LS2 teardown question.
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LS2 teardown question.
I've pulled apart an ls2 out of a GTO and i see #6 appears to be a different color. Indication that it's spun a bearing and had work done? I know it has a cam, and ls3 springs, but I don't know how to tell if this is normal.
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Funny, I just pulled my 2005 GTO LS2 with 105K for making a "ticking" noise and found #6 rod bearing to be thrashed! It hadn't spun yet, but it couldn't have been far from it.
If your engine has some miles on it, pull the rod/piston and check the big end size without the bearing in it and see if it's still round. Then check the bearing clearance with the crankshaft.
It's out now, better to be safe than sorry and have to repeat the job of pulling it out.
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If your engine has some miles on it, pull the rod/piston and check the big end size without the bearing in it and see if it's still round. Then check the bearing clearance with the crankshaft.
It's out now, better to be safe than sorry and have to repeat the job of pulling it out.
Cole
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If it was rebuilt i wouldnt tear it down. Talk with the original owner of it. They make oil pickup tubes to fix the front sump oil psi issues. My tbss had a spun bearing when i got it. I rebuilt motor and added the pcm of nc pickup tube for added insurance. Havnt had any issues so far. A extra quart of oil helps as well
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If it was rebuilt i wouldnt tear it down. Talk with the original owner of it. They make oil pickup tubes to fix the front sump oil psi issues. My tbss had a spun bearing when i got it. I rebuilt motor and added the pcm of nc pickup tube for added insurance. Havnt had any issues so far. A extra quart of oil helps as well
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The Grey RTV sealer all over the pan gasket is a dead give away that some one was inside the engine.
Usually the pan gasket is riveted to the pan from the factory to keep it in place during assembly. A small amount of grey sealer is applied to the front and rear covers where they meet the block.
Usually the pan gasket is riveted to the pan from the factory to keep it in place during assembly. A small amount of grey sealer is applied to the front and rear covers where they meet the block.
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Well, good that you caught it! And yeah, a second set of eyes can never hurt!
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Camshaft
Any way to tell what cam is in it? Possibly stock, but my google-fu was unable to find these #'s.
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Actually, the pic IS legible! All #'s fairly clear.
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Thank you!!