Found the T/A's problem...

Mr. Luos · #1 03-02-2006, 09:50 PM

Here we go again...

Ready for the new (shorter) pushrods tomorrow!!

Yup...pushrods were too long keeping the valves open just enough to throw everything off.
New ones are being delivered tomorrow...if this was actually the problem, a GOOD sound clip tomorrow late.

Anyone need some stock length hardened LS1 pushrods???

97cavalier · #2 03-02-2006, 10:30 PM

wow, that suck, that was it the hole time,lol. How did you find out that was it?Did it mess any thing else up?

Mr. Luos · #3 03-02-2006, 11:36 PM

Everything should be fine.
I have plenty of piston to valve clearance...otherwise I might have had some problems.

Pushrods too long. I did some extra research and found that my new lifters are slightly taller than the stockers...which in turn require shorter pushrods.
They are showing up tomorrow!!!!

97cavalier · #4 03-02-2006, 11:40 PM

sweet, can't waite to see the video!!

97cavalier · #5 03-02-2006, 11:42 PM

now you get to look forward into breaking it in, and tuning it again,lol, that sucks.

Mr. Luos · #6 03-02-2006, 11:44 PM

Tune is set.
Does need broke in though. No biggie...means I have to drive it.

97cavalier · #7 03-02-2006, 11:48 PM

ok i have one question for you, how long do you waite to change your oil for first time? And how manny miles do you waite till you switch to synthic?

Mr. Luos · #8 03-03-2006, 08:13 AM

I will switch to synthetic after about 3000 miles.
I first changed the oil after 10 minutes.

doodad · #9 03-03-2006, 11:46 AM

Luos, every T/As have that problem? is it factory mistake?

thanks

Erdal

76ta · #10 03-03-2006, 06:26 PM

haha so lous what time is this sound clip/vid comin on hahah cant wait to hear her

Mr. Luos · #11 03-03-2006, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doodad

Luos, every T/As have that problem? is it factory mistake?

thanks

Erdal

Nope. They are right from the factory.
But I needed shorter pushrods than the stockers because of a couple reasons.

This was all on me.

Pontiac Ninja · #12 03-03-2006, 07:00 PM

Awsome job on that problem find. I don't know the whole history, but I love your car and can't wait for a vid! You'll help me out in about 4-6 months when I have 98-02 WS6 right? lol later

Mr. Luos · #13 03-03-2006, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pontiac Ninja

You'll help me out in about 4-6 months when I have 98-02 WS6 right? lol later

All you have to do is ask.

Mr. Luos · #14 03-03-2006, 08:51 PM

That was the problem.

Finally heard this car running properly for the first time.

I have wood.

CreepingDeath94 · #15 03-03-2006, 09:14 PM

Are you more of a 4th gen. guy Luos? LS1 only or you know about 3rd gens. as well?

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