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DangerZL1 · 11-30-2010, 10:51 AM

I'd say it is more of an annoyance than anything that would affect reliability.

CC Performance · 11-30-2010, 12:01 PM

you could always do the conversion

#9 · 11-30-2010, 02:47 PM

Confirmed, lifters will be replaced!

bad55nomad · 12-01-2010, 10:36 AM

Little update : Havent heard from dealer since dropping car off this past Saturday . Gave them a call today and they are in the middle of updating the lifters . On a side note seems Vectormotorsports tune is not detectable if you return to stock before you go in

RedJewel2SS · 12-01-2010, 10:50 AM

you guys are brave letting the dealership crack open your engine to replace silly lifters.

i would prefer spending the money to have an engine shop that does this kind of stuff on a daily basis do the work.

and i don't know if what the dealership is doing will even stop the tapping. their not putting different lifters in, just the same part number that was in there to start.

good luck! i hope it works, let us know!

RedJewel2SS · 12-01-2010, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DangerouSS

I'd say it is more of an annoyance than anything that would affect reliability.

if it does affect reliablility, i'm glad there's a 100,000 mile warranty!

bad55nomad · 12-01-2010, 11:02 AM

Yes. These are the same lifter but I was under the Impression that they were from a differant manufacture . I have been reading that the reason the lifters are ticking is because its a manufacture defect . Would'nt taking your car to a engine shop instead of a dealer void your 100,000 warranty ? There have been a few on here that have had theirs replaced and have reported good results .

St33lsinger · 12-01-2010, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bad55nomad

...Would'nt taking your car to a engine shop instead of a dealer void your 100,000 warranty ?

Whats the use of having a warrenty if your going to have someone other than GM working on the car when it is still "under warrenty"?

bad55nomad · 12-01-2010, 12:39 PM

Thats what I meant . He said its silly to have the dealer open the engine over silly lifters .

#9 · 12-01-2010, 02:48 PM

I haven't read any complaints about the new lifters. If I had the money I'd just yank the L99 out and drop in an LS7. If you're going to bust the warranty might as well go big time!

Revo1 · 12-01-2010, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedJewel2SS

you guys are brave letting the dealership crack open your engine to replace silly lifters.

i would prefer spending the money to have an engine shop that does this kind of stuff on a daily basis do the work.

and i don't know if what the dealership is doing will even stop the tapping. their not putting different lifters in, just the same part number that was in there to start.

good luck! i hope it works, let us know!

.......

If you heard this, you would know something is wrong. It shouldn't sound like this at 100k, let alone 2k. Clearly shoddy parts, and that kind of craftsmanship won't hold up long. I'm just glad GM caught it and is willing to fix. Everything else seems to be so well made, it would suck to have the lifters fall apart as soon as they're no longer covered by warranty.

As far as dealer work is concerned, I'm pretty sure GM would do their best to employ qualified mechanics to do this kind of work. And this way, if something does go wrong, GM is accountable and my warranty is still good.

Let me know if you get any affordable quotes on this silly procedure from an outside (and qualified) mechanic....

thjr59 · 12-02-2010, 03:20 PM

Had the car at the dealer for 3 days and they didn't hear any noises. I even went there in the mornings to have them start it in front of me. I know as soon as I get it home it will tick like crazy though. I guess I'll have to live with it.

2010BumbleBee · 12-02-2010, 04:19 PM

I gave up on my dealer, told him to F-off and that he will by no means ever see me
again for warranty,service or to buy another vehicle.
He's also losing the sale on my friends 11 syn convertible.

I've made up my mind and I'm pretty sure BB will be getting a stage 2 setup this spring.

Revo1 · 12-02-2010, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thjr59

Had the car at the dealer for 3 days and they didn't hear any noises. I even went there in the mornings to have them start it in front of me. I know as soon as I get it home it will tick like crazy though. I guess I'll have to live with it.

Aaagh, that sux dude. :/ Hope I'm not in for the same issue....

12-01-2010, 10:50 AM	#61
RedJewel2SS 12.23s@113mph Drives: 2SS/RS, A6, just a few bolt ons Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,197	you guys are brave letting the dealership crack open your engine to replace silly lifters. i would prefer spending the money to have an engine shop that does this kind of stuff on a daily basis do the work. and i don't know if what the dealership is doing will even stop the tapping. their not putting different lifters in, just the same part number that was in there to start. good luck! i hope it works, let us know! __________________ RIP Cammie 7/15/2009 - 4/1/2011

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11-30-2010, 10:51 AM	#57
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	I'd say it is more of an annoyance than anything that would affect reliability.

11-30-2010, 12:01 PM	#58
CC Performance Account Suspended Drives: 99 Camaro SS, 79 z28, 70 GTX Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST Helens, OR Posts: 1,759	you could always do the conversion

11-30-2010, 02:47 PM	#59
#9 Drives: 2010 red 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seale AL Posts: 28	Confirmed, lifters will be replaced!

12-01-2010, 10:36 AM	#60
bad55nomad Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS A6 Inferno Orange Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 51	Little update : Havent heard from dealer since dropping car off this past Saturday . Gave them a call today and they are in the middle of updating the lifters . On a side note seems Vectormotorsports tune is not detectable if you return to stock before you go in

12-01-2010, 11:02 AM	#63
bad55nomad Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS A6 Inferno Orange Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 51	Yes. These are the same lifter but I was under the Impression that they were from a differant manufacture . I have been reading that the reason the lifters are ticking is because its a manufacture defect . Would'nt taking your car to a engine shop instead of a dealer void your 100,000 warranty ? There have been a few on here that have had theirs replaced and have reported good results .

12-01-2010, 12:39 PM	#65
bad55nomad Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS A6 Inferno Orange Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 51	Thats what I meant . He said its silly to have the dealer open the engine over silly lifters .

12-01-2010, 02:48 PM	#66
#9 Drives: 2010 red 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seale AL Posts: 28	I haven't read any complaints about the new lifters. If I had the money I'd just yank the L99 out and drop in an LS7. If you're going to bust the warranty might as well go big time!

12-02-2010, 03:20 PM	#68
thjr59 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS IOM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 83	Had the car at the dealer for 3 days and they didn't hear any noises. I even went there in the mornings to have them start it in front of me. I know as soon as I get it home it will tick like crazy though. I guess I'll have to live with it.

12-02-2010, 04:19 PM	#69
2010BumbleBee Drives: 2010 2SS RS A6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Boston,Ma. Posts: 167 View My Garage	I gave up on my dealer, told him to F-off and that he will by no means ever see me again for warranty,service or to buy another vehicle. He's also losing the sale on my friends 11 syn convertible. I've made up my mind and I'm pretty sure BB will be getting a stage 2 setup this spring.