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Needle Bearings Found in Oil - Broken Rocker Roller

Old Mar 19, 2026 | 03:55 AM
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Running new valve springs? What kind of seat pressure are those? They look pretty beefy.
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Old Mar 25, 2026 | 06:34 PM
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The difference in peak lift between the low and high cam is pretty significant. The bearing on the rockers needs to be in good condition in order to survive, this only really applies to the small one. Take all your rockers and dunk them in a solution that will remove the oil from the bearings so you can get a good feel if they are worn or not. If the bearing feels notchy, replace it.
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Originally Posted by SilentWrath*
No problem, and I didn't mean to come off as callous. I hate it for you, but it did make me remember that other thread and thought it would be prudent to link.

I hope in the end you get this sorted in a way that works for you! Keep us posted
No worries. That post did actually help me a lot, so thank you, again!
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Originally Posted by MaintenanceObsessed
Get the Kraken gasket kit for the VTEC solenoid. It comes with all the gaskets and a new screen. It's like $25 or $30. I got mine on Amazon but they have them elsewhere, I'm sure.
Just got them in the mail. I'll look at replacing the gaskets here soon. I'd be surprised, but maybe I can find another bearing in there.
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Old Yesterday | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Pinky
Running new valve springs? What kind of seat pressure are those? They look pretty beefy.
I'm running the PSI valve spring kit. Seat pressure seems to be 120 lbs. Good bit beefier than oem, I think. They've held up well too.

4 Piston Racing PSI Pro Stock Valve Spring and Titanium Retainer Kit
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Old Yesterday | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Charper732
The difference in peak lift between the low and high cam is pretty significant. The bearing on the rockers needs to be in good condition in order to survive, this only really applies to the small one. Take all your rockers and dunk them in a solution that will remove the oil from the bearings so you can get a good feel if they are worn or not. If the bearing feels notchy, replace it.
I checked all the other rollers, but I didn't think about getting the oil out first. I didn't realize that could hide signs of wear. Everything is back together now, but if I go back in I'll try this. Any particular solution you'd recommend using?

Just finished putting everything back together tonight. Haven't tried to start it up yet. For the neighbor's sake I'll wait until tomorrow lol.
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