HELP Tick Sound On LS1

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May 13, 2013 | 09:23 AM

1Bad_Hawk

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HELP Tick Sound On LS1

Ok guys i am no mechanic but i have a loud ticking noise coming from my what seems like the is the passenger side of the engine bay. I did just install a Cam an i called the guy installed the Cam an he said it was probably the lifters gone bad? So any help or suggestions would be very helpful I have a video on my phone but cant upload it from my phone. I can email to someone if they can help put it up THANKS!!!

May 13, 2013 | 09:50 AM

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Are you still running the stock lifters? Happened to me and it was a collapsed lifter and ended up ruining my camshaft as well.

Shop had to take off the hears and replaced the cam and installed LS7 lifters...

May 13, 2013 | 09:55 AM

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pull the valve cover and see if you broke a spring.

May 13, 2013 | 10:08 AM

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Gtoslo88- Yes stock lifters didn't replace them.
Raven02TA- Ya I will look into it but I have been babying the car can't see that happening but maybe so! I will see about taking the valve covers off

May 13, 2013 | 10:15 AM

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Gtoslo88- Yes stock lifters didn't replace them.
Raven02TA- Ya I will look into it but I have been babying the car can't see that happening but maybe so! I will see about taking the valve covers off

trust me, youd be surprised how many have broken a spring with only a few miles and being babied.... im a victim of it myself.