I just wanted to take the time to give a big shout out to pretty much the entire automotive department, for helping me to fix my car. They saw that i had no idea what i was doing, and took the time to come over and help me fix everything. You guys are alright in my book!
I especially want to thank Allen, @TLAR, and M.J. everyone in the department was a big help, they are just the only ones whose names i learned.
What ended up being the problem with cylinder #1?
somehow the hydraulic lifter rods popped out from underneath the piston headers
What in the hell is a āpiston headerā?
i might have the terms wrong; rocker heads might be it?
Looks like one of the following?
If so, āRocker armā is the correct term. Though, pretty rare for a lifter to completely dislodge from underneath its rocker. What kind of car?
the second picture. yeah, from everyoneās reaction, that is what i gathered. itās a 2004 pontiac grand am v6
GM proving, once again, that if it can be built, it can be broken. Iāve never even heard of a pushrod engine straight dropping a lifter. I need to know more.
Anyone who helped Zach have more details?
Zach,
Iām glad it wasnāt worse.
Kris, you should have heard that thing drive up the ramp ā¦ that car is a PRIME example of why car owners should take a moment and learn how to CHECK their OIL LEVELā¦
there is zero reason for ever having no oil on the dipstick(in this case there was no oil for the dipstick to reach until Allen poured 3 or 4 quarts in ?
Good times.
Glad it turned out to be less than an engine.
Iām a strong proponent of minding oneās fluids. Keep the fluid where itās supposed to be and itāll keep the car happy.
Looks like you were dead on. 
Good job, gang!
