LSA Eaton Supercharger Bearing / Isolator Issues - Consolidated List

[mlee]

OK guys, it seems this is a major re-occurring problem that requires a complete SuperCharger replacement. After searching around I see there are a few threads on the subject, but even more folks posting in these threads of their own experiences which I have listed below.

I have seen nothing that indicates this problem is actually fixed other than replacing and waiting for it to happen again. For those who want to mod their cars and lose the warranty this becomes a problem.

Anyone know what Eaton is doing to fix this. The Baron posted some great DIY threads on repairing these but it's definitely something I do look forward to.

If you've had the bearing issue or the isolator rattle post up with your car# and mileage so we can track these.

Here's what the rattle sounds like.






Vroom - 2013 #2448
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...34&postcount=1

Rizzo - 2012 #292
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...20&postcount=1

musclecarguy - 2013
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...2&postcount=17

z28man2 - 2013
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=328589

joes407 - 2012 #440
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...42&postcount=1

RobZL1580 - 2013
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...8&postcount=28

sportyb24 - 2013 #1615
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...6&postcount=38

4fbodys - 2012
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...24&postcount=3
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...6&postcount=11

ZL1-V - 2013 #3535
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...1&postcount=10

NOLIMITCUSTOMS - 2013
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...9&postcount=27

ZMEnow - 2013
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...4&postcount=32

trz174 - 2012
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...22&postcount=4

mmarx82 - 2012 #1609
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...48&postcount=8

mlee - 2012 #23
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...3&postcount=23

itsadryheat79 - 2012 #51
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...84#post7887784

Heaven_is_inferno - 2012 #1521
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...7&postcount=69

[Rizzo]

Wow...I didn't realize there were so many of us.

Subscribed...

[mlee]

Originally Posted by Rizzo

Wow...I didn't realize there were so many of us.

Subscribed...

I didn't either until mine went out and I started looking through all the threads. Quite sure I missed a few too.


It's also been 3 weeks since they ordered the SC and still on backorder...

[J-Rod6410]

And here I was thinking your car was @ ADM lol

[mlee]

Originally Posted by J-Rod6410

And here I was thinking your car was @ ADM lol

LOL... I'm seriously thinking about a different supercharger.. I'd hate to change this thing out every year.

[J-Rod6410]

Wonder if this crappy isolator contributes to the bearing failure? Any of these failures on modded cars or all stock?

Sent from J-Rod's Continuum Transfunctioner

[mlee]

Originally Posted by J-Rod6410

Wonder if this crappy isolator contributes to the bearing failure? Any of these failures on modded cars or all stock?

Sent from J-Rod's Continuum Transfunctioner

The isolator doesn't affect the bearing. It's a needle bearing that needs to be serviced. It just keeps drying out.

From what I see here most have been under warranty but a smaller pulley would make it fail even quicker.

I guarantee my next one won't be under warranty and I'll be looking for a suitable "bigger" sub.

[mlee]

Updated with year and car number from Becky's ZL1 Sign-up thread.

Those who haven't stopped by that thread or don't list their number are blank.

[STSL]

Originally Posted by mlee

The isolator doesn't affect the bearing. It's a needle bearing that needs to be serviced. It just keeps drying out.

From what I see here most have been under warranty but a smaller pulley would make it fail even quicker.

I guarantee my next one won't be under warranty and I'll be looking for a suitable "bigger" sub.

FYI Magnason has a drop on swap to a 2300

[mlee]

Originally Posted by STSL

FYI Magnason has a drop on swap to a 2300

Now you're talkin...

[jsd]

Sorry for the question, but i dont know how this noise sounds. Maybe some video with this bearing issue, where i can listen the noise.

My sc makes also some noise, but i am not sure, what it is? I think its the isolater.

Which alternative of other sc fits to the lsa on the zl1?

[mlee]

Originally Posted by jsd

Sorry for the question, but i dont know how this noise sounds. Maybe some video with this bearing issue, where i can listen the noise.

My sc makes also some noise, but i am not sure, what it is? I think its the isolater.

Which alternative of other sc fits to the lsa on the zl1?

Click on one of the 1st two links


If it sounds like marbles rattling around in a can then it's the isolator.

Here's the bearing sound from link #2

[jsd]

Thank you very much

This is definitivly not the same noise on mine.

You say, its better to not change the pulleys?

I was really to thinking about to make my order at jre

[mlee]

Originally Posted by jsd

Thank you very much

This is definitivly not the same noise on mine.

You say, its better to not change the pulleys?

I was really to thinking about to make my order at jre

Changing pulleys is great but it will void your SC warranty. Also, spinning it faster may cause this to happen sooner, but I wouldn't let that stop you. If it's going to happen it will either way. I just hope Eaton has addressed this and we won't see it in the newer cars.