Rocker arms removed have question

Asked by Evan Mar 04, 2022 at 01:26 PM about the 2000 Dodge Dakota Sport Plus 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

If the rockers are removed off the valve stems, if
the engine were try to be started would there be
piston damage
The motor is a 4.7 magnum V8

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If the rocker arms are removed the valves will be closed and no danger of bending a valve or damaging a piston.

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