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stangkilr · 01-30-2011, 07:28 PM

The L99 cars are having lifter problems. Gm needs to take those POS dod lifters out period
BTW im a service advisor at a Chevy dealer

CynAgain · 01-30-2011, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by NoynuR

What's a lifter? srry for asking it?

The lifters actuate the intake and exhaust valves. The cam has lobes that are egg-shaped, allowing the lifters to move up and down. The heel of the cam is the short, wide end of the lobe. When the cam turns, it pushes the lifters up and down, and in turn, the lifters move the valves into an open or closed position. In the case of non-overhead cam engines, the lifters move a push rod up and down, which in turn moves the rocker up and down. The front of the rocker moves the valve.

SScattergunSS · 01-30-2011, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CynAgain

The lifters actuate the intake and exhaust valves. The cam has lobes that are egg-shaped, allowing the lifters to move up and down. The heel of the cam is the short, wide end of the lobe. When the cam turns, it pushes the lifters up and down, and in turn, the lifters move the valves into an open or closed position. In the case of non-overhead cam engines, the lifters move a push rod up and down, which in turn moves the rocker up and down. The front of the rocker moves the valve.

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NoynuR · 01-30-2011, 08:59 PM

Ohhh okay thanks!

now I understand

NoynuR · 02-01-2011, 01:02 AM

Dealer is having trouble finding the problem :(

2010 SS RS · 02-01-2011, 01:07 PM

Have they pulled the plugs and checked compression and scoped it yet? Man you must be going nuts...good luck to you and please let us know what they figure out.

ORANGA2D · 02-01-2011, 01:14 PM

Sorry to hear that, and as stated keep us posted on what they find and do to fix it. GL

ravensjeff · 02-01-2011, 01:23 PM

Glad I converted L99 to LS3 and forged the internals.

NoynuR · 02-04-2011, 10:00 PM

I have a ls3!

The dealer found out it was a exhaust leak and did a weird fix cause everytime i start my car now, for the first few mins it makes a really weird grinding sound.

Lynnspeed · 02-04-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NoynuR

Sadly this is what it looks like :(

Ugly pics, but Awesome looking Camaro!
Sorry hope all is going to be ok!

IROCanSS · 02-04-2011, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NoynuR

I have a ls3!

The dealer found out it was a exhaust leak and did a weird fix cause everytime i start my car now, for the first few mins it makes a really weird grinding sound.

and youre satisfied with that diagnosis and sound?

An exhaust leak should make it shake violently.

Badger · 02-04-2011, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NoynuR

I have a ls3!

The dealer found out it was a exhaust leak and did a weird fix cause everytime i start my car now, for the first few mins it makes a really weird grinding sound.

I think I would be bringing it back

Capthowdy · 02-04-2011, 10:18 PM

Yup they are blowing smoke up your ass....get o another dealer Quick....

Capthowdy · 02-04-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jrhaus76

and youre satisfied with that diagnosis and sound?

An exhaust leak should make it shake violently.

Please explain why an exhaust leak will make a car shake ?

01-30-2011, 07:28 PM	#43
stangkilr Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 621	The L99 cars are having lifter problems. Gm needs to take those POS dod lifters out period BTW im a service advisor at a Chevy dealer __________________ 2017 ZL1 2014 Corvette 2002 Camaro

02-01-2011, 01:07 PM	#48
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02-01-2011, 01:23 PM	#50
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	Glad I converted L99 to LS3 and forged the internals. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

02-04-2011, 10:18 PM	#55
Capthowdy Drives: 2010 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale Fl Posts: 1,048	Yup they are blowing smoke up your ass....get o another dealer Quick.... __________________ THE "MENACE"

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01-30-2011, 08:59 PM	#46
NoynuR Drives: 2008 M3 ESS Supercharged 650Hp Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Leander, Tx Posts: 499	Ohhh okay thanks! now I understand

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