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Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-06-2009, 10:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 384
Posted By rockken_vette

Sealer it is then.

thanks,

I thought i saw some residue on the threads, but i did not see it called for in the service manual.

Ken
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-06-2009, 06:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 384
Posted By rockken_vette

Sealant required on 94 WP bolts?

Is 94' LT1 supposed to have sealant on the six water pump bolts?
Thanks,

Ken
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-03-2009, 10:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 648
Posted By rockken_vette

Corsa status?

On my Cadillac CTS-V forum, they said Corsa was changing ownership...Is that true? Could that be a reason?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-03-2009, 10:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 416
Posted By rockken_vette

Need advice, installing WP driven gear seal

I'm stuck. I just destroyed the driven gear seal on the front engine cover, while putting everything back together from the broken driven gear.
...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-03-2009, 10:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 507
Posted By rockken_vette

bearing status...

I decided to take the rod bearings off. So far, i have just looked at all the cap sides, and they are all worn. Plastiguage said about 0.0035" clearance. I have ordered a replacemnt set of stock...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-01-2009, 04:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 507
Posted By rockken_vette

Should I pull bearing caps? check clearances?

More info:

It looks like 3 or 4 of the debris pieces can be directly linked to the WP gear and cam sprocket gear. The small, silver round balls are not aluminum, as I checked them with a magnet. ...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-10-2008, 02:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 507
Posted By rockken_vette

Pictures approved.....

Pictures approved.....
not sure why I am not allowed to post attachments - or I would have done that. Maybe I don't have enough stars or something.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-10-2008, 08:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 507
Posted By rockken_vette

too much material

Yes, for sure 1 piece is a tooth from the water pump driven gear, maybe 1 1/2 teeth. Only 2 are missing, and the rest are fine. The Cam sprocket/gear has all its teeth, and 3 are slightly damaged. ...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
12-09-2008, 01:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 507
Posted By rockken_vette

Debris in LT1 Oil

So I got the oil pan off and found debris in the oil I was not expecting.

The debris I was expecting was the teeth from my water pump drive gear - of which I found at least one of the two that...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
11-19-2008, 12:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 24,552
Posted By rockken_vette

source of noise located....

Well,

I finally got around to seeing what the problem was. This picture says it all I think.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/68611/cat/500/ppuser/31369

The...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-20-2008, 07:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,471
Posted By rockken_vette

must bleed ABS unit also

The above procedure does not address the ABS unit in the rear compartment. The Chevy manual did say something about it that had to be done special (but I don't have it here). Do keep lots of towels...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-20-2008, 07:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 526
Posted By rockken_vette

My antenna motor caused static on the radio as...

My antenna motor caused static on the radio as the antenna moved up and down, so I ended up replacing the entire motor. New one has worked like a charm ever since - and is quiet.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-19-2008, 04:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 384
Posted By rockken_vette

when I went to my dealer, they said they didn't...

when I went to my dealer, they said they didn't have a part number for the bolt seals, but I got the valve cover gaskets there my mistake ($30 each :eek: - learn lesson here). Went to local parts...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-19-2008, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 823
Posted By rockken_vette

I just did the evens (pass side) on my LT1, and I...

I just did the evens (pass side) on my LT1, and I didn't need the cutdown socket I had - go figure. Was tough to get my hand in there though on 8 - gymnastic like. Worse was getting the 8 plug wire...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-19-2008, 04:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 712
Posted By rockken_vette

I have the non-cryo Powerslot front rotors on the...

I have the non-cryo Powerslot front rotors on the front of my '94 and local parts store cheap-o rears. Worked great for a year then I warped one - not sure which yet - but I think it is the front....
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-19-2008, 12:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 416
Posted By rockken_vette

advanced street

I used the Vette Brakes advanced street alignment on my 1994. I really dig it. :thumbs:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-19-2008, 11:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 24,552
Posted By rockken_vette

update...

So the MMO has been in a few weeks. I drove it for at least a week, but my jaunt to work is quick (6 miles) and it was cold out. One day in traffic max oil temp reached only 204 degrees F. Oil...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-18-2008, 05:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,422
Posted By rockken_vette

Lifter, cam lobe, pushrod, or rocker nut?

What was the problem?
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
02-03-2008, 01:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 24,552
Posted By rockken_vette

Found MMO, but not Seafoam....

I found the Marvel Mystery Oil , but not the Seafoam around here. Says you should not overfill the crankcase. Does that mean I need to drain a quart of oil before I put the MMO in, or is it Okay...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-31-2008, 08:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 24,552
Posted By rockken_vette

video notes

Okay, notes on the videos....

These were taken just as the engine was started Cold (30 degrees F) here. The Oil temp guage works, and measures temp acurately once above 40 or 50 degrees. I was...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-30-2008, 10:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,297
Posted By rockken_vette

Okay, i've got 115,000 on my 94 LT1, original...

Okay, i've got 115,000 on my 94 LT1, original Opti. I suppose I am doomed now that I said it.:ack:
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-30-2008, 10:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 863
Posted By rockken_vette

Easy!

Glad it was an easy fix!:D
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-30-2008, 09:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 24,552
Posted By rockken_vette

Video Of tapping sounds

Okay, I took some video : let's see if I can link it in here....

Video 1 posted to youtube: Rockken_Vette_Tapping_1
http://www.youtube.com/v/lpGG29p75_Q

Video 2 posted to youtube:...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-30-2008, 05:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 24,552
Posted By rockken_vette

Theory: Cause->thin oil, effect->noisy lifter. No????

I get the thought of the Seafoam, if something is really stuck there, but won't that clear everything out and open up all tolerances that I might already be worn? Isn't it more likely that the...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
01-30-2008, 01:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 24,552
Posted By rockken_vette

Things to try....

As I looked for more Seafoam info, I cam across this post in the Saturn forum, about oil and additives - it was helpful.

http://www.saturnfans.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38696

So the Seafoam...
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