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DADs'_SS · 10-15-2016, 01:05 AM

Hi guys

I live in San Jose and I have loud knocking noise in my car diagnosed as a bad lifter. Is there someone near San Jose who thinks they can handle/ want a side job? I'm a single dad and 2000$ is way too much right now? Thanks

Any references would be appreciated also

Vince

DADs'_SS · 10-15-2016, 01:06 AM

2010 camaro ss ls3

gdheri · 10-15-2016, 03:48 AM

Try Luke at Blu808 in SAN Jose close to downtown. Very nice guy and he doesnot charge arm and leg. He install turbo on my car. Pm for more info

Speed Kills · 10-15-2016, 09:11 AM

I second Luke at Blu808. Even though I'm in SoCal, I have dealt with Luke on a couple of occasions for a buddy who is not on the forums in that area. Luke did a spectacular install of a Maggie supercharger on my buddies 2011 SS. Luke is honest and reputable. Give him a call.

DADs'_SS · 10-15-2016, 10:26 AM

Thank you !!

chandretti15 · 10-15-2016, 01:02 PM

I third Luke @ Blu808. He just put some suspension parts on for me and was very fair and reasonable with his pricing. He did a great job and took really good care of my car. I'm pretty picky when it comes to who touches my car. Only Abel Chevrolet and Luke work on my car when I don't do the work.

GetYouOne · 10-15-2016, 06:28 PM

Whatever u do don't let Starkweather touch it! Luke or Josh at JRG Motorsports would be the only guys I would recommend.

DADs'_SS · 10-15-2016, 08:17 PM

I'm trying to get in touch with Luke thanks guys!

Is this something I should let a shop manage or could someone do this in their garage? Seems like it's no bigger deal than swapping out a cam? Also one guy will do it but he's only wanting to use dealer parts inflating the price. I see one lifter is about 70$ from the dealer when a set of 16 from Delphi is 120?

ZL1C7 · 10-16-2016, 03:40 PM

How many miles are on the car? Does it sit a lot? And your sig says 2012 but you said its 2010. I believe the 2010's had a recall on lifters.

sinisterlsx510 · 10-16-2016, 08:18 PM

Hit up jrg motorsports in hayward

2010SSRSM6 · 10-16-2016, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DADs'_SS

Is this something I should let a shop manage or could someone do this in their garage? Seems like it's no bigger deal than swapping out a cam? Also one guy will do it but he's only wanting to use dealer parts inflating the price. I see one lifter is about 70$ from the dealer when a set of 16 from Delphi is 120?

That is going to depend on how much carnage the broken lifter caused. Mine took out the oil pump, main bearings, cam, etc. I said screw it and had a forged motor built.

Hopefully your luck isn't like mine.

JusticePete · 10-17-2016, 09:30 AM

Could be minor or major, you really need a trusted shop to check it out.

GetYouOne · 10-22-2016, 11:31 PM

I think Luke is working on a members car here he blew his engine but he should of at least responded back.

j.curt · 10-23-2016, 02:31 AM

I don't think Luke gets on this forum much. He has been very busy lately. I will pass the message though.

10-15-2016, 01:05 AM	#1
DADs'_SS Drives: 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Bay Area Posts: 31	I Need Motor Work Done! Hi guys I live in San Jose and I have loud knocking noise in my car diagnosed as a bad lifter. Is there someone near San Jose who thinks they can handle/ want a side job? I'm a single dad and 2000$ is way too much right now? Thanks Any references would be appreciated also Vince

10-15-2016, 03:48 AM	#3
gdheri Drives: 2012 Chevy Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 387	Try Luke at Blu808 in SAN Jose close to downtown. Very nice guy and he doesnot charge arm and leg. He install turbo on my car. Pm for more info Last edited by gdheri; 10-15-2016 at 03:49 AM. Reason: Edit

10-16-2016, 03:40 PM	#9
ZL1C7 Drives: 2023 SS 1LE 10SPD Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sacramento Area Posts: 831	How many miles are on the car? Does it sit a lot? And your sig says 2012 but you said its 2010. I believe the 2010's had a recall on lifters. __________________

10-16-2016, 08:18 PM	#10
sinisterlsx510 Drives: 14 ss camaro summit white Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: bay area Posts: 463	Hit up jrg motorsports in hayward __________________ 2014 ss camaro Stainless works long tubes , rotofab cai , vararam wedge , muffler delete,cat delete ,resonator delete , x pipe 2019 sierra duramax 2500 all terrain x 2001 trans am Lsx 408 ci rebuild in progress(dead project) 1967 camaro Sbc 327.

10-15-2016, 01:06 AM	#2
DADs'_SS Drives: 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Bay Area Posts: 31	2010 camaro ss ls3

10-15-2016, 09:11 AM	#4
Speed Kills Live to Drive Drives: 2010 IBM RS/SS, 2018 Toyota Tacoma Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 221	I second Luke at Blu808. Even though I'm in SoCal, I have dealt with Luke on a couple of occasions for a buddy who is not on the forums in that area. Luke did a spectacular install of a Maggie supercharger on my buddies 2011 SS. Luke is honest and reputable. Give him a call.

10-15-2016, 10:26 AM	#5
DADs'_SS Drives: 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Bay Area Posts: 31	Thank you !!

10-15-2016, 01:02 PM	#6
chandretti15 Drives: 2015 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Ramon Posts: 66	I third Luke @ Blu808. He just put some suspension parts on for me and was very fair and reasonable with his pricing. He did a great job and took really good care of my car. I'm pretty picky when it comes to who touches my car. Only Abel Chevrolet and Luke work on my car when I don't do the work.

10-15-2016, 06:28 PM	#7
GetYouOne Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 1,595	Whatever u do don't let Starkweather touch it! Luke or Josh at JRG Motorsports would be the only guys I would recommend.

10-15-2016, 08:17 PM	#8
DADs'_SS Drives: 2012 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Bay Area Posts: 31	I'm trying to get in touch with Luke thanks guys! Is this something I should let a shop manage or could someone do this in their garage? Seems like it's no bigger deal than swapping out a cam? Also one guy will do it but he's only wanting to use dealer parts inflating the price. I see one lifter is about 70$ from the dealer when a set of 16 from Delphi is 120?

10-17-2016, 09:30 AM	#12
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,171	Could be minor or major, you really need a trusted shop to check it out.

10-22-2016, 11:31 PM	#13
GetYouOne Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 1,595	I think Luke is working on a members car here he blew his engine but he should of at least responded back.

10-23-2016, 02:31 AM	#14
j.curt Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: California Posts: 953 View My Garage	I don't think Luke gets on this forum much. He has been very busy lately. I will pass the message though.