Broke Rocker arm - 4000$? Input needed please

CentexSS · 07-23-2019, 05:10 PM

So over the weekend my car started making a very loud ticking noise - I got it into my shop (not the dealership) that does all my work as soon as I could. I thought it was somehting a little less than it was so i drove it there. Now I realized that it was probably a rocker issue, and my shop felt the same thing.

Anyway, I asked for a ball park figure and my guy said about 4 grand? He explained that if the rocker broke than the cam could be messed up, as well as metal being in the oil. All of that makes sense to me - but does 4k seem high to anyone. I really trust my shop - they have done all my mods which are

Cam, CAI, Long tube hearders, Tune, and engine Internals such lifters, springs, retainers.

What do you guys think? Should I be asking something that I am not?

Thanks as always,

CentexSS

MackSteelPrivateEye · 07-23-2019, 05:19 PM

Could be a complete engine rebuild. What are your mods?

s346k · 07-23-2019, 05:37 PM

what broke on the rocker? pics?

ITSNO4RE · 07-23-2019, 06:02 PM

get a crate engine and swap out all your go fast parts

CentexSS · 07-23-2019, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITSNO4RE

get a crate engine and swap out all your go fast parts

it crossed my mind - but its my daily driver, I can not afford to have it down for that long.

CentexSS · 07-23-2019, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s346k

what broke on the rocker? pics?

They haven't opened her up yet to confirm, but he was pretty sure.

wwiiavfan · 07-23-2019, 07:26 PM

People,people, this is opportunity knocking, not a rocker. Time for a stroker build!

NYJets12 · 07-23-2019, 07:29 PM

I see you got a 17 , shouldn’t that be covered under your 3 year bumper to bumper warranty still.

hworth18 · 07-23-2019, 07:41 PM

Unfortunately, your mods have probably voided your drivetrain warranty. Best to find a reputable shop and bite the bullet.

ITSNO4RE · 07-23-2019, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CentexSS

it crossed my mind - but its my daily driver, I can not afford to have it down for that long.

you will be down longer if it is a rebuild and if you have metal shavings in that engine... good luck cause youll be rebuilding it again unless they do a full tear down. with the spare engine youll have it out, it wont have to be a full tear down as youre just working on the head area.. you don't have to worry about shavings and your bottom half is brand new. peace of mind brother.. I bet youll save time and money doing it this way... you think youll be saving money the other way until it starts going further and further into the engine.

Puddin · 07-23-2019, 08:51 PM

Sounds about right if they are going to do a rebuild especially with having to pull the engine to examine it. Expect it to be considerably more if you use a premiere engine builder like LME.

OVRKLL · 07-23-2019, 08:54 PM

When did they last work on your motor's internals?
Could it be something they did?

KingLT1 · 07-23-2019, 10:46 PM

A broken rocker arm doesn't mean a engine failure most of the time. The shop should have done a trunnion upgrade on the rocker arms before installing the cam package. I would find a different shop if they are already quoting you that much money. A OE rocker arm costs less then 100.00 and can be changed in less then a hour.

SJFGTO · 07-24-2019, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingLT1

A broken rocker arm doesn't mean a engine failure most of the time. The shop should have done a trunnion upgrade on the rocker arms before installing the cam package. I would find a different shop if they are already quoting you that much money. A OE rocker arm costs less then 100.00 and can be changed in less then a hour.

^^^This^^^

07-23-2019, 05:10 PM	#1
CentexSS Drives: 2017 Camaro SS \| Modded Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 17 View My Garage	Broke Rocker arm - 4000$? Input needed please So over the weekend my car started making a very loud ticking noise - I got it into my shop (not the dealership) that does all my work as soon as I could. I thought it was somehting a little less than it was so i drove it there. Now I realized that it was probably a rocker issue, and my shop felt the same thing. Anyway, I asked for a ball park figure and my guy said about 4 grand? He explained that if the rocker broke than the cam could be messed up, as well as metal being in the oil. All of that makes sense to me - but does 4k seem high to anyone. I really trust my shop - they have done all my mods which are Cam, CAI, Long tube hearders, Tune, and engine Internals such lifters, springs, retainers. What do you guys think? Should I be asking something that I am not? Thanks as always, CentexSS

07-23-2019, 07:29 PM	#8
NYJets12 Drives: 2018 1LT Camaro Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: PA Posts: 781	I see you got a 17 , shouldn’t that be covered under your 3 year bumper to bumper warranty still. __________________

07-23-2019, 07:41 PM	#9
hworth18 Jus' Cruzin Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Krypton Green Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northeast Oklahoma Posts: 1,108 View My Garage	Unfortunately, your mods have probably voided your drivetrain warranty. Best to find a reputable shop and bite the bullet. __________________ “The moment you think you know what’s going on in a women’s head, is the moment your goose is well and truly cooked” -Howard Stark

07-23-2019, 08:54 PM	#12
OVRKLL Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE...makes me go YeeeHaw! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 577	When did they last work on your motor's internals? Could it be something they did? __________________ The Thrill isn't around the corner, the Thrill is the corner! So don't hesitate, just brake late!

07-23-2019, 10:46 PM	#13
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 6,800	A broken rocker arm doesn't mean a engine failure most of the time. The shop should have done a trunnion upgrade on the rocker arms before installing the cam package. I would find a different shop if they are already quoting you that much money. A OE rocker arm costs less then 100.00 and can be changed in less then a hour. __________________ 2016 NFG 1SS A8 Options-2SS Leather/NPP Perf. mods-Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel/103mm TB/Rotofab Big Gulp/Cat Deletes/Corsa NPP Per. times- 10.5 @ 137 w/ 1.8 60ft Full weight on 20's 1200DA

07-23-2019, 05:19 PM	#2
MackSteelPrivateEye Banned Drives: 6 on the Flo' Super Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: md Posts: 1,925	Could be a complete engine rebuild. What are your mods?

07-23-2019, 05:37 PM	#3
s346k Drives: like an old lady Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: indiana Posts: 2,396	what broke on the rocker? pics?

07-23-2019, 06:02 PM	#4
ITSNO4RE Drives: 17 Ram CC 1500 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Newark, NJ Posts: 12	get a crate engine and swap out all your go fast parts

07-23-2019, 07:26 PM	#7
wwiiavfan Drives: 2017 1SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 478	People,people, this is opportunity knocking, not a rocker. Time for a stroker build!

07-23-2019, 08:51 PM	#11
Puddin Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,011	Sounds about right if they are going to do a rebuild especially with having to pull the engine to examine it. Expect it to be considerably more if you use a premiere engine builder like LME.

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