Is this a Bearing from a Lifter or a Rocker???
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Is this a Bearing from a Lifter or a Rocker??? Ive got a 99 SS Camaro with 67,000. I found this Bearing in my oil when i changed it a few days ago, and ive been doing lots of research. I cant decide if its from a roller lifter, or a roller rocker. The guys at the dealership think its a lifter, but others think different. Can anybody help? I dont really have the tools to go and pull the valve covers off to check the rockers, so i thought id try my luck here.
Here's the link to The bearing I found.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...52326586IhuyUX
Thanks
Brian
Here's the link to The bearing I found.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...52326586IhuyUX
Thanks
Brian
Last edited by flyingguy001; Aug 25, 2004 at 02:03 AM.
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Tell the Dealership guys to take a coffee break. This is a rocker bearing.
If I were you, I wouldn't take my car there.
Also word of caution, there are 33 of those in a rocker, now you need to find the other 32.
If I were you, I wouldn't take my car there.
Also word of caution, there are 33 of those in a rocker, now you need to find the other 32.
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Sorry guys, that picture set isnt from my car. I found those shots online and saw that the picture of the bearing was the same as the bearing i found. My car is completely stock. Sorry about the confusion.
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Needle Bearings...
Originally Posted by flyingguy001
Sorry guys, that picture set isnt from my car. I found those shots online and saw that the picture of the bearing was the same as the bearing i found. My car is completely stock. Sorry about the confusion.
That looks like the 9 "needle bearings found in oil pan" of my car.
LS1TECH - New TSB Needle Bearings Found in Oil Pan
here are a couple other links:
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread...=1#post5196803
http://atlantacfa.com/eve/ubb.x?a=tp...91&m=610104767
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread...+found+oil+pan
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread...+found+oil+pan
I found mine last week. I just bought the car with about 72000 miles on it, and had them do a fairly comprehensive ~60000 mile checkup on it. Found the needle bearings when they changed the oil, sticking to the magnetic oil pan screw.
I am considering going with an SLP rocker/spring package, but that changes the lift to 1.85 from 1.70, so I probably will not be able to stick a cam in, or atleast, I would have to change back to 1.70's at that point. To be honest, the stock 300 hp is enough to scare me in a convertible, so I probably won't miss the cam option. I love to drive but I am not much of a shade tree mechanic, so I would love to hear some opinions and options on this from others that have travelled this road !!!
Good Luck on fixing yours flyingguy001 !
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That really makes me feel alot better to see that you guys think its a rocker bearing. Im sure you all know what would be involved if it was a lifter bearing. Thanks for the help, now i need time to take off the valve covers. Doesn't seem like a real fun or easy job with the fuel rail, the injectors and all. Thanks again for the help.
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Its easy. Don't have to mess with the fuel rail/injectors at all. Remove the AIR tubes from the exhaust manifolds, unplug the fuel feed line from the rail, remove the coil packs, then finally the valve covers. 1 hour tops for a newbie. 
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Originally Posted by flyingguy001
That really makes me feel alot better to see that you guys think its a rocker bearing. Im sure you all know what would be involved if it was a lifter bearing. Thanks for the help, now i need time to take off the valve covers. Doesn't seem like a real fun or easy job with the fuel rail, the injectors and all. Thanks again for the help.
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I appreciate the offer for the rockers, but with all the info I have gotten about the stock ones. It seems like my best bet would be to get some good after market ones. But thanks.
So what are some good aftermarket rockers? Ive heard lots about the yella terras, but i have also heard that there is some grinding on the valve covers that is required, is that true?.
Thanks to everybody for the help, I am very impressed with the knowledge that many people have on this website.
So what are some good aftermarket rockers? Ive heard lots about the yella terras, but i have also heard that there is some grinding on the valve covers that is required, is that true?.
Thanks to everybody for the help, I am very impressed with the knowledge that many people have on this website.
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From: BFE
Originally Posted by flyingguy001
I appreciate the offer for the rockers, but with all the info I have gotten about the stock ones. It seems like my best bet would be to get some good after market ones. But thanks.
So what are some good aftermarket rockers? Ive heard lots about the yella terras, but i have also heard that there is some grinding on the valve covers that is required, is that true?.
So what are some good aftermarket rockers? Ive heard lots about the yella terras, but i have also heard that there is some grinding on the valve covers that is required, is that true?.
Thanks to everybody for the help, I am very impressed with the knowledge that many people have on this website.
