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litle88 · 10-26-2013, 12:16 AM

Start cleaning the top of those pistons and cleaning the gasket mating surface on the block as well. Make sure to put some wd40 on the bores so they don't get rusty.

steven2680 · 10-26-2013, 07:59 AM

The piston don't look that bad it could been worst

steven2680 · 10-26-2013, 08:18 AM

Since you have the heads out get them done port and polish bigger valves

litle88 · 10-26-2013, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by steven2680

Since you have the heads out get them done port and polish bigger valves

Lol bigger valves? What size do you think he should go with?

1Camaro2SS · 10-26-2013, 08:54 AM

Pistons might be ok but you'll know more once they are cleaned up. I would replace every single valve though. Those valve locks might be stressed as well, maybe wouldn't hurt to replace them.

1Camaro2SS · 10-26-2013, 08:57 AM

since you're at it, pull those lifters out and inspect them

Rjgreen2 · 10-26-2013, 09:24 AM

Yea I pulled the valves out last night, What kind of cleaner do you guys recommend so I can clean all this up? Again, my concern is the passenger side so definitely keeping my fingers crossed. I have to go to a buddies wedding here in a couple hours and am looking forward to getting this other head off. I hope the passenger pistons look the same or better than the driver, at this point I just want to replace the valves, get new gaskets and head bolts. Also, I am going to take off the water pump, balancer, drop the oil pan, take off the oil pump and make sure that the crank and cam are lined up properly. Nothing but time to do it right. I am on the edge however since I have it off should I get the heads ported and polished....Who knows lol

steven2680 · 10-26-2013, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by litle88

Lol bigger valves? What size do you think he should go with?

Oops I mean can you put bigger valves lol

thahemp · 10-26-2013, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Rjgreen2

Yea I pulled the valves out last night, What kind of cleaner do you guys recommend so I can clean all this up? Again, my concern is the passenger side so definitely keeping my fingers crossed. I have to go to a buddies wedding here in a couple hours and am looking forward to getting this other head off. I hope the passenger pistons look the same or better than the driver, at this point I just want to replace the valves, get new gaskets and head bolts. Also, I am going to take off the water pump, balancer, drop the oil pan, take off the oil pump and make sure that the crank and cam are lined up properly. Nothing but time to do it right. I am on the edge however since I have it off should I get the heads ported and polished....Who knows lol

Dropping the oil pan is a pain in the ass with the motor in the car.

vroomapunk · 10-26-2013, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by thahemp

Dropping the oil pan is a pain in the ass with the motor in the car.

Maybe he meant dropping it a couple hairs just to be able to get at everything.

It does look awful to drop completely with the engine in the car lol

thahemp · 10-26-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by vroomapunk

Maybe he meant dropping it a couple hairs just to be able to get at everything.

It does look awful to drop completely with the engine in the car lol

It's not possible without cutting the cross member or dropping the whole cradle. Or pulling the motor out the top.

Rjgreen2 · 10-26-2013, 12:37 PM

Nah, just enough for the pickup bolt

Rjgreen2 · 10-26-2013, 10:48 PM

UPDATE** Yet another update and I wish it was better than the last. As I opened up the passenger side head I found the broken valve, it had apparently broke off and flipped over and embedded itself into the piston. Maybe 1/4 of an inch into it. It may or may not be an issue (lol will let the experts say). But, cylinder 4 is the only one that really has an issue with it. Sucks but what can you do right? Anyway, here are more pictures:

Mr Monte · 10-26-2013, 11:20 PM

Thanks for all the pics. My room mate had the same results on his cam change on his Chevelle SS over 30 years ago. Net result he installed a bigger engine.

Now is a good opportunity for you to drop in a 7.0L.

10-26-2013, 12:16 AM	#169
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Start cleaning the top of those pistons and cleaning the gasket mating surface on the block as well. Make sure to put some wd40 on the bores so they don't get rusty. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

10-26-2013, 08:54 AM	#173
1Camaro2SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,430 View My Garage	Pistons might be ok but you'll know more once they are cleaned up. I would replace every single valve though. Those valve locks might be stressed as well, maybe wouldn't hurt to replace them. __________________ 432 RWHP 391 RWTQ 12.37 1/4 mile on stock tires

10-26-2013, 08:57 AM	#174
1Camaro2SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,430 View My Garage	since you're at it, pull those lifters out and inspect them __________________ 432 RWHP 391 RWTQ 12.37 1/4 mile on stock tires

10-26-2013, 09:24 AM	#175
Rjgreen2 Drives: 2016 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 290	Yea I pulled the valves out last night, What kind of cleaner do you guys recommend so I can clean all this up? Again, my concern is the passenger side so definitely keeping my fingers crossed. I have to go to a buddies wedding here in a couple hours and am looking forward to getting this other head off. I hope the passenger pistons look the same or better than the driver, at this point I just want to replace the valves, get new gaskets and head bolts. Also, I am going to take off the water pump, balancer, drop the oil pan, take off the oil pump and make sure that the crank and cam are lined up properly. Nothing but time to do it right. I am on the edge however since I have it off should I get the heads ported and polished....Who knows lol __________________ Ryan Green 2016 Chevy Camaro SS Hyper Blue Metallic 2012 Chevy Camaro SS 45th Anniversary - SOLD (still kicking myself for doing that) Order Status 2000 - 1/4/16 2500 - 1/6/16 3000 - 1/7/16 - TPW 2/1/16!!! 3400 - 1/18/16 3800 - 1/30/16 - VIN# 145458 4300 - 2/2/16 4B00 - 2/4/16 4300 - 2/13/16 - Moving somewhere 4200 - 2/16/16 - SHIPPED!!!!! 5000 - 2/18/16 6000 - 2/19/16 - Its MINE!!

10-26-2013, 12:37 PM	#180
Rjgreen2 Drives: 2016 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 290	Nah, just enough for the pickup bolt __________________ Ryan Green 2016 Chevy Camaro SS Hyper Blue Metallic 2012 Chevy Camaro SS 45th Anniversary - SOLD (still kicking myself for doing that) Order Status 2000 - 1/4/16 2500 - 1/6/16 3000 - 1/7/16 - TPW 2/1/16!!! 3400 - 1/18/16 3800 - 1/30/16 - VIN# 145458 4300 - 2/2/16 4B00 - 2/4/16 4300 - 2/13/16 - Moving somewhere 4200 - 2/16/16 - SHIPPED!!!!! 5000 - 2/18/16 6000 - 2/19/16 - Its MINE!!

10-26-2013, 07:59 AM	#170
steven2680 Drives: ss beast Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: elizabeth nj Posts: 259	The piston don't look that bad it could been worst

10-26-2013, 08:18 AM	#171
steven2680 Drives: ss beast Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: elizabeth nj Posts: 259	Since you have the heads out get them done port and polish bigger valves

10-26-2013, 10:48 PM	#181
Rjgreen2 Drives: 2016 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 290	UPDATE** Yet another update and I wish it was better than the last. As I opened up the passenger side head I found the broken valve, it had apparently broke off and flipped over and embedded itself into the piston. Maybe 1/4 of an inch into it. It may or may not be an issue (lol will let the experts say). But, cylinder 4 is the only one that really has an issue with it. Sucks but what can you do right? Anyway, here are more pictures: Attached Images __________________ Ryan Green 2016 Chevy Camaro SS Hyper Blue Metallic 2012 Chevy Camaro SS 45th Anniversary - SOLD (still kicking myself for doing that) Order Status 2000 - 1/4/16 2500 - 1/6/16 3000 - 1/7/16 - TPW 2/1/16!!! 3400 - 1/18/16 3800 - 1/30/16 - VIN# 145458 4300 - 2/2/16 4B00 - 2/4/16 4300 - 2/13/16 - Moving somewhere 4200 - 2/16/16 - SHIPPED!!!!! 5000 - 2/18/16 6000 - 2/19/16 - Its MINE!!

10-26-2013, 11:20 PM	#182
Mr Monte Drives: 2014 Chevy SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 269 View My Garage	Thanks for all the pics. My room mate had the same results on his cam change on his Chevelle SS over 30 years ago. Net result he installed a bigger engine. Now is a good opportunity for you to drop in a 7.0L. __________________ It's nice to have options.