3.4L engine rebuild complete!!

[Ryan94V6]

I just wanna know if my mechanic is taking a big chance in grinding my rockers so that they wont rub? Will it work and does anyone think I will have anymore problems with the rockers after their grinded. Im not too sure right now ...need opionions.

I think Tiago had a problem like mine but not sure.

[MustangEater8251]

TIagos rockers hit his valve covers I think he jsut doubled up on valve cover gaskets. If I am not mistaken.

[Ryan94V6]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by MustangEater8251:
TIagos rockers hit his valve covers I think he jsut doubled up on valve cover gaskets. If I am not mistaken.<hr></blockquote>

I dont know but im pretty sure my mechanic tried to doing that already . Im gonna double check.

[viper98885]

I have the Gold Race rockers with my setup, but I have Edelbrock valve covers...mine don't rub at all.

[Ryan94V6]

I just wanna know if it would be a bad thing to grind the rockers? And if it would screw anything up .Would the car run better after they are grinded?

Also im still going with the stock valve covers.

[ September 02, 2003: Message edited by: Ryan94V6 ]</p>

[viper98885]

If the guy is a competent engine builder, you will be fine.

[Ryan94V6]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by viper98885:
If the guy is a competent engine builder, you will be fine.<hr></blockquote>
Alright , because he definetly knows what he's doing . He has his own built up all motor 9 sec 1970 camaro . So im pretty sure he knows what he's doin :D . I just like to ask you guys because it just makes me feel a whole lot better , because I also know alot of you know what you are talking about when it comes to engines.

[ September 02, 2003: Message edited by: Ryan94V6 ]</p>

[camaro28]

HEY RYAN!!!


I need help. I got my old cam out and it has that little tab attached to the very front bearing for the cam sensor. the powermax 2030 #254122 i got doesnt have a tab in this exact location, instead its got what looks to be a smaller cam lobe in front of the 4 first lobes... if that makes any sense. Im just wondering, could you take a picture of your OLD cam that you took out of the car and post it up here for me to see? because as it looks right now, im not going to be able to use this cam..

does your car have a cam position sensor? Its liek two little wires comin out of the block right above the front timing cover?

Please if you could give me an answer ASAP it'd help me out tremendously.


28

[Ryan94V6]

I read an old post about how that powermax 2030 cam may not work in some 3.4's . I think it depends on what year 3.4 you have.

Im trying to help you out but I dont think you will get much out of it. For one , I cant get a picture of my old cam for a while so thats not good. If you seriusly want help you should go to predator5100 and Stagen.They had the same excact problem you had and where talking about it in an old post in the advanced tech.The thread title was "STAGEN MAGNUS Or Anyone quick". I suggest you read up on that and contact Stagen or predator5100. They can help you out for sure . Have you given crane a call yet ? You should call them to find out . Before my mechanic ordered my powermax 2030 cam he made me go tell him my vehicle # or something like that. Im not sure if the car has a cam position sensor but all I know is its working fine in my car .

[camaro28]

hey im just curious, what is your VIN number? from tat i can tell if my car is newer than yours and etc.

[Ryan94V6]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by camaro28:
hey im just curious, what is your VIN number? from tat i can tell if my car is newer than yours and etc.<hr></blockquote>
Man im truely sorry but my car is at the shop right now and I have no way of knowing it. Isnt it on the side of the passenger door or something close to that?

All I really remember was my dad saying that it was a late 94 camaro.

[camaro28]

yea its on the drivers side.. u can see it from the outside of the car. i thought mine was a late 94, its number 99377 out of something liek 120K cars in 94? guess mine isnt late enough.

heres a pic f the 2 cams.. stock is on top.. new one is the bottom. as you can see, way different.

http://a1.cpimg.com/image/9F/26/2311...-02000155-.jpg

(copy and paste)

[Ryan94V6]

Yeah , my mechanic told me that when he talked to crane they said that the early 94 3.4's have problems with the powermax 2030 cam. Mine is a late 94 and my car was running fine except for the rockers knocking.

[viper98885]

The 1993-1995 3.4L V6 all have the cam position sensor that you are talking about. If you can take a pic of the 2030 cam, do so please

[Ryan94V6]

Hey Camaro28 could you post a good pick of your powermax 2030 cam. I have no way of posting a pic because the cam is already in my car.