jlashley2001ss

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just put on restrictor plates at the AIR pipe hook up. hopefully this will get rid of the ticking noise thats been occuring since my header install. any comments on this is greatly appreciated.

Lithium

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I am having the same problem right now, when I put me hand by the fittings I can feel it leaking. Let us know if it works out for you.

jlashley2001ss

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well i just drove to the gym and its still ticking some. My Service Engine Soon light just come on. WTF is up with this. i didnt replace the check valves so i dont know if this has anything to do with still ticking and SES light.

akZ28

did you remove the air pump?

jlashley2001ss

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no AIR system is still in tact!!!

jlashley2001ss

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wtf guys!! help me with this

co.6z28

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remove your air system and clear the codes

rotwiler

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I had the ticking after the LT's and made some restrictor plates. Bought 4 gaskets from GM and not a problem except I broke the bolt off the LT's and had to drill it out, but all is fine now and 0 ticking. Hard to tell whats up until you find out what code is being set off.

jlashley2001ss

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so u think i should just get my obd II scanned and see what the code is? u think not changing out the check valves may still cause the tick and cause the code??

Lithium

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yeah if the SES light is on then you need to get it scanned. Then just post on here what it is, then go from there.

SteveDoten@ARH

the ticking noise could be from bad check valves in the AIR sys, i had one go bad on my 98 c5, just pull the hose on the aft of the ck valve and if you hear exhaust then the valve is bad

slpss9723

i had horrible ticking on mine just and i just had my headers installed in June.....i ordered the AIR block off plates from Speed Inc. and 4 new gaskets, got two new check valves at my local dealer......drilled a 3/16" hole in the middle of the block off plates and sandwiched them between two gaskets, installed the new check valves and now have zero ticking and no SES lights......just did this mod this weekend and i'm really pleased because i didn't want to remove the air system......

Strahley

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Did you put a gasket under them? If not that's probably why. I used RV gasket maker stuff in a tube, works like a charm, absolutley no ticking

777

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Why would you not want to remove the air system?

jlashley2001ss

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yeah i did everything right. block off plates with 3/16" hole drilled sandwiched between 2 gaskets. im thinkin my check valves are bad.

I just had it scanned and it was a P0135 code.

slpss9723

because i'm not a drag racer so i'm not worried about weight and i'm trying to keep all the emissions stuff functional.....don't want to get another tune to delete the AIR codes, and most of all i just bought QTP headers with the AIR fittings and i don't like the look of the fittings blocked off.....if ever i decide to remove the AIR system i will just sell the headers i have now and get "race style"

jlashley2001ss

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would putting these restrictor plates cause the P0135 code?? if i reset the PCM would it clear the code and stay off?

slpss9723

dunno i drove 40 miles home from my folks house where i did the work and have driven around all this week and ran the car pretty hard a couple of times and no codes so i think you're good to go doing this, but only time will fully tell i guess......

SiRgReg23

the codes for the air wont affect the way the car runs

jlashley2001ss

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how the heck do you get these check valves off. My dad and i have tried getting these stubborn bitches off. I know you have to use two wrenches, but who the heck puts these on from the factory Lou Ferringno WTF?? any of u guys give me some tips is greatly appreciated!!