FabU

hi there

i'm new on this forum, so first a little introduction: my name's Fabian, i'm from Switzerland and i own a 1998 chevy Camaro Z28

after changing the motor oil, the motor mechanic discovered this broken part:







(the 10 cent euro piece has the size of about 3/4 inch)

has anybody an idea what this part could be?
it's metal and magnetic

the engine works fine so far...

Thanks!

stburgpete

cant see pics

FabU

Sorry, i changed the links, should work now

VeTTeMaNC486

wow. Good luck. almost looks like something to do with the spring area. I have no idea though.

XtraCajunSS

iTrader: (2)

That is a bearing retainer for an LS Rocker arm. Look for a rocker with missing bearings. If you don't find one it just means a rocker has been replaced.

Shane

FabU

Thank you, Shane!



how urgent is a replacement?
when do this bearing retainers brake? too often too high rpm?

XtraCajunSS

iTrader: (2)

Considering the age of your car, I wouldn't be suprised at some breakage. I would recommend this upgrade to prevent it from ever happening again...

http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...&sid=901#P7566

This will replace the shafts, bearings, and keepers with new improved parts which will not come apart.

Thanks,
Shane

transamws6baby

iTrader: (6)

I have been finding the bearings from a rocker in my oil about two to three each oil change. As long as they dont get stuck in your oil pump.

BadgeZ28

iTrader: (28)

Time to stop driving and take care of the problem now. A rocker arm failure can cause a lot of damage

FrankSSCamaro

Could be a piece of a bearing

VeTTeMaNC486

Wow. Just wow. All it would take is one for me to pull them all off and replace. Those lil things could do alot of damage.

ILLWS6

iTrader: (13)

Very urgent. Fix it now before it gets real expensive.
It's a sort of common problem with these rockers, I don't think there is a specific cause for it.

SweetS10V8

iTrader: (4)

I agree, I wouldnt drive it anymore. Since your overseas it may be easier to find the problem rocker or rockers and replace them immediatly. I would have the Comp Cams trunion upgrade, in link above, ordered and on its way as soon as possible.

You need a press to push out the old trunions and press in the new ones. If you dont have a press Spectacle Solutions will do the press work for you. I think they charge $80 for the service. I cant remember if you can just buy them outright or if they are on an exchange basis.

I know I plan to have my truinions upgraded very soon!!!

chpmnsws6

iTrader: (70)

I was impressed with my Comp Cams LS Rocker Arm Trunion Upgrade. Now if only I had the funds to do it to these other 5 sets of stock rockers I have sitting here to sell them.