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epstein · 04-02-2012, 06:50 AM

Recently I encountered a bird style squeak under my hood that would only happen during boost.I had this issue prior to replacing my valley pan leak and it was still present after. So naturally the belt was replaced and eliminated . After exhaustively checking and re affixing all of the vacuums and multiple test drives I noticed something odd. One of the 5mm Allen head bolts that hold the top supercharger plate was damp with oil. After looking up the design of the eforce there is no oil to leak. So This morning on a whim I checked the tightness of these bolts.... Yeah Not just one was loose But more like 6. My Unit has never been disassembled nor Painted .

And My Birdie....... She Flew away!

Brian

MA2010SS · 04-02-2012, 07:49 AM

Did the bolts that hold the SC head to the lower intake have loctite blue on them?

JANNETTYRACING · 04-02-2012, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epstein

Recently I encountered a bird style squeak under my hood that would only happen during boost.I had this issue prior to replacing my valley pan leak and it was still present after. So naturally the belt was replaced and eliminated . After exhaustively checking and re affixing all of the vacuums and multiple test drives I noticed something odd. One of the 5mm Allen head bolts that hold the top supercharger plate was damp with oil. After looking up the design of the eforce there is no oil to leak. So This morning on a whim I checked the tightness of these bolts.... Yeah Not just one was loose But more like 6. My Unit has never been disassembled nor Painted .

And My Birdie....... She Flew away!

Brian

Good Find.

Ted.

toesuf94 · 04-02-2012, 09:03 AM

I shall check mine - thanks for the heads up! I know they are only supposed to be 'torqued' to 11 inch pounds - not really tight at all.

oachalon · 04-02-2012, 04:55 PM

My cover is leaking and i contacted edelbrock. They sent me a new gasket and longer bolts. In the email they say torque to 8 ft lbs. I havent had time to take the old cover off and install the new gasket. What did people use to access those back bolts? They are pretty tight to the firewall.

I was thinking about getting the covered painted since im taking it off. Any members on here have recommendations on where I could get the covers painted?

epstein · 04-02-2012, 05:05 PM

Longer Bolts huh........ My opinion they need alot more than 8ft lbs...... The front bolts were done with a T handle 5mm.... The rear Bolts were done with a convention 5mm key...The short end

Ill contact edelbrock tommorrow and get me my bolts and Gasket.

Any Body shop can paint it for you .....just be weary of paint on inside and seam area.

Thanks Ted for the compliment

Cpanthers85 · 04-02-2012, 05:12 PM

how many miles on your eforces before you are finding issues? You guys are making me nervous about putting it on! lol

oachalon · 04-02-2012, 05:59 PM

Cpanther,

I do not think its something to worry about. Just make sure your bolts on top are snug before putting the supercharger on.

tjbusa · 04-02-2012, 06:07 PM

I'm still in the process of installing, I will check them tomorrow. thanks

SSBUSDRVR · 04-02-2012, 06:48 PM

Thanks for the heads up Just checked All Ok here.

Camaro_Custom_Painted · 04-02-2012, 07:29 PM

Just checked mine too....the two center ones (along the back of the unit) were loose and there was a trace of oil around them. The rest were plenty tight.

oachalon · 04-02-2012, 07:44 PM

Mine were loose. i tightend them up first. I will see what happens. if it still leaks, i will change the gasket and bolts.

epstein · 04-02-2012, 08:10 PM

Glad You guys are checking!......
Nervous?..... These units are rock solid.....I have over 15k on mine......

realcanuk · 04-02-2012, 08:50 PM

Good call.

I just checked and the center ones were a little loose also. This is an example of what makes these forums so great. Sharing information!

04-02-2012, 06:50 AM	#1
epstein Account Suspended Drives: SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Transplanted from NYC..(ret. NYPD).Now in CT Posts: 904	Fellow Eforce Owners Recently I encountered a bird style squeak under my hood that would only happen during boost.I had this issue prior to replacing my valley pan leak and it was still present after. So naturally the belt was replaced and eliminated . After exhaustively checking and re affixing all of the vacuums and multiple test drives I noticed something odd. One of the 5mm Allen head bolts that hold the top supercharger plate was damp with oil. After looking up the design of the eforce there is no oil to leak. So This morning on a whim I checked the tightness of these bolts.... Yeah Not just one was loose But more like 6. My Unit has never been disassembled nor Painted . And My Birdie....... She Flew away! Brian

04-02-2012, 07:49 AM	#2
MA2010SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Somerset MA Posts: 725 View My Garage	Did the bolts that hold the SC head to the lower intake have loctite blue on them? __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Whipple SC, CAI Inc Intake, TSP 1 7/8" LT headers no cats, 3" magnaflow exhaust, HPT, RX Catch Can, LSR Toe Rods, LSR Trailing Arms, ALKY Control Meth, McLeod RXT Twin Disc, ZL1 fuel pump, 3.73 ZL1 Differential Kit, BTR PDS Stage 2 Cam, Tuned by SLOWHAWK Performance Bridgewater MA

04-02-2012, 09:03 AM	#4
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	I shall check mine - thanks for the heads up! I know they are only supposed to be 'torqued' to 11 inch pounds - not really tight at all. __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

04-02-2012, 05:12 PM	#7
Cpanthers85 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 470 View My Garage	how many miles on your eforces before you are finding issues? You guys are making me nervous about putting it on! lol __________________ 2011 2SS/RS L99 2017 Chevy SS 1979 Z28 Mods: Kooks Long Tube Headers, RotoFaB EForce CAI, American Thunder Catback Exhaust, PFADT Stage 1 Drag Kit + Front Sway Bar, GM Strut Tower Bar. ZL1 Fuel Pump. Nitto NT05R. RX Catch Can.LS9 Cam and Springs.LS3 Conversion.JRE Fuel Rail Upgrade.Edelbrock Eforce.60# Eforce Injectors.Extreme Racing Tune. 523/495 MY BUILD THREAD

04-02-2012, 06:07 PM	#9
tjbusa Serious Sleeper Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lexington,SC Posts: 3,129	I'm still in the process of installing, I will check them tomorrow. thanks __________________ ************************************* Drive-by Fact of Life: After Monday and Tuesday even the calendar reads... W T F *************************************

04-02-2012, 04:55 PM	#5
oachalon Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mentor, Ohio Posts: 999 View My Garage	My cover is leaking and i contacted edelbrock. They sent me a new gasket and longer bolts. In the email they say torque to 8 ft lbs. I havent had time to take the old cover off and install the new gasket. What did people use to access those back bolts? They are pretty tight to the firewall. I was thinking about getting the covered painted since im taking it off. Any members on here have recommendations on where I could get the covers painted?

04-02-2012, 05:05 PM	#6
epstein Account Suspended Drives: SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Transplanted from NYC..(ret. NYPD).Now in CT Posts: 904	Longer Bolts huh........ My opinion they need alot more than 8ft lbs...... The front bolts were done with a T handle 5mm.... The rear Bolts were done with a convention 5mm key...The short end Ill contact edelbrock tommorrow and get me my bolts and Gasket. Any Body shop can paint it for you .....just be weary of paint on inside and seam area. Thanks Ted for the compliment

04-02-2012, 05:59 PM	#8
oachalon Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mentor, Ohio Posts: 999 View My Garage	Cpanther, I do not think its something to worry about. Just make sure your bolts on top are snug before putting the supercharger on.

04-02-2012, 06:48 PM	#10
SSBUSDRVR Drives: '11 2SS/RS IBM/BLK M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Central FL Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	Thanks for the heads up Just checked All Ok here. __________________ '11 IBM 2SS/RS Built and Tuned by Vengeance Racing Vengeance PCM Vengeance Racing Mast Black Label LS7 Headed 416 ProCharger Stage II D1X Race ,Monster Triple,Alky Control Meth Inj, Forgestar F14 Drag Version and a bunch of other blah blah blah.838/688 at 12lbs Street Friendly

04-02-2012, 07:29 PM	#11
Camaro_Custom_Painted Choke on that causality! Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 645	Just checked mine too....the two center ones (along the back of the unit) were loose and there was a trace of oil around them. The rest were plenty tight. __________________ Edelbrock EForce - Stainless Works Headers - BMR Sways & Arms & Toe Links & Control Arm Bushings & End Links - Rotofab CAI - Assorted Interior, Exterior, Underhood Bling - Red Jewel Stripes & Full Body Clear - Lexani LX15 Wheels - JRE Fuel Rail Upgrade - Kenne Bell BAP - Heartthrob XPipe - Elite Catch Can - Pedders Cradle & Front Arm Bushings - Hotchkis Strut Brace - MSD Wires - Carbotech Brakes - DSS 1000HP Axles & Driveshaft - Mickey Thompson Tires - Halo Harness - AutoMeter A/F, Boost, Fuel Pressure Gauges - Whats Next?

04-02-2012, 07:44 PM	#12
oachalon Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mentor, Ohio Posts: 999 View My Garage	Mine were loose. i tightend them up first. I will see what happens. if it still leaks, i will change the gasket and bolts.

04-02-2012, 08:10 PM	#13
epstein Account Suspended Drives: SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Transplanted from NYC..(ret. NYPD).Now in CT Posts: 904	Glad You guys are checking!...... Nervous?..... These units are rock solid.....I have over 15k on mine......

04-02-2012, 08:50 PM	#14
realcanuk Drives: 2007 Corvette C6 983 RWHP Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 690	Good call. I just checked and the center ones were a little loose also. This is an example of what makes these forums so great. Sharing information! __________________ 2007 C6 vert, auto, F55, LT3 LME LS402 , WCCH 245 Heads, Pat G. Custom cam YSI / 3.0 pulley, ARH 1 7/8 headers, NPP Dewitts / dual spals, A&A dual pump fuel system. 3.42 polished gears, hardened shafts, Alky control meth, Cartech line lock, ECS axle loops, Trans brace, 6L80 built by me. ID 1000 injectors, comp rockers, Morel lifters, BT springs, Trend 3/8 pushrods, ATI 10% OD Damper Circle D Triple Disc stall 1009 RWHP @ 7000, 817 RWTQ @ 6000,

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