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Avenging Orange · 06-13-2016, 07:59 PM

Cant say I have ever heard of an issue. I have owned LS1/2/3 and never had any issues. LS1&2 were cammed. Only 23k on the Camaro. Guess time will tell.

Elite Engineering · 06-14-2016, 11:25 AM

shibbs,

What catch can are you running and how is it configured? Can you post pictures?

We should be able to guide you.

On valve seals, rare to see stock ones fail, ever. Now when valve springs are changed you generally damage the original ones so installing new ones is standard, but what your describing does not sound valve seal related, more proper crankcase evacuation related.

Jasper · 06-14-2016, 11:46 AM

Just hijacking a bit to ask whether it's bad to engine brake alot. I do it quite a bit and sometimes from a higher rpm. If bad, I will stop!

J

Gearheaded · 06-14-2016, 11:54 AM

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Just hijacking a bit to ask whether it's bad to engine brake alot. I do it quite a bit and sometimes from a higher rpm. If bad, I will stop!

J

It's excess wear on the engine and tranny. I wouldn't do it very much. Brakes are cheaper than motors

shibbs · 06-14-2016, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Elite Engineering

shibbs,

What catch can are you running and how is it configured? Can you post pictures?

We should be able to guide you.

On valve seals, rare to see stock ones fail, ever. Now when valve springs are changed you generally damage the original ones so installing new ones is standard, but what your describing does not sound valve seal related, more proper crankcase evacuation related.

That's how I have my CC configured. This is the catch can I'm using. (Did NOT pay that much, lol) It's baffled inside, and catches a fair amount of junk, albeit I'm not that hard on my car.

Jasper · 06-14-2016, 12:49 PM

Thanks. I'm relatively new to the manual trans and always thought it was normal to use engine brake instead of so much regular braking. The civics do it all the time so it must be okay right?

JusticePete · 06-14-2016, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasper

Thanks. I'm relatively new to the manual trans and always thought it was normal to use engine brake instead of so much regular braking. The civics do it all the time so it must be okay right?

The sound of a V8 coasting down is addictive

The civic

xc_SS/RS · 06-14-2016, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

The sound of a V8 coasting down is addictive

The civic

You don't like the sound of bees in a can?

OP I would check around the valve covers and see if you can notice any oil coming out that might be burning up. I spilt oil during my last oil change and it took a day or two for the smell to fully go away so maybe there's a small leak and a bit of oil is seeping out

shibbs · 06-14-2016, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by xc_SS/RS

You don't like the sound of bees in a can?

OP I would check around the valve covers and see if you can notice any oil coming out that might be burning up. I spilt oil during my last oil change and it took a day or two for the smell to fully go away so maybe there's a small leak and a bit of oil is seeping out

I've looked. Top, sides, and bottom. No leaks, aside from the tiniest of tiny bit of weeping from my front crank seal that's gotten no worse in 5000 miles. I'm going to foam the entire engine bay anyway, just because it needs it.

I'm convinced it's a crankcase vent issue, but I have no idea how it can be. I'm at a loss.

NC_SS · 06-14-2016, 06:26 PM

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Are you engine braking when you are coasting?

Is this an issue?

I engine brake in most instances till I get close to stopping, I even rev match for fun, and I love hearing that burble on decel.

06-13-2016, 07:59 PM	#15
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Cant say I have ever heard of an issue. I have owned LS1/2/3 and never had any issues. LS1&2 were cammed. Only 23k on the Camaro. Guess time will tell. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

06-14-2016, 11:46 AM	#17
Jasper Drives: 2011 Summit White Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Welland, Ontario Canada Posts: 542	Just hijacking a bit to ask whether it's bad to engine brake alot. I do it quite a bit and sometimes from a higher rpm. If bad, I will stop! J __________________ Mods: Vararam intake, Solo axleback, VTC, Overkill in-car Tune, 3.91's.

06-14-2016, 12:49 PM	#20
Jasper Drives: 2011 Summit White Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Welland, Ontario Canada Posts: 542	Thanks. I'm relatively new to the manual trans and always thought it was normal to use engine brake instead of so much regular braking. The civics do it all the time so it must be okay right? __________________ Mods: Vararam intake, Solo axleback, VTC, Overkill in-car Tune, 3.91's.

06-14-2016, 11:25 AM	#16
Elite Engineering Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 1,381	shibbs, What catch can are you running and how is it configured? Can you post pictures? We should be able to guide you. On valve seals, rare to see stock ones fail, ever. Now when valve springs are changed you generally damage the original ones so installing new ones is standard, but what your describing does not sound valve seal related, more proper crankcase evacuation related.