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Russell James · 02-12-2015, 02:00 PM

Have a good technician check it out. Several ways for a tech to narrow it down in person. Stethescope, cylinder cancelling, chassis ears...

A rod or lifter would be quite dramatic and hammering. A phone would definately pick up a bad rod or lifter. Cancelling cylinders with a scan tool can narrow down which cyl is affected.

Over the internet is really just guessing.

You can also pull the oil filter out and cut out the media and unpleat it. If something really bad mechanically is happening, there will be tons of metallic debris in the filter media.

bdsdnfam · 02-12-2015, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbaker901atu

Can you read or not.. I said my phone won't pick it up.

I hope it blows dude.

Jbaker901atu · 02-12-2015, 08:43 PM

Well you can suck one ^ it's under warranty.
Went and had it checked out today, they said they'll need to check it out for a day or two. Just got off the interstate after an hour and a half drive, when I pulled into my driveway it was louder and sounded more like a clunk clunk clunk, sounded more metally... of course at the dealer you could barely fn hear it... any clue?

Jbaker901atu · 02-14-2015, 06:45 PM

Bump

ChrisBlair · 02-14-2015, 06:54 PM

I know this problem is worrisome, but be analytical. If the noise does not vary by engine rpm, then it's not a rod or lifter, etc.

jd10013 · 02-14-2015, 10:06 PM

being as you have a V6, which is an overhead valve setup, it can't be a lifter or push rod since your car doesn't have any. I highly doubt it's a piston rod as that would be so loud you wouldn't help but to be able to hear it. not to mention it probably would have done enough damage now that you would have a very noticeable loss of power.

Stealthpanda · 02-15-2015, 12:18 AM

You need to decide if you want anyone opinions or help, or if you want to be a prick about it.

Oh, and welcome to the forums. Where is that fridge Sir Nuke usually posts...

Squillo · 02-15-2015, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jbaker901atu

Can you read or not.. I said my phone won't pick it up.

Great attitude when you're asking for help OP.

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Originally Posted by Gee

Ok bro.... Good luck.

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Originally Posted by bdsdnfam

I hope it blows dude.

I'm with these guys.

1hevy_chevy · 02-15-2015, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbaker901atu

Can you read or not.. I said my phone won't pick it up.

We understand you are probably stressed about your issue. But don't get tight on people trying to help.

Jbaker901atu · 03-01-2015, 07:02 PM

sorry, wasn't meaning to be rude. However, it clearly says in a previous message that my phone probably wouldn't pick it up.

02-14-2015, 06:54 PM	#19
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	I know this problem is worrisome, but be analytical. If the noise does not vary by engine rpm, then it's not a rod or lifter, etc. __________________

02-12-2015, 02:00 PM	#15
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	Have a good technician check it out. Several ways for a tech to narrow it down in person. Stethescope, cylinder cancelling, chassis ears... A rod or lifter would be quite dramatic and hammering. A phone would definately pick up a bad rod or lifter. Cancelling cylinders with a scan tool can narrow down which cyl is affected. Over the internet is really just guessing. You can also pull the oil filter out and cut out the media and unpleat it. If something really bad mechanically is happening, there will be tons of metallic debris in the filter media.

02-12-2015, 08:43 PM	#17
Jbaker901atu Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Arkansas Posts: 42	Well you can suck one ^ it's under warranty. Went and had it checked out today, they said they'll need to check it out for a day or two. Just got off the interstate after an hour and a half drive, when I pulled into my driveway it was louder and sounded more like a clunk clunk clunk, sounded more metally... of course at the dealer you could barely fn hear it... any clue?

02-14-2015, 06:45 PM	#18
Jbaker901atu Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Arkansas Posts: 42	Bump

02-14-2015, 10:06 PM	#20
jd10013 Drives: 2012 camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: central VA Posts: 3,199	being as you have a V6, which is an overhead valve setup, it can't be a lifter or push rod since your car doesn't have any. I highly doubt it's a piston rod as that would be so loud you wouldn't help but to be able to hear it. not to mention it probably would have done enough damage now that you would have a very noticeable loss of power.

02-15-2015, 12:18 AM	#21
Stealthpanda Thread Ender Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,038	You need to decide if you want anyone opinions or help, or if you want to be a prick about it. Oh, and welcome to the forums. Where is that fridge Sir Nuke usually posts...

03-01-2015, 07:02 PM	#24
Jbaker901atu Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Arkansas Posts: 42	sorry, wasn't meaning to be rude. However, it clearly says in a previous message that my phone probably wouldn't pick it up.