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Vettezuki · 02-06-2015, 03:29 PM

Well, we were within shouting distance of a total failure.

The sound was coming from rod #6, the bearing was almost toast, but fortunately hadn't spun; it was the slop. There was a lot of metal in the pan that had gone through the motor. Not good, but could have been much worse.

Soooo, ls1z28 recommends a thorough rebuild or an altogether new motor to be reliable.

clean
bore/hone
resurface
check for straightness
balance
new pistons
lifters
push rods if necessary

Cam shows wear and needs to be reground or at least re-polished if not replaced.

Oh the McLeod branded clutch, was just a re branded Valeo. The FW is toast, has hot spots all over.

So I'm looking at a rebuild and new clutch setup.

Mmmm. Anybody have any idea on shops that have experience with LS1s (aluminum blocks) and are reasonably priced?

02-06-2015, 03:29 PM	#18
Vettezuki I, Vettezuki Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 14,754 Tweet	Well, we were within shouting distance of a total failure. The sound was coming from rod #6, the bearing was almost toast, but fortunately hadn't spun; it was the slop. There was a lot of metal in the pan that had gone through the motor. Not good, but could have been much worse. Soooo, ls1z28 recommends a thorough rebuild or an altogether new motor to be reliable. clean bore/hone resurface check for straightness balance new pistons lifters push rods if necessary Cam shows wear and needs to be reground or at least re-polished if not replaced. Oh the McLeod branded clutch, was just a re branded Valeo. The FW is toast, has hot spots all over. So I'm looking at a rebuild and new clutch setup. Mmmm. Anybody have any idea on shops that have experience with LS1s (aluminum blocks) and are reasonably priced? __________________ Motorgen on To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Motorgen on To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Motorgen Project Car To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. (active) Motorgen Project Car To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. (back burner)