I would not drive it much without checking it out. If the rocker has started to wear, you may still be able to save the cam. When you have the cover off, it is a good idea to replace the plastic pieces on the oiler tube and make sure that the little holes in the tube are clear.

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Chuck Taylor
Falls Church VA
'66 200, '66 230SL, '96 SL500. Sold: '81 380SL, '86 300E, '72 250C, '95 C220, 3 '84 280SL's '90 420SEL, '72 280SE, '73 280C, '78 280SE, '70 280SL, '77 450SL, '85 380SL, '87 560SL, '85 380SL, '72 350SL, '96 S500 Coupe