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rich3fan · 10-30-2014, 08:35 AM

Is it not true that over-filling your engine oil can cause lifter tick, due to foam forming inside the lifter?

Pluto · 10-30-2014, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rich3fan

Is it not true that over-filling your engine oil can cause lifter tick, due to foam forming inside the lifter?

I couldn't have possibly over filled it I checked the level 1651632165 times

plus I didnt get any racket until after the header install

JANNETTYRACING · 10-30-2014, 12:24 PM

Typically a Tick is a single port leak.

This meets your description almost to a tee.

I would pull the headers and check the gasket for black tracks leading out from the Port.

Ted.

Pluto · 10-30-2014, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

Typically a Tick is a single port leak.

This meets your description almost to a tee.

I would pull the headers and check the gasket for black tracks leading out from the Port.

Ted.

Do you think if I loosened the clamps on the bottom I would be able to swing the headers out just enough? Or am I going to have to remove them again? Also, if I do see tracks what do I do? just apply sealant or get new gaskets?

JANNETTYRACING · 10-30-2014, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Pluto

Do you think if I loosened the clamps on the bottom I would be able to swing the headers out just enough? Or am I going to have to remove them again? Also, if I do see tracks what do I do? just apply sealant or get new gaskets?

Yes should be plenty of movement.

First you have to determine if, then why it has the tracks, gasket or flange problem.

If a flange problem you will have to remove the header for repair or replacement.

Ted.

Pluto · 10-30-2014, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

Yes should be plenty of movement.

First you have to determine if, then why it has the tracks, gasket or flange problem.

If a flange problem you will have to remove the header for repair or replacement.

Ted.

Yeah I figured that but wasnt hoping for that haha...I'm not even sure if I do have a leak...visually everything on the head looks squeaky clean...If I didnt use a little RTV, is that going to make it leak? They were brand new gaskets and I'm 100% positive they were installed the correct way but I didnt use any RTV

1KillerSS · 10-30-2014, 01:07 PM

RTV is not necessary. I have installed two sets of headers on my car with no problems, and have not used it. How loud is the tick? Is it louder on one side VS the other? I would make sure before you star taking the headers of as Ted says. Recheck the torque of your headers and the rest of the bolts.

Pluto · 10-30-2014, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 1KillerSS

RTV is not necessary. I have installed two sets of headers on my car with no problems, and have not used it. How loud is the tick? Is it louder on one side VS the other? I would make sure before you star taking the headers of as Ted says. Recheck the torque of your headers and the rest of the bolts.

I retorqued the bolts after a few hours drive...then again around 24-30 hours later..I havent since then....also the tick is the same on both sides and does NOT sound like air escaping (the psst psst sound I speak of). The second time I torqued them the engine was freshly hot and had just been on a cruise...it does NOT speed up or get louder with the engine...and is easily covered with rpm....I can only REALLY hear it with the windows down otherwise I have to really listen with the windows up....Honestly if I have to remove these from being faulty I'm just returning the car back to stock

1KillerSS · 10-30-2014, 01:22 PM

I don't have the experience that Ted does when it comes to Camaros. I wont say that he is wrong, if anybody should know I would think he does, yet it just does not sound like an exhaust leak to me.

Can you post a video of the ticking?

JANNETTYRACING · 10-30-2014, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Pluto

Yeah I figured that but wasnt hoping for that haha...I'm not even sure if I do have a leak...visually everything on the head looks squeaky clean...If I didnt use a little RTV, is that going to make it leak? They were brand new gaskets and I'm 100% positive they were installed the correct way but I didnt use any RTV

We do hundreds of sets of headers, we carefully inspect each set for possible defects and or shipping damage.

The factory gaskets are best when used on a perfectly flat surface with no imperfections and will seal up 100%

In the event there is a small dent or low spot in the flange the gasket can not make up for it.

We don't use or recommend RTV.

Pluto · 10-30-2014, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 1KillerSS

I don't have the experience that Ted does when it comes to Camaros. I wont say that he is wrong, if anybody should know I would think he does, yet it just does not sound like an exhaust leak to me.

Can you post a video of the ticking?

The best time it can be heard is while driving consistently at lower speeds (25-40 mph) and I doubt you would be able to hear it with all the wind noise....it's super light as is...and it doesn't make it at idle...its definitely more chatter than ticking so to speak..just without the airy sound

jag107 · 11-01-2014, 10:02 PM

Do you smell any exhaust thru your vents, especially at idle or low speeds?

Pluto · 11-01-2014, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jag107

Do you smell any exhaust thru your vents, especially at idle or low speeds?

No I don't not through the vents just when sitting still and the windows are down I'll get it sometimes but I have no cats either

2012LS3VERT · 11-01-2014, 11:58 PM

I've used soapy water in a spray bottle on start up to check for header leaks when cold. They usually don't leak when using stock gaskets with a decent header, even the import brands are usually very flat. I put my Doug Thorley's on last night and re used my stock gaskets with no leaks.

10-30-2014, 08:35 AM	#15
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JANNETTYRACING Drives: BLUE CAMARO ZL1 1LE M6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ON THE DYNO WATERBURY CT. Posts: 15,225	Typically a Tick is a single port leak. This meets your description almost to a tee. I would pull the headers and check the gasket for black tracks leading out from the Port. Ted. __________________ 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

10-30-2014, 01:07 PM	#21
1KillerSS Too much is never enough! Drives: AGP TT SS [COTW] 4/20/15 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 4,149 View My Garage	RTV is not necessary. I have installed two sets of headers on my car with no problems, and have not used it. How loud is the tick? Is it louder on one side VS the other? I would make sure before you star taking the headers of as Ted says. Recheck the torque of your headers and the rest of the bolts. __________________ AGP TT kit, 54/57 Forged rotating assembly, Custom grind cam... Dual nozzle meth, ID850's, Livernois dual fuel pumps, ECS BAP, 25% UDP, 3 inch Magnaflow catback with X pipe, Mantic 9000 clutch, DSS 1000hp axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, ZL1 rear end, solid subframe bushings, HE differential offset bushings, BMR Trailing arm, BMR toe rods, Lingenfelter LNC-2000,SJM Line Lock. 747 whp 714wtq *Build thread* http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...55#post8107855

10-30-2014, 01:22 PM	#23
1KillerSS Too much is never enough! Drives: AGP TT SS [COTW] 4/20/15 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 4,149 View My Garage	I don't have the experience that Ted does when it comes to Camaros. I wont say that he is wrong, if anybody should know I would think he does, yet it just does not sound like an exhaust leak to me. Can you post a video of the ticking? __________________ AGP TT kit, 54/57 Forged rotating assembly, Custom grind cam... Dual nozzle meth, ID850's, Livernois dual fuel pumps, ECS BAP, 25% UDP, 3 inch Magnaflow catback with X pipe, Mantic 9000 clutch, DSS 1000hp axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, ZL1 rear end, solid subframe bushings, HE differential offset bushings, BMR Trailing arm, BMR toe rods, Lingenfelter LNC-2000,SJM Line Lock. 747 whp 714wtq *Build thread* http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...55#post8107855

11-01-2014, 10:02 PM	#26
jag107 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM M6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Corona, Ca Posts: 221	Do you smell any exhaust thru your vents, especially at idle or low speeds? __________________ Placed order: 02.25.2010 Took delivery: 04.06.2010 Halltech Yellowjacket CAI, Mike Norris catch can, VMAX PTB, JBA Shorty headers Hi Flow cats & axleback, Magnaflow Tru X pipe, Eibach F&R sway bars & end links

11-01-2014, 11:58 PM	#28
2012LS3VERT Drives: 2012 2SSRS Vert, Black w/M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,265	I've used soapy water in a spray bottle on start up to check for header leaks when cold. They usually don't leak when using stock gaskets with a decent header, even the import brands are usually very flat. I put my Doug Thorley's on last night and re used my stock gaskets with no leaks.