Nick 02 Z06

This came out of my friends 99 FRC during an oil change. Please help us figure out what it is. Yes, the engine is probably toast.

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...19351815PXCraW

firechicken_98

iTrader: (8)

It looks like the rollers out of a bearing. I'm not sure though. What ever it is, it's not good.

mikey

iTrader: (6)

Needle bearings from rocker arm. Replace the rockers and flush the pan and you will be fine.

LS1x2

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Just needle bearing from the roller rockers. Get a new set.

Another_User

Man, we keep seeing more and more of those little bastards...

Brains

iTrader: (7)

Yup, its happened to a ton of folks. Not a big deal, just replace the broken rocker and prepare to fish a few more of those needle bearings out with the next few oil changes.

Nick 02 Z06

That's a relief! I was feeling bad because I just helped him swap in an LS6 intake and thought that maybe I allowed some dirt or sand to get in the intake ports on one of the heads. We were very careful and even vacuumed all the dirt away... What's a good price for a set of stock roller rockers?

1FST99Z

iTrader: (9)

naw not your fault nick. heck, i just changed the spark plugs in my car and the next time I turned the motor over it developed a loud tick. ended up being rod bolt had come loose. just coincidence. but yeah find the rocker or rocker arms that are affected and change them out you should be find. it is all part of the modding game.

Lvmyz28

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has anyone ever had a problem with these needle bearings getting caught in a precarious part of the motor and causing damage? Mine have a little play in them and I"m just waiting for them to fail one day, and I'm a little worried! I'm sure running 400 lbs open seat pressure isn't easy on them.

PREDATOR-Z

You can get your set rebuilt with C-clips by SDPC with Harland Sharp parts and machining.
No more spilt bearings.

Z06 Steve

iTrader: (8)

thats why the pick up has a screen so all the junk stays in the pan

Camaroholic

iTrader: (1)

Just do a search on

found drain plug

in the Internal engine section, and you'll see how common this is. I knew before even clicking on the title for this post...

XuhQshinR

http://www.gmtechlink.com/images/iss.../TLNov02e.html

GM TSB: 02-06-01-029
Needle Bearings Found in Oil Pan (Replace Rocker Arms); Specified vehicles 1998-2003 with 4.8L, 5.3L, 5.7L or 6.0L V8 Engine (VINs V, T, G, S, U -- RPOs LR4, LM7, LS1, LS6, LQ4, LQ9)

Nick 02 Z06

Thanks for the advice! You guys were all right on the money. Went over to his house last night, popped both valve covers and found the bad rocker on the passenger side. Bearing retainer was off and sitting in the head. A bunch more needle bearings were also scattered around the top of the head. Used a magnet and got them all out. Dumped some cheap dino oil in both heads and let it run out. Replaced the roller rockers with a set he got for a hundred dollars with 2K miles on them. Fished a magnet around in the pan and found one more needle bearing and replaced the oil and filter. Fired the car up and it seems to be running great. Again, thanks.

Nick

00Z28 Camaro

That thing is scary lookin , How many miles do you have nick ?

Nick 02 Z06

The 99 FRC Vette with the broken rocker has close to 90,000 miles...... My car has 8,600 miles. I know, I need to drive it more, I just haven't had the time.