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| Travis93 | Drip tabs and GMPP 1.6 rockers. | ||
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I just want to make sure before I start cutting, these are the drip tabs right?
 With GMPP 1.6 rockers do they have to be removed completely or could I get away with cutting maybe 1/4 inch off? |
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Posted on: 2008/3/1 21:40
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| 93ragtop | RE:Drip tabs and GMPP 1.6 rockers. | ||
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I suppose you could try, but they cut easy and you would take a chance that they would hit. With roller rockers they are not used anymore.
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Posted on: 2008/3/1 21:49
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| ironcurtain | RE:Drip tabs and GMPP 1.6 rockers. | ||
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Yes those are the drip tabs. i did the same thing!
I used a grinder(somewhat) and I took them all off. they seem to work great but i feel like the car isn't to its fullest potential at high RPM but it doesnt seem to hit. but then again im paranoid so well see. go ahead and take them off and i actually had double gaskets and they fit just fine. i used 1.6 LT4 roller rockers from GMPP |
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Posted on: 2008/3/1 21:56
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| biggrizzly | RE:Drip tabs and GMPP 1.6 rockers. | ||
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I just removed mine from my valve covers not 1 hour ago.
I used a stout pair of plyers to break them off. I also had to use a dremel with a barrel sander on it to relief those walls of the breather baffles because the fulcrum of the rocker was just touching them a bit. The tabs snap off easily. Travis, since you have LT1 covers you won't be doubling gaskets or anything. L98 guys and LT1 guys do slightly different things on vlave covers. Install your rubber gasket dry on the LT1 |
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Posted on: 2008/3/1 22:39
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| Travis93 | RE:Drip tabs and GMPP 1.6 rockers. | ||
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I also had to use a dremel with a barrel sander on it to relief those walls of the breather baffles because the fulcrum of the rocker was just touching them a bit. Did you happen to get a picture? I was hoping to leave a bit of tab left in case I ever end up going back to the stock setup. I guess I could just get some 1.5 roller rockers to put in there and leave the stamped ones out. |
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Posted on: 2008/3/1 23:38
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| biggrizzly | RE:Drip tabs and GMPP 1.6 rockers. | ||
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Quote: No picture - I got on a roll and installed both covers, got the new injectors in and the fuel rails in place. Now I'm buttoning up all the electricals and little stuff. some threads on CF had people only removing a portion of the tab, for just the reason you want to. It is just I have no idea how much is enough. I doubt very much my engine will ever see a stamped steel rocker ever again. In the old days small block chevies I had, I don't remember no drip tabs on those stamped steel covers. |
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Posted on: 2008/3/2 0:04
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| Travis93 | RE:Drip tabs and GMPP 1.6 rockers. | ||
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Sounds like you are about ready to tear up the pavement. I wish I was, going to be tell at least April befoere the weather will be right to get it out of the garage but I Plan to have it ready to go as soon as I can.
How do you tell its hitting? Just try and slip it on and if it does not seat cut some more off or do you have to bolt it down and crank the motor over? I may try leaving just a little nub and see what happens unless someone talks me out of it. |
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Posted on: 2008/3/2 0:14
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| jsup | RE:Drip tabs and GMPP 1.6 rockers. | ||
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Get a LONG flat tip screwdriver and a fiber or rubber hammer.
Put the VC on the bench, the screwdriver goes between your thumb and pointer finger while you hold the VC. Put the screwdriver right on the top of the drip tab. Wack it with the fiber hammer (fiber works better as it doesn't bounce) The tab would snap off, grind anything that's left. You can knock all of them off in just about 2 minutes. |
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Posted on: 2008/3/2 2:23
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| ninetyfivevette | Re: Drip tabs and GMPP 1.6 rockers. | ||
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Another option if you have some money burning a hole in your pocket is to get the OEM 96 valve covers (they will clear roller rockers without modification).
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Posted on: 2008/3/3 15:31
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| Travis93 | Re: Drip tabs and GMPP 1.6 rockers. | ||
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I was wandering how the LT4 got by, unfortunatly I am already a couple K over budget.
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Posted on: 2008/3/3 18:23
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| Strick | Re: Drip tabs and GMPP 1.6 rockers. | ||
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I used a Dremel tool with a little fiber saw on the tip. Sliced the tabs right off. I'm not sure breaking them off is a good idea, as magnesium breaks easily.
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Posted on: 2008/3/4 2:04
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| Travis93 | Re: Drip tabs and GMPP 1.6 rockers. | ||
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I was going to use a dremel too, seems like the safest way to go. I am just wandering right now how much would be safe to leave behind. |
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Posted on: 2008/3/4 4:31
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| ninetyfivevette | Re: Drip tabs and GMPP 1.6 rockers. | ||
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I know what you mean... So what's another $160?  |
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Posted on: 2008/3/4 16:30
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| Randyj75 | Re: Drip tabs and GMPP 1.6 rockers. | ||
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Sad but true... |
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Posted on: 2008/3/7 1:23
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| biggrizzly | Re: Drip tabs and GMPP 1.6 rockers. | ||
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Strick, I was refering to the composite LT1 VC - Now I'm confused as to what style cover the OP has. |
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Posted on: 2008/3/7 1:45
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| Travis93 | Re: Drip tabs and GMPP 1.6 rockers. | ||
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They are the LT1 composite, I was just planning to dremel them off anyway. |
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Posted on: 2008/3/7 17:43
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