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buddylok · 12-23-2009, 09:47 PM

a friend of mine picked up his 2LT today and the ticking on his is not as loud as mine.

my car (1LT) has about 8077 miles.

BRKLYN · 12-23-2009, 09:56 PM

INFECTORS, BEEN TICKING FOR YEARS

araymond16 · 12-23-2009, 10:29 PM

My v6 does the same noise... like every second its a little tick sound.. I haven't noticed it if i rev my engine though.

my friend had a rental v6 camaro and his did the same ticking noise, i was worried until i heard his and figured most of them did it.

meanmike · 12-23-2009, 10:58 PM

This sound's like typical GM engine's, another word's it's no big deal.

Nutbutt · 12-31-2009, 04:45 PM

No ticking from my LLT. I have heard it on a CTS I rented once. I thought it was just beaten.

cschmidt1956 · 01-01-2010, 07:31 AM

I don't know, maybe I got a really good one because my V6 is very quiet. One of the quietest engines I've ever had in a car to include my old Jag MkII.

Even with the hood open, it is quiet, almost too quiet

Camaro_hx · 01-01-2010, 07:47 AM

Theres a minor ticking noise which is standard but im not sure how noticeable your one is. The only way to distinguish the sound level is actually hearing it. Easiest way to compare another V6 engine with your one and see if its the same. If your one has a higher ticking noise, it may be the cause of:

- Pistons and Piston Ring clearance in the cylinders
- Injectors
- Hydraulic Lash Adjusters (needs bleeding, preferably bled with diesel fuel) or
- Valve Clearance adjustment

Have these areas thoroughly inspected by your service dealer. If all are serviced and the technical team tells you its normal and YOU know it ain't (compared with other LT V6 Engine) its most probably one of manufacturer defect engines.

Hope that helps.

mydreamcar · 01-01-2010, 03:03 PM

gotta say real quiet engine, infact sometimes I think the car has stalled only to find out its idling still

TooCool5 · 01-01-2010, 03:28 PM

Its the direct injection. Totally normal.

gold5000000 · 01-01-2010, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DkknightX

Sounds like the car was beaten the piss out of before you got it. How many miles are on the car?

SlingShot · 01-01-2010, 05:23 PM

Mine is rather quiet, only time I hear the engine is when I jump on it from a light .....

12-23-2009, 10:29 PM	#17
araymond16 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2lt v6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: So-Cal Posts: 44	My v6 does the same noise... like every second its a little tick sound.. I haven't noticed it if i rev my engine though. my friend had a rental v6 camaro and his did the same ticking noise, i was worried until i heard his and figured most of them did it. __________________ cardomain: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3812288 2010 camaro 2lt v6 bonestock... for now

12-31-2009, 04:45 PM	#19
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	No ticking from my LLT. I have heard it on a CTS I rented once. I thought it was just beaten. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

01-01-2010, 03:28 PM	#23
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,242 View My Garage	Its the direct injection. Totally normal. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

01-01-2010, 05:23 PM	#25
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	Mine is rather quiet, only time I hear the engine is when I jump on it from a light ..... __________________

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12-23-2009, 09:47 PM	#15
buddylok Drives: - Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: - Posts: 458 View My Garage	a friend of mine picked up his 2LT today and the ticking on his is not as loud as mine. my car (1LT) has about 8077 miles.

12-23-2009, 09:56 PM	#16
BRKLYN Account Suspended Drives: 98 C-5, Chev/Venture, VTX1300 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: KISSIMMEE, FL Posts: 198	INFECTORS, BEEN TICKING FOR YEARS

12-23-2009, 10:58 PM	#18
meanmike Account Suspended Drives: FIRST ON RACE DAY Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,170	This sound's like typical GM engine's, another word's it's no big deal.

01-01-2010, 07:31 AM	#20
cschmidt1956 Drives: Too Little time to drive.... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nowhere Posts: 268 View My Garage	I don't know, maybe I got a really good one because my V6 is very quiet. One of the quietest engines I've ever had in a car to include my old Jag MkII. Even with the hood open, it is quiet, almost too quiet

01-01-2010, 07:47 AM	#21
Camaro_hx Account Suspended Drives: 2010 1LT/RS CGM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: KWT Posts: 2,474 View My Garage	Theres a minor ticking noise which is standard but im not sure how noticeable your one is. The only way to distinguish the sound level is actually hearing it. Easiest way to compare another V6 engine with your one and see if its the same. If your one has a higher ticking noise, it may be the cause of: - Pistons and Piston Ring clearance in the cylinders - Injectors - Hydraulic Lash Adjusters (needs bleeding, preferably bled with diesel fuel) or - Valve Clearance adjustment Have these areas thoroughly inspected by your service dealer. If all are serviced and the technical team tells you its normal and YOU know it ain't (compared with other LT V6 Engine) its most probably one of manufacturer defect engines. Hope that helps.

01-01-2010, 03:03 PM	#22
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	gotta say real quiet engine, infact sometimes I think the car has stalled only to find out its idling still