General Maintenance & Repairs Leaks | Squeaks | Clunks | Rattles | Grinds
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

yes..a tick post.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 28, 2009 | 07:07 PM
  #1  
71novaguy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 591
Likes: 1
Default yes..a tick post.

did a quick search, but didnt find anything, which surprised me. I hear a tick at the front of the engine. Cant tell if its accessory or internal engine, but it sounds more like internal engine. Didnt know if this was common or not?

Its most definatly front of the engine, and most noticable around 1200 rpm, but still audiable from idle to around 2500 where the exhaust makes too much noise. I cant imagine it being lifter tick, but I could be wrong. Maybe timing chain? I will say that when I changed the oil this weekend, the magnet on the plug was coated with very fine metal shavings. This is my first oil change with the car, but the plug had paint (blue and white) on the end, so I dont know if the previous owner swapped it out from something else.

anyways, any idea?
Reply
Old Sep 28, 2009 | 07:32 PM
  #2  
99RTA's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (-1)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 250
Likes: 1
Default

Every ls1 i ever heard ticks some.........the fine shavings are normal. I've seen them every time i've changed oil in my ls1 cars.
Reply
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 06:23 PM
  #3  
71novaguy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 591
Likes: 1
Default

this morning it was like 40 some degrees and it wasnt ticking then. theres some slop somewhere, but where?
Reply
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 06:36 PM
  #4  
99RTA's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (-1)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 250
Likes: 1
Default

You should hear my 02 with 41k miles....it ticks and clatters cold terrible then as it warms up just quiets down to a very light tap. If i get it really hot and run it hard it quiets down completely. LS1 engines seem to be noisier than other engines, hard to get used to but its the way they are.
Reply
Old Sep 30, 2009 | 06:59 PM
  #5  
71novaguy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Banned
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 591
Likes: 1
Default

ha. I'll take your word for it. I got 10k more miles, but I doubt there is that much extra wear in it.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:31 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE