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Old 10-12-2007, 07:34 AM
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Hey guys i was wondering if a constant valve tick is normal for anybody else. 98 z28. I can almost always here them ticking. My mechanic said it was fairly normal with the new chevy engines including the ls1. does anyone else have a normal valve tick? is it normal? thanks
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Normal...usually called "sewing machine" noise. It can be minimized by a valve spring change to dual springs.




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