Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Calendar
Go Back   NJFBOA - Home of New Jersey's Camaros and Firebirds > Tech Forums > Engine / Power / Tuning

Notices


Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 04-27-2011, 09:08 PM   #1
Lt1_8U
 
Lt1_8U's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: north jersey
Posts: 1,680
iTrader: (3)
engine cleaner??

hey guys i started my car up and heard very loud tapping, almost like a sound like i had a loose rocker. i pulled the valve covers off and there was very little oil coming out of the pushrods so i pulled one and blew it out and it was full of what appeared to be grease. i was told i should pull the coil wire and add some sort of detergent and crank my motor for awhile so the solvents goes through the rods and hopefully cleans any deposit then drain it and add new oil. does anyone know of this probelm happening to anyone alse and what type of cleaner should i use that wont fry my bearings. This motor has maybe 5k on it, all new internals.

i went from mobil 1 synthetic to rotella t 15 40 prior to this happeneing, i dont think that would play any roll in my problem though

thanks in advance

Last edited by Lt1_8U; 04-27-2011 at 09:09 PM.
Lt1_8U is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-27-2011, 09:14 PM   #2
Lt1_8U
 
Lt1_8U's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: north jersey
Posts: 1,680
iTrader: (3)
where can i purchase the sea foam product, i just read into that
Lt1_8U is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-27-2011, 09:16 PM   #3
WiMiMc
 
WiMiMc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Somerset,NJ
Posts: 585
iTrader: (2)
any napa, autozone, etc parts store
__________________
1995 S10 Z85
1999 Firebird Formula
WiMiMc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-27-2011, 09:22 PM   #4
LTb1ow
Mongo the Meet Coordinator
 
LTb1ow's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 16,938
iTrader: (8)
If you want to crank the engine over without it running, make sure to remember to pull the injector fuse as well.
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by KirkEvil View Post
repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
LTb1ow is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-27-2011, 09:29 PM   #5
Lt1_8U
 
Lt1_8U's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: north jersey
Posts: 1,680
iTrader: (3)
thanks guys, i figure i will add it to the oil and crank it for awhile and get it through the motor then start it and let it run and see what happens then add it through the gas tank.
Lt1_8U is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-27-2011, 10:04 PM   #6
sweetbmxrider
Meet Coordinator
 
sweetbmxrider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
Posts: 19,368
iTrader: (12)
You would be better off pulling the pushrods and blowing them all out individually. It could be the lifters bled down though and didn't pump right back up or one is bad.
__________________
sweetbmxrider is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-27-2011, 10:13 PM   #7
edpontiac91
 
edpontiac91's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Piscataway, N.J.
Posts: 1,729
iTrader: (16)
Unless I'am missing something here, Shell Rotella 15W40 is mainly for use in HD truck applications such as diesel engines. Why would you switch from Mobil 1 to this type of oil anyway?
__________________
1991 FORMULA 350-GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
1 of 1,197 with L98 Option/13.79@100 mph

1994 25th ANNIVERSARY TRANS AM GT -1
of ONLY 2,000 made/ Only 128 made with a HURST 6-Speed Manual and 91 with T-Tops and Compact Disc/ K & N Filtercharger/Magnaflow Performance Muffler/Air Foil- ORIGINAL MINT Arctic White Ultra Rare SURVIVOR. DAYTONA 500 PACE CAR Decal Kit!


SOLD: 1989 Turbo T/A in 1991 it ran 12:18@115 mph
edpontiac91 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-27-2011, 10:29 PM   #8
sweetbmxrider
Meet Coordinator
 
sweetbmxrider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
Posts: 19,368
iTrader: (12)
Depends on bearing clearances etc. Some guys like to build race motors to use 20w50. Oil is there to lubricate and the viscosity is there for pressure, generally speaking.
__________________
sweetbmxrider is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-27-2011, 10:43 PM   #9
BonzoHansen
Admin.
 
BonzoHansen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Posts: 20,165
iTrader: (27)
I don't think we are talking race engine and it isn't summer yet.

Quote:
Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider View Post
You would be better off pulling the pushrods and blowing them all out individually. It could be the lifters bled down though and didn't pump right back up or one is bad.
^^^this. then change the oil & filter and go back to some 5/30 syth oil. be very careful of any 'cleaner' you put in the crankcase. it will loosen up any gunk you got.

is this in an lt1 4th gen? you have no reason to run 40wt rotella in that car.
__________________
Vent Windows Forever!

The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.

Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.

Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
BonzoHansen is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-27-2011, 10:47 PM   #10
LTb1ow
Mongo the Meet Coordinator
 
LTb1ow's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 16,938
iTrader: (8)
Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen View Post
I don't think we are talking race engine and it isn't summer yet.



^^^this. then change the oil & filter and go back to some 5/30 syth oil. be very careful of any 'cleaner' you put in the crankcase. it will loosen up any gunk you got.

is this in an lt1 4th gen? you have no reason to run 40wt rotella in that car.
Its a brand new rebuilt bottom end, dunno what clearances he choose. So I would imagine its still in the "break in" time period, hence the heavier oil.

/stalker nick
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by KirkEvil View Post
repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
LTb1ow is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-27-2011, 10:49 PM   #11
BonzoHansen
Admin.
 
BonzoHansen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Posts: 20,165
iTrader: (27)
a brand new bottom end and pushrods full of crap? huh.
__________________
Vent Windows Forever!

The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.

Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.

Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
BonzoHansen is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-27-2011, 10:51 PM   #12
Tru2Chevy
Co-Founder / Site Admin
 
Tru2Chevy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Ewing, NJ
Posts: 22,476
iTrader: (8)
Social Networks:

Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen View Post
a brand new bottom end and pushrods full of crap? huh.
Possible that there was an overload of assembly lube used?

- Justin
__________________
1999 Camry - Beigemobile DD
2002 Suburban - Wife's DD
2004 Grand Cherokee - Not running / Project / Selling?

Tru2Chevy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-27-2011, 10:53 PM   #13
BonzoHansen
Admin.
 
BonzoHansen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Posts: 20,165
iTrader: (27)
i guess. so pull out the push rods and clean them. if he is 2 or 3 oil changes in I think we might be past break in.

what kind of oil pressure does this engine run?
__________________
Vent Windows Forever!

The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.

Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.

Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
BonzoHansen is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-28-2011, 08:17 AM   #14
WildBillyT
Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
 
WildBillyT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 12,573
iTrader: (10)
Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen View Post
a brand new bottom end and pushrods full of crap? huh.
Well, if they were used pushrods, were they cleaned or just wiped off and reinstalled?
WildBillyT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-28-2011, 09:38 AM   #15
BonzoHansen
Admin.
 
BonzoHansen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Posts: 20,165
iTrader: (27)
Quote:
Originally Posted by WildBillyT View Post
Well, if they were used pushrods, were they cleaned or just wiped off and reinstalled?
possible. still need to pull them and clean/inspect, not run cleaner in the crankcase.
__________________
Vent Windows Forever!

The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.

Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.

Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
BonzoHansen is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-28-2011, 10:21 AM   #16
Anti_Rice_Guy
The Mayor / 2009 Member of the Year / Moderator
 
Anti_Rice_Guy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Northwest
Posts: 8,869
iTrader: (1)
Social Networks:

Bonzo – yes lt1 4th gen. new bottom end with like 1,000 miles, new heads, new cc306 cam

Clearances = not sure

They were new pushrods when the motor was built

Oil pressure is 60 psi cold idle, 30s when warm
__________________
1995 Z28 Convertible A4 13.78 @ 100 (CAI, high flow cat, catback, 160 thermo, hypertech, Strano springs, Koni yellows, sway bars, 3 pt. UMI SFC)
2018 Sea Doo GTX - 3 cylinders and das boooooost
Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen View Post
Is English your 2nd language? Did you graduate high school? Your posts make my head hurt.
Team FARM

Last edited by Anti_Rice_Guy; 04-28-2011 at 10:22 AM.
Anti_Rice_Guy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-28-2011, 10:40 AM   #17
BonzoHansen
Admin.
 
BonzoHansen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Posts: 20,165
iTrader: (27)
go back to some 5/30 synth and see if that cures your cold start tapping. it's the cheap, easy and can't hurt
__________________
Vent Windows Forever!

The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.

Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.

Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
BonzoHansen is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-01-2011, 10:10 AM   #18
Lt1_8U
 
Lt1_8U's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: north jersey
Posts: 1,680
iTrader: (3)
hey guys sorry for the long reply but i went down to 5 30 oil and added the additive and blew out each pushrod and i still have no oil to the top end even with 50 psi oil pressure. i pulled the plugs and injector fuse and cranked it so there was no compression so i didnt harm the bearings. im out of ideas of what it can be. any help would be much appreciated.
Lt1_8U is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-01-2011, 11:37 AM   #19
LTb1ow
Mongo the Meet Coordinator
 
LTb1ow's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 16,938
iTrader: (8)
Type of lifter used?
New? Old?

I would lean towards rocker lash being off, or you are just expecting to much oil at the rockers during a cold idle.
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by KirkEvil View Post
repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
LTb1ow is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-01-2011, 02:25 PM   #20
Lt1_8U
 
Lt1_8U's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: north jersey
Posts: 1,680
iTrader: (3)
brand new gm ls7 lifters there is absolutely no oil coming out of the pushrods
Lt1_8U is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-01-2011, 03:39 PM   #21
LTb1ow
Mongo the Meet Coordinator
 
LTb1ow's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 16,938
iTrader: (8)
Um, well, like no oil what so ever, at any time... you could have installed the rear cam bearing off, but IDK how long the lifters would last with no oil being supplied to the lifter gallery.
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by KirkEvil View Post
repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
LTb1ow is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-01-2011, 04:31 PM   #22
Lt1_8U
 
Lt1_8U's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: north jersey
Posts: 1,680
iTrader: (3)
yeah no oil what so ever and i have tried cranking it for awhile many times and nothing comes out. the motor has some miles on it but its fresh. and it didnt happen after being beaten on or anything it was a rough start up and the car shook a littleand died then i started it back up and it was runninga little rough and had that sound.
Lt1_8U is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-01-2011, 08:33 PM   #23
Blackbirdws6
Lord of the rings / 10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
 
Blackbirdws6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Millstone Township, NJ
Posts: 6,385
iTrader: (3)
How long did you actually run the engine? If the engine was not primed well originally then it can take a decent amount of time to get the oil up the pushrods. Were the lifters soaked well prior to installation? What pre-load and did you load up on the assembly lube?
__________________

97 T/A Ram Air Convt
Forever dyno queen / 777rwhp 662 rwtq @ 17lbs / 10.2 @ 140

'24 Corvette Z06
'17 Sierra 2500HD Dmax
'17 Lex LS460
Blackbirdws6 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-03-2011, 09:47 PM   #24
Lt1_8U
 
Lt1_8U's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: north jersey
Posts: 1,680
iTrader: (3)
ive had this on the road for some time it has taken trips down the shore and everything, it was running great then that morning it was a rough start and then the noise then saw i had no oil at the top end. i tried cranking it for some time to see if any oil would come out. there definitely wasnt an excess of assembly lubricant used. all of the lifters were soaked in oil over night and we primed the engine for a good amount of time when we installed it.
Lt1_8U is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2011, 07:43 AM   #25
sweetbmxrider
Meet Coordinator
 
sweetbmxrider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: brick/pt. pleasant beach
Posts: 19,368
iTrader: (12)
I feel a teardown may be necessary.
__________________
sweetbmxrider is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

  NJFBOA - Home of New Jersey's Camaros and Firebirds > Tech Forums > Engine / Power / Tuning


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

» Sponsor List














All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:15 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.