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OmniCamaro · 05-30-2013, 06:21 PM

MODS: I figured I just keep posting in this thread for continuity of this issue but I will create my own if you think it's best. Just let me know if you'd like me to create my own.

**update: My service Manager says it's the lifters so my lady will be going under the knife sometime in the next week or so. I hate to do it but I hate the loud ticking worse...

Could I consider this a boob job? That just sounds better!

332 · 05-31-2013, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by OmniCamaro

MODS: I figured I just keep posting in this thread for continuity of this issue but I will create my own if you think it's best. Just let me know if you'd like me to create my own.

**update: My service Manager says it's the lifters so my lady will be going under the knife sometime in the next week or so. I hate to do it but I hate the loud ticking worse...

Could I consider this a boob job? That just sounds better!

Thank you for letting us know! Hmm...my car sounds like that...pitty I`m overseas:(

This could be considered a boob job only if you put in a bigger cam

. Do you work in the medical sector?

OmniCamaro · 06-01-2013, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 332

Thank you for letting us know! Hmm...my car sounds like that...pitty I`m overseas:(

This could be considered a boob job only if you put in a bigger cam

. Do you work in the medical sector?

You're welcome and I'm a jack of all trades, master of none. If I had the money to upgrade the engine I would do that in a heartbeat!

My car is a LADY so the BOOB JOB just sounds better than ripping her apart. Maybe a BOOB Lift?!

When I took my car in I gave the service advisor the TSB#, just wanted everyone to know that part.

OmniCamaro · 06-17-2013, 12:55 PM

Took her in this morning for the warranty work

It felt about the same as taking one of my kid's in to have surgery.

At any rate, wish me luck!

OmniCamaro · 06-19-2013, 06:47 PM

Called my SA today after 4pm to check on the status( I was also getting the drivers seat cover replaced). He said he'd call me tomorrow and let me know what's going on with it. I'm not positive they're replacing the lifters yet to be honest. I'll probably just make a trip to the dealership tomorrow to get a straight answer.

OmniCamaro · 06-20-2013, 04:10 PM

Day 4 at the dealership and they just pulled it inside. My SA stated on the phone that they're "still trying to figure out the tapping noise under the hood". He's been saying that for 3 days. I call every day at least once.

I believe my seat cover was done on Monday/Tuesday but I'm not positive. Still haven't been up there but I have "inside eyes" on my car. I'll probably visit them before closing today.

OmniCamaro · 06-24-2013, 01:43 PM

Update for me: After a week at the dealership they didn't do anything to my motor. The only thing I know they did was replace my driver seat cover. On Thursday evening I visited my SA and he said the service manager wanted to drive it Friday morning first thing to check it. Friday around lunch I called and my SA told me the manager wanted to drive it again after lunch. I told my SA that wasn't happening, to just get my car ready for me. I went up there about 30 minutes later and brought her home. My SA was nice and apologetic and the customer service lady is super nice as well, so it could have been worse I guess. I'm almost happy they didn't tear apart my motor at this point.

Lately it feels almost like the engine is missing on acceleration but no codes. I did tell them about it, maybe the A/C?! lol

332 · 06-25-2013, 07:34 AM

Thank you for keeping us posted! You might get used to the acceleration and also the AC is draining a little power from the engine so these are the reasons probably you feel it missing.

whemming · 06-25-2013, 08:48 AM

My car has been to the dealer for this, but they never heard the noise. So I gave up. This is why I have not tuned my car, I'm just waiting for the AFM lifters to fail.

Fogey · 07-15-2013, 11:07 PM

Afraid I have the dreaded lifter issue. The only engine mod I've made is an AirRaid cold intake install. Hope they doing use that as a reason to invalidate the warranty.

fastbroshi · 06-23-2016, 04:06 PM

So does a TSB cover cars that are out of warranty? I just noticed this sound on my car. 2010 SS, 57K miles.

Dmpsix · 06-23-2016, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by fastbroshi

So does a TSB cover cars that are out of warranty? I just noticed this sound on my car. 2010 SS, 57K miles.

I'd like to know this too!

hunter1660 · 06-23-2016, 06:58 PM

Chevrolet dodged every repair they could when it was covered by warranty. My guess is NO. But that's just a guess...Take a video of it because it's "random". That way,when they say we can't duplicate the issue...you can...That's how I got mine repaired...under warranty

Rock-It Man · 06-23-2016, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fastbroshi

So does a TSB cover cars that are out of warranty? I just noticed this sound on my car. 2010 SS, 57K miles.

A TSB is not a warranty. You will have to pay since your car is out of warranty.

Expect about $2,500.

05-30-2013, 06:21 PM	#71
OmniCamaro US Veteran Drives: 2011 Silver Ice Metallic 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 1,407	MODS: I figured I just keep posting in this thread for continuity of this issue but I will create my own if you think it's best. Just let me know if you'd like me to create my own. update: My service Manager says it's the lifters so my lady will be going under the knife sometime in the next week or so. I hate to do it but I hate the loud ticking worse... Could I consider this a boob job? That just sounds better! __________________ Dear Lord, give me the strength to carry on despite my Camaro addiction!** JRE iTSX tune, full cat-less Dynatech exhaust, CAI intake, Stillen Slotted/Drilled Rotors, RB braided brake lines, BMR lowering springs, (reserved for definite future MODS)

06-17-2013, 12:55 PM	#74
OmniCamaro US Veteran Drives: 2011 Silver Ice Metallic 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 1,407	Took her in this morning for the warranty work It felt about the same as taking one of my kid's in to have surgery. At any rate, wish me luck! __________________ *Dear Lord, give me the strength to carry on despite my Camaro addiction!* JRE iTSX tune, full cat-less Dynatech exhaust, CAI intake, Stillen Slotted/Drilled Rotors, RB braided brake lines, BMR lowering springs, (reserved for definite future MODS)

06-19-2013, 06:47 PM	#75
OmniCamaro US Veteran Drives: 2011 Silver Ice Metallic 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 1,407	Called my SA today after 4pm to check on the status( I was also getting the drivers seat cover replaced). He said he'd call me tomorrow and let me know what's going on with it. I'm not positive they're replacing the lifters yet to be honest. I'll probably just make a trip to the dealership tomorrow to get a straight answer. __________________ *Dear Lord, give me the strength to carry on despite my Camaro addiction!* JRE iTSX tune, full cat-less Dynatech exhaust, CAI intake, Stillen Slotted/Drilled Rotors, RB braided brake lines, BMR lowering springs, (reserved for definite future MODS)

06-20-2013, 04:10 PM	#76
OmniCamaro US Veteran Drives: 2011 Silver Ice Metallic 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 1,407	Day 4 at the dealership and they just pulled it inside. My SA stated on the phone that they're "still trying to figure out the tapping noise under the hood". He's been saying that for 3 days. I call every day at least once. I believe my seat cover was done on Monday/Tuesday but I'm not positive. Still haven't been up there but I have "inside eyes" on my car. I'll probably visit them before closing today. __________________ *Dear Lord, give me the strength to carry on despite my Camaro addiction!* JRE iTSX tune, full cat-less Dynatech exhaust, CAI intake, Stillen Slotted/Drilled Rotors, RB braided brake lines, BMR lowering springs, (reserved for definite future MODS)

06-24-2013, 01:43 PM	#77
OmniCamaro US Veteran Drives: 2011 Silver Ice Metallic 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 1,407	Update for me: After a week at the dealership they didn't do anything to my motor. The only thing I know they did was replace my driver seat cover. On Thursday evening I visited my SA and he said the service manager wanted to drive it Friday morning first thing to check it. Friday around lunch I called and my SA told me the manager wanted to drive it again after lunch. I told my SA that wasn't happening, to just get my car ready for me. I went up there about 30 minutes later and brought her home. My SA was nice and apologetic and the customer service lady is super nice as well, so it could have been worse I guess. I'm almost happy they didn't tear apart my motor at this point. Lately it feels almost like the engine is missing on acceleration but no codes. I did tell them about it, maybe the A/C?! lol __________________ *Dear Lord, give me the strength to carry on despite my Camaro addiction!* JRE iTSX tune, full cat-less Dynatech exhaust, CAI intake, Stillen Slotted/Drilled Rotors, RB braided brake lines, BMR lowering springs, (reserved for definite future MODS)

06-25-2013, 07:34 AM	#78
332 Drives: 2SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: middle of nowhere Posts: 136	Thank you for keeping us posted! You might get used to the acceleration and also the AC is draining a little power from the engine so these are the reasons probably you feel it missing.

06-25-2013, 08:48 AM	#79
whemming Drives: 2010 1SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 273 View My Garage	My car has been to the dealer for this, but they never heard the noise. So I gave up. This is why I have not tuned my car, I'm just waiting for the AFM lifters to fail. __________________

07-15-2013, 11:07 PM	#80
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,242	Taking mine in tomorrow Afraid I have the dreaded lifter issue. The only engine mod I've made is an AirRaid cold intake install. Hope they doing use that as a reason to invalidate the warranty. __________________ "...when the driver steps on the gas, I want him to s--t his pants." Enzo Ferrari

06-23-2016, 04:06 PM	#81
fastbroshi Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mesquite Posts: 100 View My Garage	So does a TSB cover cars that are out of warranty? I just noticed this sound on my car. 2010 SS, 57K miles.

06-23-2016, 06:58 PM	#83
hunter1660 Drives: 2011ss/rs camaro Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: florida Posts: 1,261	Chevrolet dodged every repair they could when it was covered by warranty. My guess is NO. But that's just a guess...Take a video of it because it's "random". That way,when they say we can't duplicate the issue...you can...That's how I got mine repaired...under warranty __________________ . OBX LTH,Rotofab,Magnuson Heartbeat.AEM wideband, HP Tuners

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