Joined up. New Connie owner. She's messed up right now, but she will get better.
Glad to see you joined @brotheriam6109752!It was the generous advice and the good natured Rodger that squeaked the money from me.
In other words - “What are the chances I avoided damage not requiring more tear down” - Given the fact P/N: 12016-1126 (Rocker Arm) is broken this indicates an internal interference. Any internal strike is a reason for alarm.I ordered one from tumi. What are the chances that I avoided damage unrepairable??
He's close to the coast in Texas.In other words - “What are the chances I avoided damage not requiring more tear down” - Given the fact P/N: 12016-1126 (Rocker Arm) is broken this indicates an internal interference. Any internal strike is a reason for alarm.
Could the rocker arm have ‘sacrificed itself’ and prevented all damage to the valve head / combustion face and or the piston??? I think that would be very very lucky.
Even if there is minimal sign of contact, long term reliability / subsequent failure from loss of material stability would be my concern.
This would be an individual decisions.
BTW, Have you located the source of the metal piece you found?
You mentioned not being familiar with engine work, well this is getting you deep into it. Disassembly and reassembly will be requiring significant guidance from the factory manuals, measurements, torque specs, tooling, etc.
Where are you located?
Wayne
YupHe's close to the coast in Texas.
So, he might be kinda near me?
Ride safe, Ted