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camaro1 · 12-29-2011, 12:00 PM

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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?

no because when you do the upgrade you take the rockers off the engine and re-build them on the work bench, then re-install them to the car.

time to pull the valve covers and have a look!

Silver2SSRS6spd · 12-29-2011, 12:02 PM

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MileMAN402 · 12-29-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro1

no because when you do the upgrade you take the rockers off the engine and re-build them on the work bench, then re-install them to the car.

time to pull the valve covers and have a look!

Ok thanks, what exactly should I be looking for? Is it possible that only a few popped out at this point or will there probably be more noticeable damage once I pull the covers off?

camaro1 · 12-29-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MileMAN402

Ok thanks, what exactly should I be looking for? Is it possible that only a few popped out at this point or will there probably be more noticeable damage once I pull the covers off?

pull the valve covers and look at both sides of each rocker to see if the cap popped off and if there are any needle bearings laying in the bottom of the head, might take a small magnet and run it across the bottom through the oil and see if you pick up any more.

camaro1 · 12-29-2011, 12:20 PM

stock rocker on the right, and the other pic is what the upgrade kit looks like with the new bearings and snap rings

on the stock rockers, the cap on the end will pop off and the bearings will slide out.

MRGOODWRENCH3 · 12-29-2011, 12:35 PM

Junk the factory rocker arms and the trunion upgrade. Jesel is the way to go.

blazzin1 · 12-29-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MRGOODWRENCH3

Junk the factory rocker arms and the trunion upgrade. Jesel is the way to go.

Wow, now that sure is "purty"!!!!!

east TX Muscle cars · 12-29-2011, 01:38 PM

also could be a lifter bearing. the roller bearings in the roller on the lifter look like those also. i have see a few of them fail and look just like that. check all your rockers first, that's the easiest

camaro1 · 12-29-2011, 01:42 PM

the OP said he had the trunnion rebuilds done already!

MileMAN402 · 12-29-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CC Performance

We offer trunnion rebuilds, have been doing them for a very long time now... we media blast the rockers as well so you are getting back a set that looks new.... no need to drop $1650 on a set of Jesels...LOL
The rebuild absolutely fixes the problem ...... that needle could have been from before they were rebuilt, I doubt they stood over or near the vehicle when the popped them....LOL

The stock rocker only likes so many rpms and lift

Wait, I'm a little confused by this ^ are you saying the rebuild I had done should have been enough to prevent this or that Your additional rebuild steps would prevent this??

camaro1 · 12-29-2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MileMAN402

Wait, I'm a little confused by this ^ are you saying the rebuild I had done should have been enough to prevent this or that Your additional rebuild steps would prevent this??

yes if you had the trunnion upgrade kit installed this would not have happened,, so untill you take a valve cover off and check them, we are all just guessing,, as said also these could be from a bad lifter roller.

MileMAN402 · 12-29-2011, 01:59 PM

Alright thanks for all the advice, I'll update when I talk to Ted. I'm sure all you guys are on the right track but I don't want to start taking things apart without talking to him then have him tell me he won't help since I opened up the covers or something.

tony1 · 12-31-2011, 09:11 AM

2012REDSS · 12-31-2011, 09:14 AM

not that Im rushing you or anything but.......?

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camaro1 Drives: 550+RWHP 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,588	stock rocker on the right, and the other pic is what the upgrade kit looks like with the new bearings and snap rings on the stock rockers, the cap on the end will pop off and the bearings will slide out. Attached Images __________________ 415ci stroker, TVS 2300 Magnacharger, cnc heads, cam, yank ss3200 converter, Kooks long tubes, Bwoody true cold air kit, ZL1 Pump, magnaflow 3" cat-back, lowering springs,BMR control arms and tie rod bars, 3.73 gears, diff mounts, RX can, ADM fuel controller

12-29-2011, 01:42 PM	#23
camaro1 Drives: 550+RWHP 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,588	the OP said he had the trunnion rebuilds done already! __________________ 415ci stroker, TVS 2300 Magnacharger, cnc heads, cam, yank ss3200 converter, Kooks long tubes, Bwoody true cold air kit, ZL1 Pump, magnaflow 3" cat-back, lowering springs,BMR control arms and tie rod bars, 3.73 gears, diff mounts, RX can, ADM fuel controller

12-29-2011, 01:59 PM	#26
MileMAN402 RIP JoePa Drives: 2010 2SS/RS & 2001 Audi S4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central PA Posts: 644 View My Garage	Alright thanks for all the advice, I'll update when I talk to Ted. I'm sure all you guys are on the right track but I don't want to start taking things apart without talking to him then have him tell me he won't help since I opened up the covers or something. __________________

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MRGOODWRENCH3 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Park City, Utah Posts: 670 View My Garage	Junk the factory rocker arms and the trunion upgrade. Jesel is the way to go.

12-29-2011, 01:38 PM	#22
east TX Muscle cars Drives: 2x 05 Vettes/65'AC cobra/68 camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: LONGVIEW, TEXAS Posts: 845	also could be a lifter bearing. the roller bearings in the roller on the lifter look like those also. i have see a few of them fail and look just like that. check all your rockers first, that's the easiest

12-31-2011, 09:14 AM	#28
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