i had the same thing happen to my SS. definitely a bent pushrod. i highly doubt they are going to warranty it man. pushrods in these motors dont bend that easy, and thats basically the only way to bend them is by overreving. fuck it, just spend the money, upgrade the pushrods, put in some 1.8 roller rockers, roller lifters, etc. i had my work done at Ramseys w/a 1 week turn around period and they are fair priced as well. just some food for thought.