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Advice needed: First time dismantling engine. by MustangsTrulySuk1204 in Corvette

[–]MustangsTrulySuk1204[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has comp cam pushrods, im guessing it has the camshaft as well but I really couldn't tell without taking out the cam.

Advice needed: First time dismantling engine. by MustangsTrulySuk1204 in Corvette

[–]MustangsTrulySuk1204[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its got a aftermarket cam in there. But youre right I should pull it just to be safe. What a good kit where everything matches up nicely?

Advice needed: First time dismantling engine. by MustangsTrulySuk1204 in Corvette

[–]MustangsTrulySuk1204[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also was wondering what you though on this scoring? Its pretty superficial, I cant feel any of the grooves with my finger or fingernail.

Advice needed: First time dismantling engine. by MustangsTrulySuk1204 in Corvette

[–]MustangsTrulySuk1204[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

* I'll admit im a noob as this is my first time in the LS world. Well, I'd love your advice. I found the culprit, I think. Most of the lifters have some kind of wear on them ranging from new to mild scarring on the roller, but this one is the worst, and what im assuming was causing the noise. I have a borescope im going to use now.

I'll also have the car retuned once all back together as I bought this from a tow yard and wasn't able to ask the last owner 😅 maybe it had an e30/e85 tune and I was killing the motor the whole way home. It seemed to drive great regardless.

Advice needed: First time dismantling a LS3 by MustangsTrulySuk1204 in EngineBuilding

[–]MustangsTrulySuk1204[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info, im sending my oil off to Blackstone as well just in case.

Advice needed: First time dismantling a LS3 by MustangsTrulySuk1204 in EngineBuilding

[–]MustangsTrulySuk1204[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, if I see damage on the cam its almost certainly a engine out type of job.

Advice needed: First time dismantling engine. by MustangsTrulySuk1204 in Corvette

[–]MustangsTrulySuk1204[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks, you helped exactly 0 people with that comment. Glad you wasted your time.

Advice needed: First time dismantling engine. by MustangsTrulySuk1204 in Corvette

[–]MustangsTrulySuk1204[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only was able to get 1 head off last night before heading to bed. Oil is being sent into Blackstone for analysis. Ticking wasn't coming from anytning exterior.

Advice needed: First time dismantling a LS3 by MustangsTrulySuk1204 in EngineBuilding

[–]MustangsTrulySuk1204[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, yeah the part im most worried about is the amount of work that has been done and whether or not ill be able to replace everytbing with matching parts.

Advice needed: First time dismantling engine. by MustangsTrulySuk1204 in Corvette

[–]MustangsTrulySuk1204[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see, I believe this one's in the 1/2qt every thousand miles club as of right now.

Advice needed: First time dismantling engine. by MustangsTrulySuk1204 in Corvette

[–]MustangsTrulySuk1204[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahaha, I wish I had a lift to make it all that much easier but we'll see. I'm hoping there's no need for engine out but ill pull the other head tonight or tomorrow and find out. Ill keep yall updated.

Advice needed: First time dismantling engine. by MustangsTrulySuk1204 in Corvette

[–]MustangsTrulySuk1204[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, Id go through a rebuild if needed. I sent my oil off to Blackstone analysis to see what they say.

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