L99 Lifter noise at startup - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Wacker · 08-30-2009, 04:02 PM

Well I have 4k on my car and a week ago at initial start up I started getting a slight lifter tick for about 2 seconds. This happens only after sitting over night. I informed the service manager of this and his reply was these engines are notorious for being loud at startup

Isn't this a new engine? Just wanted to ask around before I start pushing the issue. Its obvious the lifter/lifters are bleeding down but so soon come on. By no means do I baby my car, it is a performance car so I perform it.

patriotpa · 08-30-2009, 04:07 PM

Normal to rattle a bit on startup.

Wacker · 08-30-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by patriotpa

Normal to rattle a bit on startup.

So yours does as well?

patriotpa · 08-30-2009, 04:47 PM

Nope, but my Silverado does sometimes when I use a crappy Fram oil filter. You could have a bad drain back valve in your oil filter. Use a Mobil1 K&N or PurolatorOne filter and see if it stops.

Wacker · 08-30-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by patriotpa

Nope, but my Silverado does sometimes when I use a crappy Fram oil filter. You could have a bad drain back valve in your oil filter. Use a Mobil1 K&N or PurolatorOne filter and see if it stops.

Just had the car serviced by GM so whatever they use. It did it before and after. Can't imagine a brand new motor doing this.

patriotpa · 08-30-2009, 04:56 PM

Then it's just lifter noise. No big deal. It stops a few seconds after your oil pressure comes up. Perfectly normal.

quickdraw · 08-30-2009, 06:50 PM

Mine has done it since day 1.

Oldrocker · 08-30-2009, 07:13 PM

Mine too. My '99 Silverado also did it.

Wacker · 08-30-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by quickdraw

Mine has done it since day 1.

Interesting. You would think such an advanced engine would not do this. Even if its only a few seconds its still doing some damage.

camarotoofast · 08-30-2009, 07:31 PM

My l99 does the liffter tap too.

Wacker · 08-30-2009, 07:34 PM

I wonder if a tuner can prolong initial crank. That should solve any lifter tap. Anyone hear of this as an option?

chevyss · 08-30-2009, 07:56 PM

Mine started the noise just after I got it. Took it to the dealer, and they said it's normal. It does it cold and hot. It's not good when you start it up with a group of your car club and it does it. "I thought it you said that was a new car". My 07 Suburban does the same thing. The Suburban is getting so it does it longer and longer. I guess that's what they make warrenty for. It's just embarrassing for a new car.

Wacker · 08-30-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyss

Mine started the noise just after I got it. Took it to the dealer, and they said it's normal. It does it cold and hot. It's not good when you start it up with a group of your car club and it does it. "I thought it you said that was a new car". My 07 Suburban does the same thing. The Suburban is getting so it does it longer and longer. I guess that's what they make warrenty for. It's just embarrassing for a new car.

Totally agree. A new car should NOT due this.

Paperer · 08-30-2009, 08:18 PM

I'm used to lifter noise, I couldn't tell you right now if mine does it. No big deal.

08-30-2009, 04:02 PM	#1
Wacker INTHECLOUDS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NM Posts: 912	L99 Lifter noise at startup Well I have 4k on my car and a week ago at initial start up I started getting a slight lifter tick for about 2 seconds. This happens only after sitting over night. I informed the service manager of this and his reply was these engines are notorious for being loud at startup Isn't this a new engine? Just wanted to ask around before I start pushing the issue. Its obvious the lifter/lifters are bleeding down but so soon come on. By no means do I baby my car, it is a performance car so I perform it. __________________ 2010 IOM 2SS/RS A6, Tuned by Me, ARH/NoCats, Borla Touring, Vararam CAI, G-Force 9" with 4.10's, Circle D 4500K, (Skinnies/Slicks, and Bogarts all around 24MPG 11.39 @ 118 510 DA www.6l80tuning.com www.6l90tuning.com

08-30-2009, 06:50 PM	#7
quickdraw Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 262	Mine has done it since day 1. __________________ 2010 Yellow 2SS/RS, L99 Auto, Grey Leather, Polished 20's

08-30-2009, 07:31 PM	#10
camarotoofast VIN #586 is Home Drives: 00 Z28 Camaro 69 camaro 81 cam Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 87	My l99 does the liffter tap too. __________________ VIN # 586 is home 1ss,blk/blk,poilsh rims,B.A.upgrade,a6,stainless works catback.vararam more-to-come

08-30-2009, 07:34 PM	#11
Wacker INTHECLOUDS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NM Posts: 912	I wonder if a tuner can prolong initial crank. That should solve any lifter tap. Anyone hear of this as an option? __________________ 2010 IOM 2SS/RS A6, Tuned by Me, ARH/NoCats, Borla Touring, Vararam CAI, G-Force 9" with 4.10's, Circle D 4500K, (Skinnies/Slicks, and Bogarts all around 24MPG 11.39 @ 118 510 DA www.6l80tuning.com www.6l90tuning.com

08-30-2009, 08:18 PM	#14
Paperer Ragin' Cajun Drives: '02 Camaro SS - '10 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas/Oklahoma Posts: 1,166 View My Garage	I'm used to lifter noise, I couldn't tell you right now if mine does it. No big deal. __________________

08-30-2009, 04:07 PM	#2
patriotpa Account Suspended Drives: 02 Silverado, 09 Vue, 10 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tired of apologizing when we should be kickin' butt! Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	Normal to rattle a bit on startup.

08-30-2009, 04:47 PM	#4
patriotpa Account Suspended Drives: 02 Silverado, 09 Vue, 10 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tired of apologizing when we should be kickin' butt! Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	Nope, but my Silverado does sometimes when I use a crappy Fram oil filter. You could have a bad drain back valve in your oil filter. Use a Mobil1 K&N or PurolatorOne filter and see if it stops.

08-30-2009, 04:56 PM	#6
patriotpa Account Suspended Drives: 02 Silverado, 09 Vue, 10 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tired of apologizing when we should be kickin' butt! Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	Then it's just lifter noise. No big deal. It stops a few seconds after your oil pressure comes up. Perfectly normal.

08-30-2009, 07:13 PM	#8
Oldrocker Drives: 2010 SS2/RS Victory Red Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Here and Now Posts: 387	Mine too. My '99 Silverado also did it.

08-30-2009, 07:56 PM	#12
chevyss SS/RS Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM w/blk stripes A6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 816 View My Garage	Mine started the noise just after I got it. Took it to the dealer, and they said it's normal. It does it cold and hot. It's not good when you start it up with a group of your car club and it does it. "I thought it you said that was a new car". My 07 Suburban does the same thing. The Suburban is getting so it does it longer and longer. I guess that's what they make warrenty for. It's just embarrassing for a new car.

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