Baaaaaaad Engine problems...
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Launching!
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From: Sherwood, AR
Re: Baaaaaaad Engine problems... The post from Y2KSS was the mechanic that worked on it, so I guess all is well. Maybe some thrread lock on that rocker bolt, and check the calibration of the torque wrench, because I know I had that torqued down.
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From: rochester,ny
Re: Baaaaaaad Engine problems... we only have 15 rockers right?
lol!!!!!
hope thats the fix, you guys make me jealous and nervous at the same time about modding my car!
hope thats the prob!
lol!!!!!
hope thats the fix, you guys make me jealous and nervous at the same time about modding my car!
hope thats the prob!
Re: Baaaaaaad Engine problems... I just put another 10 miles on the car this morning and went through a couple of about 5000 rpm shifts. So far no engine noise and the car runs out very smooth and feels strong. Also we are in the process of installing a Comp 224/224 563/563 along with Comp springs and pushrods courtesy of Speed Inc. in a 99 TA M6. I will post how this turns out later today.
Re: Baaaaaaad Engine problems...
....Also we are in the process of installing a Comp 224/224 563/563 along with Comp springs and pushrods courtesy of Speed Inc. in a 99 TA M6. I will post how this turns out later today.
Seriously though...glad it wasn't anything serious.
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Launching!
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From: Sherwood, AR
Re: Baaaaaaad Engine problems... Drove the car home last night, and the ticking is gone, quiet as a, well, a normal LS-1. Finally had a chance to auto tap it. O2s were around .915 at WOT, LT fuel trims were around -1.5 or so average. No knock at all. I guess it's time to get the techedge wideband in it and do some tuning. I think I can bump the timing up some and pick up a few more ponies. Last night was the first night to really get on it since the cam swap. Made quite a difference. Need some dyno time also.
So, all's well that ends well, I guess. I got lucky.
So, all's well that ends well, I guess. I got lucky.
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From: Bloomington, IN
Re: Baaaaaaad Engine problems... TTT
Welp, alas, my motor is toast. I thought I might have had the same problem that jaywoo had, but it was not. I checked all the rockers, they were all fine. Checked the rods and the springs as well. Nothing wrong. Pretty sure I spun the bearing. If any of you have any other ideas, lemme know, I am willing to try anything before I pull the motor.
Welp, alas, my motor is toast. I thought I might have had the same problem that jaywoo had, but it was not. I checked all the rockers, they were all fine. Checked the rods and the springs as well. Nothing wrong. Pretty sure I spun the bearing. If any of you have any other ideas, lemme know, I am willing to try anything before I pull the motor.
