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ayceman · 12-07-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Revo1

I can't believe it wouldn't perform for the tech when we had it there...

I know what your saying thanks for the idea of a video I dont want to take my car in and have it not do it since it is inconsistant. Now I know how to proceed awesome before taking it in.

#9 · 12-08-2010, 04:33 AM

The video is a damn good idea!

Revo1 · 12-10-2010, 02:47 PM

The dealer just called to tell me that they tried the car this morning (left overnight so they could get a true cold start) and again, NOTHING!

Starts up just as healthy as an ox every f_cking time the tech is listening!!! Will try again when I pick the car up later today tho. They heard the video on my phone, acknowledged that the ticking is audibly present, but they have to hear it in person apparently...

shiftz33 · 12-10-2010, 03:19 PM

My L99 lifter tapping is "very random". That's why I'm leaving it alone for now until it becomes far more consistent to avoid the "I don't hear it" situation.

#9 · 12-10-2010, 06:01 PM

Got her back today. Runs smoother, even with the AFM kicking on and off. CAI and tune goes back in tomorrow and turn that dreadful AFM OFF! We'll see how it goes, it only took 3 WEEKS!

dan0077 · 12-10-2010, 06:08 PM

Go 2 a different dealer

ayceman · 12-10-2010, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revo1

The dealer just called to tell me that they tried the car this morning (left overnight so they could get a true cold start) and again, NOTHING!

Starts up just as healthy as an ox every f_cking time the tech is listening!!! Will try again when I pick the car up later today tho. They heard the video on my phone, acknowledged that the ticking is audibly present, but they have to hear it in person apparently...

Thats BS I would call the GM help line they have on the forum, the video is obvious proof, they should not be questioning the issue. The video is more documented than a tech acknowledging they heard it.

2010BumbleBee · 12-11-2010, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Revo1

Snagged a little video on my phone of the tap today. Can you guys make this out?

That's exactly how my car sounds always,same side too. When I brought it
in for service the service manager tried telling me that it was injector noise

#9 · 12-12-2010, 05:32 PM

Cranked her up this morning and you guessed it. Lifter tap, just like before. I'm crushed. I'm off tomorrow so if it does it again I'm taking her back to them. I'll probably take it back anyway, this is BS!

DangerZL1 · 12-13-2010, 12:52 PM

That sucks. Hopefully, the dealer will still be willing to work with you on this. Something else could be causing a similar noise. Does the noise go away after warm up?

Revo1 · 12-13-2010, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by #9

Got her back today. Runs smoother, even with the AFM kicking on and off. CAI and tune goes back in tomorrow and turn that dreadful AFM OFF! We'll see how it goes, it only took 3 WEEKS!

Did you have a custom tune before taking her in for the lifters??

#9 · 12-14-2010, 03:57 PM

The tapping lasted about 2 seconds. Since then it hasn't made a sound. This morning was 17 and she cranked up just fine. I cranked her up about every 2hrs at work till it was time to go home, not one tap. I put the stock tune in and the stock CAI on before taking her in. I am still smelling burnt coolant, all the fluids look good and there's no leaks.

#9 · 12-16-2010, 05:27 PM

Lifters still quiet. May have found coolant problem. PIP4735A. The fitting is loose and the hose wet. Put the car back to stock and will drop it off tomorrow. Hope it won't sit there for 3 weeks again.

DangerZL1 · 12-17-2010, 11:56 AM

Are you getting a rental car if your car is out of service for so long? I wouldn't bring it in unless they can guarantee that they will be able to get to it. I've always called ahead and asked the service advisor when the best time was to bring a car in so I could minimize downtime.

12-10-2010, 02:47 PM	#87
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	The dealer just called to tell me that they tried the car this morning (left overnight so they could get a true cold start) and again, NOTHING! Starts up just as healthy as an ox every f_cking time the tech is listening!!! Will try again when I pick the car up later today tho. They heard the video on my phone, acknowledged that the ticking is audibly present, but they have to hear it in person apparently... __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

12-10-2010, 03:19 PM	#88
shiftz33 Drives: 17 SS Sedan, 04 SSR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sacramento Posts: 333	My L99 lifter tapping is "very random". That's why I'm leaving it alone for now until it becomes far more consistent to avoid the "I don't hear it" situation. __________________ RetroCarGuy530 YouTube Channel

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12-08-2010, 04:33 AM	#86
#9 Drives: 2010 red 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seale AL Posts: 28	The video is a damn good idea!

12-10-2010, 06:01 PM	#89
#9 Drives: 2010 red 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seale AL Posts: 28	Got her back today. Runs smoother, even with the AFM kicking on and off. CAI and tune goes back in tomorrow and turn that dreadful AFM OFF! We'll see how it goes, it only took 3 WEEKS!

12-10-2010, 06:08 PM	#90
dan0077 Drives: 2010 Bee Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 45	Go 2 a different dealer

12-12-2010, 05:32 PM	#93
#9 Drives: 2010 red 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seale AL Posts: 28	Cranked her up this morning and you guessed it. Lifter tap, just like before. I'm crushed. I'm off tomorrow so if it does it again I'm taking her back to them. I'll probably take it back anyway, this is BS!

12-13-2010, 12:52 PM	#94
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	That sucks. Hopefully, the dealer will still be willing to work with you on this. Something else could be causing a similar noise. Does the noise go away after warm up?

12-14-2010, 03:57 PM	#96
#9 Drives: 2010 red 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seale AL Posts: 28	The tapping lasted about 2 seconds. Since then it hasn't made a sound. This morning was 17 and she cranked up just fine. I cranked her up about every 2hrs at work till it was time to go home, not one tap. I put the stock tune in and the stock CAI on before taking her in. I am still smelling burnt coolant, all the fluids look good and there's no leaks.

12-16-2010, 05:27 PM	#97
#9 Drives: 2010 red 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seale AL Posts: 28	Lifters still quiet. May have found coolant problem. PIP4735A. The fitting is loose and the hose wet. Put the car back to stock and will drop it off tomorrow. Hope it won't sit there for 3 weeks again.

12-17-2010, 11:56 AM	#98
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	Are you getting a rental car if your car is out of service for so long? I wouldn't bring it in unless they can guarantee that they will be able to get to it. I've always called ahead and asked the service advisor when the best time was to bring a car in so I could minimize downtime.