L99 Lifter tick carnage.... - Page 6 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

lab320 · 02-26-2011, 07:37 PM

Severe lifter noise with only 16600 miles lasting well over a couple of minutes or more. Took it by the chevy dealer and of course they had not heard anything about this problem. I flipped out the bulletin from the internet and their eyes lit up. So I Emailed GM today and they called me and are going to follow thru until it is fixed to my satisfaction. EVERYBODY that is having this problem needs to email GM so they will issue a recall about the lifter noise problem....

JTC/C5 · 03-22-2011, 07:43 PM

Just happened to me today,,i put a new thread in the other forum just before...

Sucks..Glad i saw that bulletin and glad it will be covered

Another thing to look for as in my case besides the ticking and misfires all over the place...i had fine metal shavings in my oil.prop from worn out lifters or the springs on the lifters

Cam2011 · 03-22-2011, 08:26 PM

I noticed a slight tick from a cold start (nothing like the youtube video), but when I took it to my dealer they tested and informed me that it was normal and not my lifters at all, but the air pump warming up. I have it in writing on the service receipt, so for now I will trust their assessment, but if this does turn out to be lifters I'll be pissed.

Oh and my "tick" only last for like 10 seconds or less.

04Ram2500Hemi · 03-24-2011, 09:12 AM

Does anybody notice a ticking after driving the car for a while? I put about 75 miles on my Camaro yesterday and when I stoped to get out to check the mail the car sure sounded like it was ticking pretty good. I don't notice it when I fire it up because I always start it, back it up, and then drive it- I don't usually just listen to it after I start it.

Rock-It Man · 03-24-2011, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedVictory

my v6 is ticking, never thought much of it, i know that TSB applies to V8s but is it common is v6s?

Now im kinda concerned

Your V6 is overhead cam, so no.

WildSis2SS · 03-24-2011, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackknight

They would tick after it would sit for a while on startup. There was a TSB on it. GM picked up the bill on that one.

and yea the guy was working on it, he just stepped away for a minute.

Mine still ticked after tuning out the AFM. the lifters just have a defect. the new ones fix it i guess....

Blackknight.
My is doing the same thing.... How do I get GM to pay for it?
I bought it in late December and put it in the barn... Now it's ready to come.
Thanks,

blackknight · 03-24-2011, 02:01 PM

I just showed them the TSB. then they took care of it.

WildSis2SS · 03-25-2011, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackknight

I just showed them the TSB. then they took care of it.

Where do I find the TSB. I know it's probably on here somewhere. The search site isn't very helpful.
Thanks,

first one · 03-25-2011, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildSis2SS

Where do I find the TSB. I know it's probably on here somewhere. The search site isn't very helpful.
Thanks,

Post #48 of this thread!

brantley847 · 03-25-2011, 06:42 PM

That second youtube video was insane...I imagine with headers, your ears would bleed..

MG · 03-25-2011, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidmk001

hey guys found this on youtube, you can hear the ticking :

btw thanks for this thread! I now have an answer

Does this sound go away after a while?

My car does this too!!!!! But only when the engine is cold. I've been ignoring this so far, should I be worried

?

Mark Myles · 03-25-2011, 07:53 PM

Blacknight:

Am I reading your post on page #1 correctly when you say you "tuned out AFM" (altering the ECM) and GM covered this lifter problem under warranty?

M

blackknight · 03-25-2011, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Myles

Blacknight:

Am I reading your post on page #1 correctly when you say you "tuned out AFM" (altering the ECM) and GM covered this lifter problem under warranty?

M

This problem is not caused by tuning the vehicle it is a mechanical problem starting at the factory by using low quality lifters. GM should replace the parts regardless. I did not have my car tuned at the time.

but if you are tuned, they probably will deny your claim that its a warranty issue and say you caused it by tuning the vehicle. even tho thats total shit, im fairly certain thats the way it would go.

Mark Myles · 03-25-2011, 09:18 PM

Thanks for clearing that up. I thought you tuned the AFM out before the warranty work.

M

03-22-2011, 07:43 PM	#72
JTC/C5 Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: nj Posts: 395	Just happened to me today,,i put a new thread in the other forum just before... Sucks..Glad i saw that bulletin and glad it will be covered Another thing to look for as in my case besides the ticking and misfires all over the place...i had fine metal shavings in my oil.prop from worn out lifters or the springs on the lifters __________________ To Be Continued

03-24-2011, 02:01 PM	#77
blackknight Camaro Lover Drives: 2014 GMC Sierra 5.3L Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Posts: 709	I just showed them the TSB. then they took care of it. __________________ No Camaro right now. But I'll be back in one in a few years.

03-25-2011, 06:42 PM	#80
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,580	That second youtube video was insane...I imagine with headers, your ears would bleed.. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Performance: 439 RWHP: 226/236 Comp Cam, Kooks 1-7/8, CAInc, Borla S type, Vmax TB, Rx Catch Can, Trans cooler, SLP 160 termo, Melling high volume, Eibach Springs/Sways 1" drop, Whiteline complete bushing kit.

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02-26-2011, 07:37 PM	#71
lab320 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Nicholson, GA Posts: 5	Severe lifter noise with only 16600 miles lasting well over a couple of minutes or more. Took it by the chevy dealer and of course they had not heard anything about this problem. I flipped out the bulletin from the internet and their eyes lit up. So I Emailed GM today and they called me and are going to follow thru until it is fixed to my satisfaction. EVERYBODY that is having this problem needs to email GM so they will issue a recall about the lifter noise problem....

03-22-2011, 08:26 PM	#73
Cam2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: CT Posts: 2,061	I noticed a slight tick from a cold start (nothing like the youtube video), but when I took it to my dealer they tested and informed me that it was normal and not my lifters at all, but the air pump warming up. I have it in writing on the service receipt, so for now I will trust their assessment, but if this does turn out to be lifters I'll be pissed. Oh and my "tick" only last for like 10 seconds or less.

03-24-2011, 09:12 AM	#74
04Ram2500Hemi Drives: 04 Ram 2500 & 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Missoula, Montana Posts: 1,301	Does anybody notice a ticking after driving the car for a while? I put about 75 miles on my Camaro yesterday and when I stoped to get out to check the mail the car sure sounded like it was ticking pretty good. I don't notice it when I fire it up because I always start it, back it up, and then drive it- I don't usually just listen to it after I start it.

03-25-2011, 07:53 PM	#82
Mark Myles Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM / Silver Stripes Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northeast Michigan Posts: 601	Blacknight: Am I reading your post on page #1 correctly when you say you "tuned out AFM" (altering the ECM) and GM covered this lifter problem under warranty? M

03-25-2011, 09:18 PM	#84
Mark Myles Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM / Silver Stripes Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northeast Michigan Posts: 601	Thanks for clearing that up. I thought you tuned the AFM out before the warranty work. M