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Silver ice SS · 01-23-2011, 10:32 AM

My L99 SS makes a ticking sound when I start it up every now and then.. I pointed this out to the service guys when i was at the dealer, and they said changing the oil would be the first course of action. They then proceeded to tell me that if it happens again, they would have to replace my lifters. Is this serious "surgery" that would be done on my car? Also, how long would they have to keep it? Thanks for the help..

Godon Hutchinson · 01-23-2011, 10:44 AM

There is a TSB on the lifter ticking on the L99,it does involve some engine " surgery".Is it doing it on every cold start?

blackknight · 01-23-2011, 11:27 AM

Check out my thread....

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123062

Quartermile · 01-23-2011, 11:54 AM

My 2011 does the same thing but not always. Sorry to say but I've had three oil changes so far and it will not solve the problem. Most likely the lifters. And it is a big job.

Silver ice SS · 01-23-2011, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godon Hutchinson

There is a TSB on the lifter ticking on the L99,it does involve some engine " surgery".Is it doing it on every cold start?

No, not on every cold start, but it does it here and there. Do you guys think I should just go ahead and have the warranty work done before it expires? If i don't, I figure I'll have a financial nightmare on my hands as far as the cost for this job...

ddavis · 01-23-2011, 02:53 PM

If its under warranty have the dealer sort it out. Is the engine stock? Exhaust leaks can also make a ticking sound

Silver ice SS · 01-23-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ddavis

If its under warranty have the dealer sort it out. Is the engine stock? Exhaust leaks can also make a ticking sound

I have a Zoomers catback exhaust, and a Airaid CAI.

Silver ice SS · 01-23-2011, 02:56 PM

Also would i need to put the stock intake back on to avoid any trouble from the dealer honoring this repair under warranty?

ddavis · 01-23-2011, 03:08 PM

Can you pinpoint where the sound is coming from? Also did the ticking start soon after the catback install?

As for the dealer, I would toss my stocker back on there just to be safe. It really depends on the dealer. Some will be cool, others not so much.

Silver ice SS · 01-23-2011, 05:13 PM

i know its coming from near the engine somewhere, definitely not under where the exhaust or anything like that is. And i believe it was occurring before the catback install.

LimaCharlie · 01-24-2011, 01:17 AM

My 2011 LS3 car sometimes makes a ticking noise on the passenger side when the engine is at operating temperature. I never hear it on a cold start. My noise seems to be coming from under the car, near the engine. I'm not too worried about it since I don't hear it all the time. The lifters on your L99 are probably making the noise. I've seen multiple L99 lifter threads on this site. Search for the TSB.

Bossmanz07 · 01-24-2011, 07:25 AM

check cats if change

01-23-2011, 10:32 AM	#1
Silver ice SS Drives: Silver ice Metallic 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 333	Ticking sound on SS My L99 SS makes a ticking sound when I start it up every now and then.. I pointed this out to the service guys when i was at the dealer, and they said changing the oil would be the first course of action. They then proceeded to tell me that if it happens again, they would have to replace my lifters. Is this serious "surgery" that would be done on my car? Also, how long would they have to keep it? Thanks for the help..

01-23-2011, 11:27 AM	#3
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01-23-2011, 02:53 PM	#6
ddavis boostalicious Drives: Blown Ls3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area SF Posts: 1,030 View My Garage	If its under warranty have the dealer sort it out. Is the engine stock? Exhaust leaks can also make a ticking sound __________________ Powered by Maggie553rwhp 541rwtq

01-23-2011, 03:08 PM	#9
ddavis boostalicious Drives: Blown Ls3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area SF Posts: 1,030 View My Garage	Can you pinpoint where the sound is coming from? Also did the ticking start soon after the catback install? As for the dealer, I would toss my stocker back on there just to be safe. It really depends on the dealer. Some will be cool, others not so much. __________________ Powered by Maggie553rwhp 541rwtq

01-24-2011, 07:25 AM	#12
Bossmanz07 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Supercharged YSI Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, La Posts: 174 View My Garage	ticking check cats if change

01-23-2011, 10:44 AM	#2
Godon Hutchinson Drives: 2010 1SS/RS Imperial Blue Metallic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Huntington West Va Posts: 443	There is a TSB on the lifter ticking on the L99,it does involve some engine " surgery".Is it doing it on every cold start?

01-23-2011, 11:54 AM	#4
Quartermile Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA Posts: 77	My 2011 does the same thing but not always. Sorry to say but I've had three oil changes so far and it will not solve the problem. Most likely the lifters. And it is a big job.

01-23-2011, 02:56 PM	#8
Silver ice SS Drives: Silver ice Metallic 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 333	Also would i need to put the stock intake back on to avoid any trouble from the dealer honoring this repair under warranty?

01-23-2011, 05:13 PM	#10
Silver ice SS Drives: Silver ice Metallic 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 333	i know its coming from near the engine somewhere, definitely not under where the exhaust or anything like that is. And i believe it was occurring before the catback install.

01-24-2011, 01:17 AM	#11
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	My 2011 LS3 car sometimes makes a ticking noise on the passenger side when the engine is at operating temperature. I never hear it on a cold start. My noise seems to be coming from under the car, near the engine. I'm not too worried about it since I don't hear it all the time. The lifters on your L99 are probably making the noise. I've seen multiple L99 lifter threads on this site. Search for the TSB.

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