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MightymouseSS · 04-19-2014, 02:52 AM

Ive got an ls3 with 30k it just started making a tick/flapping noise recently. I ve replaced header gaskets and re tightened all my exhaust system. It specifically makes this noise between 1500 to 2800 rpm approximately. It quites down a lil bit after a few minutes but it's still present. Any suggestions??? I ve heard a few videos on YouTube and those don't really sound like what my car is doing.

rberns · 04-19-2014, 06:14 AM

Could be in your valve train. If you still have warranty I would take it in.

MightymouseSS · 04-19-2014, 08:37 AM

Im tuned so my warranty is gone. Plus ill be getting cammed soon. I also use Pennzoil platinum and change regularly.

christianchevell · 04-19-2014, 09:19 AM

I also would look to the lifters ticking .....but who knows........

MightymouseSS · 04-19-2014, 09:22 AM

What's the best method to diagnose this without taking off the valve covers?

MightymouseSS · 04-19-2014, 09:27 AM

Another thing also if I open the hood and listen and rev it to those rpm you really can't hear anything other than normal valve train noise. It more noticeable from in the cabin while driving at low speed between 1500/2800 rpm.

L99CAMA2011 · 04-19-2014, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MightymouseSS

Another thing also if I open the hood and listen and rev it to those rpm you really can't hear anything other than normal valve train noise. It more noticeable from in the cabin while driving at low speed between 1500/2800 rpm.

My past L99 sounded like a sewing machine under the hook when it developed lifter issues. Headers can also sound like this. When did you install your headers.

MightymouseSS · 04-19-2014, 09:39 AM

About 10k ago never heard anything till recently.

1KillerSS · 04-19-2014, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MightymouseSS

What's the best method to diagnose this without taking off the valve covers?

take a screw driver or a cut broomstick or even a stethoscope and probe....that's prolly the easiest way i know of

just because you tuned it doesn't necessarily mean you voided your power train warranty...its worth a shot to take it in anyway

rberns · 04-19-2014, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 1KillerSS

take a screw driver or a cut broomstick or even a stethoscope and probe....that's prolly the easiest way i know of

just because you tuned it doesn't necessarily mean you voided your power train warranty...its worth a shot to take it in anyway

??? If you tuned then your power train warranty is gone.

Op.... sounds like it's time for you to get a cam and replace all the internals. Lol.

Dfault · 04-19-2014, 01:01 PM

All LS motors, from my experience, are going to be making noise. The injectors are pretty loud, and also the valve train gets louder the more miles you put on it. I've had several different LS motors and they've all done it. I've had an LS1, LS2 and now the LS3 and they have all made some type of valve train noise.

I've learned to deal with it and live on knowing that as long as my car doesn't blow up, I'm going to be fine.

Dimitrim · 04-19-2014, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MightymouseSS

What's the best method to diagnose this without taking off the valve covers?

LEAK DOWN TEST

MightymouseSS · 04-19-2014, 04:14 PM

Thanks for the help guys. Guess ill just wait and see if theres anything going on once they open it up for the cam.

05SilverStreak · 04-19-2014, 04:58 PM

First of all its a Chevy so its going to "tick" when its cold. Like the childhood joke goes......Can Hear Every Valve Rod Or Lifter Every Time. C-H-E-V-R-O-L-E-T! Its doing what it is supposed to do, The autos with VVT don't d this but you had to have the stick. Live with it.

04-19-2014, 02:52 AM	#1
MightymouseSS Drives: 2011 LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: el paso tx Posts: 547	ls3 ticking noise. Help!!! Ive got an ls3 with 30k it just started making a tick/flapping noise recently. I ve replaced header gaskets and re tightened all my exhaust system. It specifically makes this noise between 1500 to 2800 rpm approximately. It quites down a lil bit after a few minutes but it's still present. Any suggestions??? I ve heard a few videos on YouTube and those don't really sound like what my car is doing. __________________ Vararam Stainless Works Headers Vmax TB SLP loudmouth 2 Nightfury Cam Mike Norris CC Tuned by Southwest Speed

04-19-2014, 06:14 AM	#2
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	Could be in your valve train. If you still have warranty I would take it in. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

04-19-2014, 08:37 AM	#3
MightymouseSS Drives: 2011 LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: el paso tx Posts: 547	Im tuned so my warranty is gone. Plus ill be getting cammed soon. I also use Pennzoil platinum and change regularly. __________________ Vararam Stainless Works Headers Vmax TB SLP loudmouth 2 Nightfury Cam Mike Norris CC Tuned by Southwest Speed

04-19-2014, 09:19 AM	#4
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	I also would look to the lifters ticking .....but who knows........ __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

04-19-2014, 09:22 AM	#5
MightymouseSS Drives: 2011 LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: el paso tx Posts: 547	What's the best method to diagnose this without taking off the valve covers? __________________ Vararam Stainless Works Headers Vmax TB SLP loudmouth 2 Nightfury Cam Mike Norris CC Tuned by Southwest Speed

04-19-2014, 09:27 AM	#6
MightymouseSS Drives: 2011 LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: el paso tx Posts: 547	Another thing also if I open the hood and listen and rev it to those rpm you really can't hear anything other than normal valve train noise. It more noticeable from in the cabin while driving at low speed between 1500/2800 rpm. __________________ Vararam Stainless Works Headers Vmax TB SLP loudmouth 2 Nightfury Cam Mike Norris CC Tuned by Southwest Speed

04-19-2014, 09:39 AM	#8
MightymouseSS Drives: 2011 LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: el paso tx Posts: 547	About 10k ago never heard anything till recently. __________________ Vararam Stainless Works Headers Vmax TB SLP loudmouth 2 Nightfury Cam Mike Norris CC Tuned by Southwest Speed

04-19-2014, 01:01 PM	#11
Dfault Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 989	All LS motors, from my experience, are going to be making noise. The injectors are pretty loud, and also the valve train gets louder the more miles you put on it. I've had several different LS motors and they've all done it. I've had an LS1, LS2 and now the LS3 and they have all made some type of valve train noise. I've learned to deal with it and live on knowing that as long as my car doesn't blow up, I'm going to be fine.

04-19-2014, 04:14 PM	#13
MightymouseSS Drives: 2011 LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: el paso tx Posts: 547	Thanks for the help guys. Guess ill just wait and see if theres anything going on once they open it up for the cam. __________________ Vararam Stainless Works Headers Vmax TB SLP loudmouth 2 Nightfury Cam Mike Norris CC Tuned by Southwest Speed

04-19-2014, 04:58 PM	#14
05SilverStreak Drives: Black aSS 2011 - L99 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 330	First of all its a Chevy so its going to "tick" when its cold. Like the childhood joke goes......Can Hear Every Valve Rod Or Lifter Every Time. C-H-E-V-R-O-L-E-T! Its doing what it is supposed to do, The autos with VVT don't d this but you had to have the stick. Live with it. __________________ Staying stock and loving it............