Because I plan to remove mine on a 2000 Eclipse GT.Thank you all..
The valves are not connected to the rockers, do you plan on removing the rockers or valves and why?
There's only 2 reasons to remove a rocker arm. 1) You need to clean the lash adjusters or replace them. 2) You need to change the valve stem seals. The only problem you are going to have is when all the lash adjusters that are located on the valve stem side of the rocker arms, fall out. You need a special set of spring clips to re-install them or even take them out, they may drop down one of the oil return holes. Then you're screwed!
I am guessing you mean will the valves come out if you remove the rocker assy. The answer to that question is no. The valves are retained by little half-moon clips that are wedged in a slot in the valve stems. The force of the valve springs against the top valve washer keeps them in place while also preventing the washer from sliding up past the top of the stem. You can remove the rocker assy without having the valves drop into the cylinders. You will have to adjust the gap between the cam lobes and the rockers when reinstalling so it isn't like you can just bolt it back on.
