Hi my name is Nathan I am from southern Michigan and am the owner of a 2002 z28 and 1971 Dodge Demon....The Camaro has long tube headers, TCI 3k stall, and slp intake

As of now the car is experiencing what sounds like a pretty definitive lifter tick which from research I guess is pretty common on the LS1....if anyone can provide me with a link for a detailed write up on fixing this and testing this on these cars I would appreciate it as i cannot seem to find one with my searches...well i guess that is all i have to say for now

 

I thought I had a lifter tick once,it was actually a broken rocker arm.That could be the case.Piston slap is a more common sound when warming up the car but a lifter tick is a problem not a common occurrence.I could be wrong,either way good luck.

 

thanks...yeah i am trying to find a manual to take cover off check valvetrain, valve lash specs, torque specs, and etc... I have searched on here with no luck must be using wrong search query words

 

Welcome to the boards! Im from Michigan also! Nice cars you got there

 

thanks demarco some nice rides you got there yourself...btw can you point me in the right direction on how to access and test my valve train for loose rocker, bent pushrod or sticky lifter etc....

i know its not an exhaust leak nor piston slap its a tick from valve train and i need write up on what tools i need and what to remove to get valve cover off and etc....

 

You should'nt need anything but common hand tools to remove the valve covers and coils. To check the lifters, on one cylinder at a time, I would turn the crank untill the lifters was on the base circle of the cam (valves closed) and simply push down on the rocker arm at the push rod end. A lot of times when a lift collapses you can easily move the plunger up and down with your hands. The stock LS1 valve train setup is non adjustable so there's no valve lash needed, but the preload is reported to be anywhere between .080 to .130.

 

Haynes repair manual should be your best friend in most cases

 

Welcome to Ls1tech. Im from Michigan to. You have two real nice cars.