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ariZona28 · 08-25-2020, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Yellow 1

Sounds like it's time to open her up...

I think I agree with this assessment. Instead of incremental repairs it may be time for a full rebuild. Hopefully you don't have any metal shavings or remnants contaminating your newly installed components.

lemontwist · 08-25-2020, 09:14 PM

i third the motion.....let's take it to a vote.

1JEWLDSSRS · 08-26-2020, 10:15 AM

Im in agreement there, something is not right in there and you could be leading into major
damage and a more costly repair if you don't open her up, especially if you already found metal shavings in the oil.

8driann · 09-03-2020, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Im in agreement there, something is not right in there and you could be leading into major
damage and a more costly repair if you don't open her up, especially if you already found metal shavings in the oil.

Thanks for all your recommendations. I will be preparing to rebuild most of the top end in hopes of fixing the problem. Thanks. Also, do you know if i should go with a melling high volume oil pump as a stock replacement are there any benefits or trade offs? Thanks in advanced.

Warship2k15 · 09-03-2020, 01:12 PM

Ok I think you should take it out and see if anything else is fubar.Cam bearings rotated.lower end wear etc.

I would do a budget rebuild unless the block is messed up.Change the rod bolts to ARP.get the more robust chain tensioner,new oil pump,springs for the heads etc
Then you know you have a good engine that will last a long time and it will be more robust then a stock one.In case you ever want boost.

I think tearing the engine apart 3 plus times trying to avoid it is more labor intensive and costing you more then just taking it out,finding the problem and fixing it.

1JEWLDSSRS · 09-03-2020, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Warship2k15

Ok I think you should take it out and see if anything else is fubar.Cam bearings rotated.lower end wear etc.

I would do a budget rebuild unless the block is messed up.Change the rod bolts to ARP.get the more robust chain tensioner,new oil pump,springs for the heads etc
Then you know you have a good engine that will last a long time and it will be more robust then a stock one.In case you ever want boost.

I think tearing the engine apart 3 plus times trying to avoid it is more labor intensive and costing you more then just taking it out,finding the problem and fixing it.

Totally in agreement here ^^^^ for sure...

8driann · 09-03-2020, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warship2k15

Ok I think you should take it out and see if anything else is fubar.Cam bearings rotated.lower end wear etc.

I would do a budget rebuild unless the block is messed up.Change the rod bolts to ARP.get the more robust chain tensioner,new oil pump,springs for the heads etc
Then you know you have a good engine that will last a long time and it will be more robust then a stock one.In case you ever want boost.

I think tearing the engine apart 3 plus times trying to avoid it is more labor intensive and costing you more then just taking it out,finding the problem and fixing it.

Will do thanks for the suggestion.

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08-25-2020, 09:14 PM	#16
lemontwist Drives: 12 2SS/RS L99,11 2SS/RS LS3totaled Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: mooresville nc Posts: 1,048	i third the motion.....let's take it to a vote.

09-03-2020, 01:12 PM	#19
Warship2k15 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Kissimmee Posts: 158	Ok I think you should take it out and see if anything else is fubar.Cam bearings rotated.lower end wear etc. I would do a budget rebuild unless the block is messed up.Change the rod bolts to ARP.get the more robust chain tensioner,new oil pump,springs for the heads etc Then you know you have a good engine that will last a long time and it will be more robust then a stock one.In case you ever want boost. I think tearing the engine apart 3 plus times trying to avoid it is more labor intensive and costing you more then just taking it out,finding the problem and fixing it.