Front Seal Blown

Joe's_cool_1le · 01-26-2018, 11:21 AM

Didn't quite make it a year. I was getting on her today and in high RPM's she started to make a smoke cloud. I got out of it and smoke went away. Car runs fine with no issues/noises. Took the below pictures and looks like a front seal?

*edited so people don't have to read the entire thread.*
Seals blown because of ringland failures on two pistons. Rebuilt engine with a lower compression and other goodies.

JANNETTYRACING · 01-26-2018, 11:31 AM

Yep, pull the balancer install and LS3 seal.

parish8 · 01-26-2018, 11:39 AM

And add more crank case ventalion.

JANNETTYRACING · 01-26-2018, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by parish8

And add more crank case ventalion.

Yeah that too damn I type too fast LOL

Joe's_cool_1le · 01-26-2018, 12:24 PM

Thanks for the quick response thanks. LOL.. Will do.

misterjaayy · 01-26-2018, 12:33 PM

That’s my biggest concern right now. How much boost were you running and did you have a oil cap breather to help vent the crankcase?

Joe's_cool_1le · 01-26-2018, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by misterjaayy

That’s my biggest concern right now. How much boost were you running and did you have a oil cap breather to help vent the crankcase?

Running around 9-10 PSI with no added crankcase ventilation.

misterjaayy · 01-26-2018, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe's_cool_1le

Running around 9-10 PSI with no added crankcase ventilation.

Gotcha. Well good luck with getting everything fixed. Luckily it sounds like you didn’t have any damage to your internals. Keep us updated on how everything works out.

parish8 · 01-26-2018, 11:19 PM

Mine did the same thing around 10psi.

I got what is suppose to be a ls3 seal but the part that rides on the balancer is a little smaller and I think it is way too stiff to stretch over. I wonder if they gave me the wrong seal.

Dysan911 · 01-27-2018, 09:16 AM

To be on the safe side I run dual crank case vents.

1. My Mightymouse Solutions catch can vents to atmosphere from the valley port and
2. Metco one way valve cover breather that replaces your oil fill cap.

Hope you're able to get the LS3 seal installed quickly.

Brianw36 · 01-27-2018, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dysan911

To be on the safe side I run dual crank case vents.

1. My Mightymouse Solutions catch can vents to atmosphere from the valley port and
2. Metco one way valve cover breather that replaces your oil fill cap.

Hope you're able to get the LS3 seal installed quickly.

Thanks for the info. Would you happen to have the part numbers? Would installing the Metco breather on a non boosted engine make any sense?

JANNETTYRACING · 01-27-2018, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianw36

Thanks for the info. Would you happen to have the part numbers? Would installing the Metco breather on a non boosted engine make any sense?

We carry everything you need in stock give us a call.

oldman · 01-27-2018, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dysan911

To be on the safe side I run dual crank case vents.

1. My Mightymouse Solutions catch can vents to atmosphere from the valley port and
2. Metco one way valve cover breather that replaces your oil fill cap.

Hope you're able to get the LS3 seal installed quickly.

Did you get the LS breather for the oil fill cap?

Product ID: MBR0003
Valve Cover Breather

Dysan911 · 01-27-2018, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman

Did you get the LS breather for the oil fill cap?

Product ID: MBR0003
Valve Cover Breather

That's the one exactly!.

01-26-2018, 11:21 AM	#1
Joe's_cool_1le Drives: Black 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,319	Front Seal Blown Didn't quite make it a year. I was getting on her today and in high RPM's she started to make a smoke cloud. I got out of it and smoke went away. Car runs fine with no issues/noises. Took the below pictures and looks like a front seal? edited so people don't have to read the entire thread. Seals blown because of ringland failures on two pistons. Rebuilt engine with a lower compression and other goodies. Attached Images __________________ 2017 1LE SS Black - Mods - Forged - lowered compression - BTR custom Cam - Whipple, 3.500 upper and 8.0 lower pulley, Roto-Fab, 1 7/8 Kooks headers, off road pipes, & 3" Kooks full exhaust. LT4 fuel system, with Alky single nozzle running 100% meth. (not installed yet) DSX Tuning flex fuel and DSX tuning Aux pump Last edited by Joe's_cool_1le; 03-08-2018 at 04:42 PM. Reason: cause

01-26-2018, 11:31 AM	#2
JANNETTYRACING Drives: BLUE CAMARO ZL1 1LE M6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ON THE DYNO WATERBURY CT. Posts: 15,223	Yep, pull the balancer install and LS3 seal. __________________ www.jannettyracing.com Celebrating 37 years Performance parts, Installation, Fabrication, Dyno tuning, Remote custom tuning, and alignments. 203-753-7223 Waterbury CT. 06705 email tedj@jannettyracing.com

01-26-2018, 11:39 AM	#3
parish8 Drives: 17 SS a8 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: omaha Posts: 1,678	And add more crank case ventalion. __________________ dropped a valve in the 6.2. now running a drop in rods and piston 5.3 best et 5.83@121 with the 5.3 http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=465472

01-26-2018, 12:24 PM	#5
Joe's_cool_1le Drives: Black 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,319	Thanks for the quick response thanks. LOL.. Will do. __________________ 2017 1LE SS Black - Mods - Forged - lowered compression - BTR custom Cam - Whipple, 3.500 upper and 8.0 lower pulley, Roto-Fab, 1 7/8 Kooks headers, off road pipes, & 3" Kooks full exhaust. LT4 fuel system, with Alky single nozzle running 100% meth. (not installed yet) DSX Tuning flex fuel and DSX tuning Aux pump

01-26-2018, 11:19 PM	#9
parish8 Drives: 17 SS a8 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: omaha Posts: 1,678	Mine did the same thing around 10psi. I got what is suppose to be a ls3 seal but the part that rides on the balancer is a little smaller and I think it is way too stiff to stretch over. I wonder if they gave me the wrong seal. __________________ dropped a valve in the 6.2. now running a drop in rods and piston 5.3 best et 5.83@121 with the 5.3 http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=465472

01-26-2018, 12:33 PM	#6
misterjaayy Drives: 2019 CTS-V Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	That’s my biggest concern right now. How much boost were you running and did you have a oil cap breather to help vent the crankcase?

01-27-2018, 09:16 AM	#10
Dysan911 Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary 2SS Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 930	To be on the safe side I run dual crank case vents. 1. My Mightymouse Solutions catch can vents to atmosphere from the valley port and 2. Metco one way valve cover breather that replaces your oil fill cap. Hope you're able to get the LS3 seal installed quickly. __________________ Former Ride: 17 Camaro 2SS, M6 - Fifty \| Procharger P1SC \| 3.7 Pulley \| Stage 2 IC \| Race Bypass \| DSX FF Kit \| JRE Custom E85 Flex Fuel Tune \| LT4 Fuel System \| JMS Voltage Booster \| MSD Plug Wires \| American Racing 1-7/8's LT Headers Full System Catback \| Baro Breakout Harness \| LT4 Map Sensor \| Katech Ported TB \| MMS Oil Catch Can \| 160 Thermo \| Solo Performance J-Pipes

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