cylinder (or all plugs if changing all seals). One cylinder at a time, start with number one cylinder at TDC, following the firing order. Put an adaptor into the spark plug hole, then link it up with an airline hose for supplying compressed air. Unbolt the rocker arm nut, remove the pivot ball and rocker arm from the leaking valve and take out the push rod. Supply compressed air to the cylinder in order to retain valves. Bring down valve spring compressors so that they can squeeze springs and hence release them from keepers. Get rid of spring retainer and valve spring, then replace guide seal making sure it is pushed downwards onto top of guide tube. Apply engine oil on valve stems and insert spring back followed by retainer forcing springs to their right places using locking tabs. Disconnect air hose, unthread adapter then reassemble rocker arm along with pushrod, spark plug and finally valve cover. Turn on engine and look for oil spills as well as strange noises near that head cover area. Failure of pressure to hold down valve when closed may suggest either damage in valve itself or its seat or both thus meaning extensive repair by removing head.

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GMC Jimmy Spring, Valve (W/ Dampener)
Part Number: 3911068
$9.01 MSRP: $14.18
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- Other Name: SPRING, Engine Valve; Valve Spring
- Replaced by: 94666580
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1991 GMC Jimmy | 1/2 TON | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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GMC Jimmy Spring Assembly, Valve
Part Number: 10207475
$13.05
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- Other Name: SPRING, Engine Valve; Valve Spring
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1993 GMC Jimmy | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR
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GMC Jimmy Spring Assembly, Valve
Part Number: 14025512
$9.56 MSRP: $15.04
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- Other Name: SPRING, Engine Valve; Valve Spring
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1991 GMC Jimmy | 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel
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GMC Jimmy Valve Spring
Part Number: 10212811
$12.79 MSRP: $20.41
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- Other Name: SPRING, Engine Valve; Valve Spring
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2001 GMC Jimmy | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 4.3L
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GMC Jimmy Spring Assembly, Vlv
Part Number: 94666580
$12.60 MSRP: $14.18
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- Replaces: 3911068, 03911068
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1995 GMC Jimmy | 1/2 TON, 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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GMC Jimmy Spring Assembly, Valve
Part Number: 3735381
$17.08 MSRP: $26.88
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- Other Name: SPRING, Engine Valve; Valve Spring
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1989 GMC Jimmy | 1/2 TON
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GMC Jimmy Spring Assembly, Valve
Part Number: 14077112
Product Specifications
- Other Name: SPRING, Engine Valve; Valve Spring
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1991 GMC Jimmy | 1/2 TON

GMC Jimmy Rocker Shaft Spring Kit

The GMC Jimmy Rocker Shaft Spring Kit maintains effective valve control by fastening each rocker arm to its shaft to ensure that the intake and exhaust valves are opened and closed at the precise moment required by the camshaft. The Rocker Shaft Spring Kit plays the dual role of a clamp and spring, pressing the rocker arms together, keeping lash within specifications, and maintaining the seat pressure essential for valve spring performance to effectively seal combustion chambers. When looseness happens, the lash widens and pounding can twist pushrods or snap rockers. The Rocker Shaft Spring Kit found in early GMC SUVs with shaft-pivot valvetrains contains multiple rockers on one common bar. On the other hand, the later Jimmy models which placed rockers on individual studs utilize a more compact version of the Rocker Shaft Spring Kit. This spring kit is designed for each pair of arms. The first style spreads the spring force out across the shaft. Meanwhile, the second type concentrates the force near every arm. As a result, this enables faster adjustment. Whenever miles and heat weaken valve springs, installing a new Rocker Shaft Spring Kit brings sharp throttle response back and keeps your GMC Jimmy pulling hard up the rev range.

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GMC Jimmy Rocker Shaft Spring Kit Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Spring, Valve (W/ Dampener)
3911068
Q: How can you replace broken Rocker Shaft Spring Kit and Valve Stem Oil Seal without removing the cylinder head on 2.2L four cylinder engine on GMC Jimmy?
A:
Special tools and a source of compressed air are necessary to enable you change broken valve springs or faulty Valve Stem Oil Seals without taking off the cylinder head. Start by removing the spark plug from that particular cylinder (or all plugs if changing all seals). One cylinder at a time, start with number one cylinder at TDC, following the firing order. Put an adaptor into the spark plug hole, then link it up with an airline hose for supplying compressed air. Unbolt the rocker arm nut, remove the pivot ball and rocker arm from the leaking valve and take out the push rod. Supply compressed air to the cylinder in order to retain valves. Bring down valve spring compressors so that they can squeeze springs and hence release them from keepers. Get rid of spring retainer and valve spring, then replace guide seal making sure it is pushed downwards onto top of guide tube. Apply engine oil on valve stems and insert spring back followed by retainer forcing springs to their right places using locking tabs. Disconnect air hose, unthread adapter then reassemble rocker arm along with pushrod, spark plug and finally valve cover. Turn on engine and look for oil spills as well as strange noises near that head cover area. Failure of pressure to hold down valve when closed may suggest either damage in valve itself or its seat or both thus meaning extensive repair by removing head.