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MileMAN402 · 12-28-2011, 08:32 PM

Ok so I was changing my oil tonight and I pulled the magnetic drain plug out and these were stuck on the end. I have a Jannetty installed cam package so I'm gonna call them in the morning but SHOULD I BE WORRIED??

Thanks guys.

blazzin1 · 12-28-2011, 08:52 PM

I have no idea where they came from, but yes, I would be VERY concerned!!!! In fact, I wouldn't start your engine until you find out where they came from.

simonmcnasty · 12-28-2011, 08:54 PM

They look like needle bearings from rocker arms

sschevybear11 · 12-28-2011, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by simonmcnasty

They look like needle bearings from rocker arms

BINGO. Teardown time.

jrpimp00 · 12-28-2011, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by simonmcnasty

They look like needle bearings from rocker arms

This^^^^^^ Dont try to start it, but take the valve covers off and inspect the rockers

MileMAN402 · 12-28-2011, 09:19 PM

Thanks a lot guys. Weird part is I have about 4500 miles on the cam and valve train upgrade and not a single noise or problem. Or is this something that I might not notice until it completely goes? I would have expected a lot more bearings from the rocker arms?

MileMAN402 · 12-28-2011, 09:23 PM

Do you think these stray ones could have fallen out of the old rockers when they did the trunion upgrade?

BOSS_HOSS · 12-28-2011, 09:28 PM

Sounds like I have the same Jannetty cam package...I've had no problems whatsoever and just ordered a magnetic drain plug. I would say since the trunion upgrade would be done on a press/vice that these are not from the stock rocker bearings. Though when you are pressing out the stock ones those needles go everywhere. I'm very curious what Ted has to say.

MileMAN402 · 12-28-2011, 09:30 PM

Yeah I have the 470 but the only difference is the cam. I'm gonna call Ted in the morning.

Darth_Emma · 12-28-2011, 09:46 PM

I just had the trunion upgrade done to my rockers...

Thank goodness for magnetic plugs!

DietCoke · 12-29-2011, 10:45 AM

Those are 110% rocker arm needles. Pull yours and get the trunion upgrade.

Darth_Emma · 12-29-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MileMAN402

Do you think these stray ones could have fallen out of the old rockers when they did the trunion upgrade?

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Originally Posted by DietCoke

Those are 110% rocker arm needles. Pull yours and get the trunion upgrade.

I think he said he had the trunion upgrade...

MikeOD · 12-29-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DietCoke

Those are 110% rocker arm needles. Pull yours and get the trunion upgrade.

He says he already has the trunnion upgrade...hopefully you didn't lose a snap ring on the trunnion and lose one of the comp bearings...if a bearing from the comp upgrade kit comes completely off of the trunnion, there are similar needles that you could lose inside the engine.

MileMAN402 · 12-29-2011, 10:58 AM

Yeah unless they are stuck in the engine elsewhere these are all that came out and I flushed some extra oil through. I think Jannetty's is closed for a couple more days but I want to talk to Ted directly before I go pulling valve covers cuz idk what exactly to look for. Maybe I'll be doing a forged stroked sooner than I thoughtN

12-28-2011, 08:32 PM	#1
MileMAN402 RIP JoePa Drives: 2010 2SS/RS & 2001 Audi S4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central PA Posts: 644 View My Garage	HELP! What are these bearings from?? Ok so I was changing my oil tonight and I pulled the magnetic drain plug out and these were stuck on the end. I have a Jannetty installed cam package so I'm gonna call them in the morning but SHOULD I BE WORRIED?? Thanks guys. __________________

12-28-2011, 08:54 PM	#3
simonmcnasty The Juggernaught Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tallahassee Florida Posts: 166	They look like needle bearings from rocker arms __________________ 2010 IBM 2SS RS / LG G6X3 Cam / 1 7/8" Kooks headers / Hi-Flo Cats / ADM Cold air / Magnaflow 3" exhaust / UD Pulley / Sam Miller Tune / SAE 481RWHP 441RWTQ / Eibach Pro-kit / Eibach front and rear sway bars / Elite Catch Can / DRL Harness and AAC Plasma bulbs

12-28-2011, 09:19 PM	#6
MileMAN402 RIP JoePa Drives: 2010 2SS/RS & 2001 Audi S4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central PA Posts: 644 View My Garage	Thanks a lot guys. Weird part is I have about 4500 miles on the cam and valve train upgrade and not a single noise or problem. Or is this something that I might not notice until it completely goes? I would have expected a lot more bearings from the rocker arms? __________________

12-28-2011, 09:23 PM	#7
MileMAN402 RIP JoePa Drives: 2010 2SS/RS & 2001 Audi S4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central PA Posts: 644 View My Garage	Do you think these stray ones could have fallen out of the old rockers when they did the trunion upgrade? __________________

12-28-2011, 09:28 PM	#8
BOSS_HOSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Petawawa, ON Posts: 151	Sounds like I have the same Jannetty cam package...I've had no problems whatsoever and just ordered a magnetic drain plug. I would say since the trunion upgrade would be done on a press/vice that these are not from the stock rocker bearings. Though when you are pressing out the stock ones those needles go everywhere. I'm very curious what Ted has to say. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS 1 7/8" Long Tube American Racing Headers w/high flow cats, Borla S-Type Catback Exhaust, Roto-Fab CAI, VMAX Ported Throttle Body, MGW Shifter, JRE 445 Street Cam Package tuned via SCT, Pedders Street 1 Kit.

12-28-2011, 08:52 PM	#2
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	I have no idea where they came from, but yes, I would be VERY concerned!!!! In fact, I wouldn't start your engine until you find out where they came from.

12-28-2011, 09:30 PM	#9
MileMAN402 RIP JoePa Drives: 2010 2SS/RS & 2001 Audi S4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central PA Posts: 644 View My Garage	Yeah I have the 470 but the only difference is the cam. I'm gonna call Ted in the morning. __________________

12-28-2011, 09:46 PM	#10
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I just had the trunion upgrade done to my rockers... Thank goodness for magnetic plugs!

12-29-2011, 10:45 AM	#11
DietCoke Slow Turtle Drives: 2011 1SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 1,123	Those are 110% rocker arm needles. Pull yours and get the trunion upgrade. __________________ LSXOCET - 404rwhp @ 1600 lbs curb weight... bonkers fast https://www.facebook.com/lsxocet

12-29-2011, 10:58 AM	#14
MileMAN402 RIP JoePa Drives: 2010 2SS/RS & 2001 Audi S4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central PA Posts: 644 View My Garage	Yeah unless they are stuck in the engine elsewhere these are all that came out and I flushed some extra oil through. I think Jannetty's is closed for a couple more days but I want to talk to Ted directly before I go pulling valve covers cuz idk what exactly to look for. Maybe I'll be doing a forged stroked sooner than I thoughtN __________________

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