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Aug 6, 2008 | 12:01 PM

Krayzie

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Engine Tick

I have a 93 Z28 with 107K miles on it, it recently developed a tick. I took it to a mechanic and he said its probably the lifters. I wanted to get an opinion from people here. Also, if it is the lifters how dificult are they to change on my own? Thanks!!

Aug 6, 2008 | 12:08 PM

Pretyflywiteguy

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I though my lifters were ticking till I noticed I barely have an exhaust manifold gasket on the driver's side and one of the bolts holding it on broke off

Aug 6, 2008 | 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Pretyflywiteguy

I though my lifters were ticking till I noticed I barely have an exhaust manifold gasket on the driver's side and one of the bolts holding it on broke off

I was going to say the same thing. Check for an exhaust leak first. Try using a stethoscope to rule out the lifters & rockers.

Aug 6, 2008 | 12:44 PM

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I get a small tick before it warms up, I think it's the exhaust manifold. It goes away when it warms up so I'm guessing that's when everything expands and seals. Maybe I'm wrong but I hope not.