DarkChild

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Insanely loud ticking - YouTube

Could it be the lifters? I just bought some so I sure hope that's the problem.

Chevrolet Cust Svc

Good morning,
Did you have any luck with the lifters? I hope so! Looking forward to an update!
Sarah
GM Customer Service

Superbalt06

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You can try some seafoam in the oil for a couple hundred miles then change the oil with something thicker. I always use 20w50 or 15w40. Not as good on gas but better for engines. The seafoam might clean them up though. I did this when I had lifter tick in the Dsm and it went away.

BoostedBeaner

Def doesn't sound good. I'm not so mechanically inclined but hope you get it fixed soon

user 72239

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Sounds like a lifter to me. Does it go away when it warms up?

DarkChild

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I have tried seafoam and I have also but that additive that GM sells for this problem. When it warms up it does quiet down but I can still kind of hear it. I am currently putting the car back to stock so that I can sell it. I don't want to sell it sounding like a time bomb. Haha.

riceburner

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how much for tvs

OttawaMark

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My new to me ported head with brand new lifters is doing the same, just a bit quieter. I'm pretty sure it is cylinder 3 intake side judging by my ears. Quiets down after warmup, but most noticeable at lower speeds no matter how warm, can really hear it when idling through parking lots.

SaberD

if only these cars came with an oil pressure gauge. your oil pump may be on its way out starving the lifters. any codes? ever see the oil pressure light? you may be able to rent an oil pressure gauge. also try draining some of the oil and see if there is any metal.

DarkChild

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Sorry, I have already sold the TVS and there is no metal in the oil. As soon as I get the new lifters I will let you know if that will fix it. It did that to me after parking the car for the winter, so, I'm assuming I dried the lifter up. I always started the car though.

MP Cobalt

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my car is making the same noise. After i parked if for winter as well

Axelthered05

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Chevrolet Cust Svc

I know we're waiting to hear back on whether the lifters helped DarkChild or not; if you decide to work with a dealership to get this looked into or would like for me to look into your vehicle's information to see if there are any open recalls/get you more information about warranty parameters, please send me the last 8 of your VIN in a private message.
All the best,
Sarah
GM Customer Service

MP Cobalt

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my warranty was gone a long time ago, and i'm far from stock they would be like nope

CudaJoe

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Thats the high pressure fuel pump its totally normal.





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Chevycobaltss3

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