carreras

iTrader: (7)

how do you know if you have a bent pushrod what do you check

Wnts2Go10O

iTrader: (12)

i think u can do a compression test to find it

calongo_SS

iTrader: (7)

You definaltly don't do a compression check lol. Pull the coil packs, pull the valve covers, pull the rocker arms, and then pull the push rods. You can roll them on something nice and flat and see if there is a bend.

technical

You're first clue would be a loud ticking noise while the engine is running.

carreras

iTrader: (7)

there is a ticking noise but people tell me its souds like sparkplug or coilpack how can u tell the difference

technical

It will sound more metallic than an electric arc-ing noise.
Have you over-revved the engine lately?

carreras

iTrader: (7)

i went from 3rd to 2nd full throttle in a race and the car shut off on me. It kind of struggled to turn on. And after that its been making that ticking sound and the shifter moves very badly at lower rpms. It still seems like its running pretty good, i wouldnt know if a bent pushrod would affect the cars performance.

RahuL

iTrader: (10)

sounds like a bent pushrod(s)

WS-Sick

I also vote for a bent pushrod.

Cefiro

Def pull them, it's not too hard. Takes a few hours though.

jrp

iTrader: (16)

a few hours , can be done in less then an hour start to finish.

LS1Maniac

Seriously, I pulled mine out the other day in like 15 mins, if that.

carreras

iTrader: (7)

the only reason i have'nt done it is because i dont know how to mess with the rocker arms how do i set the valves or torque the rockers when im done checking them. whats the torque specifications.

jrp

iTrader: (16)

tq down 22ft-lbs. theres no adj. w/ the stock valvetrain.

check the sequence in my FAQ

technical

If you're hesitant to get in there, you might want to have someone with experience nearby.

Lvmyz28

iTrader: (1)

Some of us with the 806 casting heads take longer to get the valve covers off because of more bolts and they are not in the easiest place to get! LOL!!