Dadic 78

I'm a handy guy, but not an engine builder by any means... Here's the question:

When idling, my 94 LT1 (130,000 Miles) has a "tick" to it. Sounds like a valvetrain issue on the passenger side. Just want to ask where I should start looking? and if/what are the usual suspects (if any) with these motors.

FYI, the motor idles fine, runs fine, absolutely no problems with the motor, just has this 'ticking' sound to it at idle.

Thanks

ls2pontiac

iTrader: (1)

Mine ticks like a ****. I wouldnt worry about it.

uselessracing

iTrader: (2)

Im sure thats the exact answer he was lookin for. lol

1eyedmaro

iTrader: (11)

check for rocker arm to pushrod slack and readjust your rockers afterward. If it is a light tick it should be in your valvetrain. A heaver knock would be in your lower end. could be a shot lifter but not likely.

killagt

iTrader: (3)

What oil and weigh do you use ? and what oil filter do u use ?

SoxXpupPeT

iTrader: (34)

you could also have an exahust leak. thats the problem with my freshly built engine. its leaking out of the top of the passenger side header

hitmanws6

iTrader: (20)

my old engine did that, went away after a tune up. but check for an exhaust leak as well

collier341

iTrader: (5)

mine ticks too, but it's the coil and spark plug wires arcing

killagt

iTrader: (3)

Im coming from mustang world ( still own the mustang ), if I heard a tick and if not exhault leak, it spark plug about to blow out.

1994Z28Lt1

iTrader: (1)

This is true i just fixed a rather annoying tic i had with my car at idle, #1 plug was out a couple threads

Dadic 78

I put headers on last year, so I'll check their bolts, make sure they're tight...

As far as the oil I use... It's Castrol Syntec 5-30. Got a Castrol Filter in there too.

I'll let you guys know how it goes after I tighten up the header bolts. If it's still ticking, I'll pop off a valvecover, and see if I can find anything.