how do u know when u have a spun bearing

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Jun 20, 2006 | 07:09 AM

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ticking

with the higher mileage the ticking may be valvetrain related,i would get a new pump &lifters and give your p-rods a good look to see if any are slightly bent.if it's only a tick i don't think it is a spun bearing.

Jun 20, 2006 | 09:59 AM

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so u recommend replacing the oil pump?can the ls1 oil pan come off while the engine is in the car?

Jun 20, 2006 | 01:07 PM

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I just pulled my motor apart and found 1,2,3, and 4 all had spun bearings. Number 2 actually fused the 2 bearings together. The car was running great, had great oil pressure (50+ lbs cold), and was quiet. Did a WOT run and something didn't feel right, looked down and had no oil pressure but the motor was still quiet.

Jun 20, 2006 | 05:50 PM

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can I see a pic of a spun bearing?

Jun 20, 2006 | 06:05 PM

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A pic would just be a bunch of metal shavings in the pan. Which was last year and all to haunting.

Jun 21, 2006 | 05:19 AM

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did you just put on new bearings and it was fine? or did your spun bearing cause more damage than just a damaged bearing?

Jun 21, 2006 | 07:01 AM

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My crank is pretty screwed up so if I rebuild the stock motor I'm at least going to need a new crank.

The rods may need to be replaced in some cases. You would just have to look at the damage and see.

Jun 21, 2006 | 07:15 AM

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both motors i spun bearings in were very noticeable bottom end knocks and lost alot of oil pressure .when my last one spun i was at the strip and my car wasn't pulling like it should and i lifted and i heard the dreaded sound.a new shimmed ls6 pump will be a good idea to try to get back some psi back but it may still not be alot if cam bearings is wore.