LS2 Engine Question
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LS2 Engine Question
Hey everyone! I bought the cars of my dream a few weeks ago proud owner of a c6 corvette! just joined the forum hoping to meet other corvette enthusiast and expand my knowledge 
Last night I came home after a short drive and noticed a small ticking when parked. I have searched some forms and found some people have said lifters or valve train but a lot of people are saying its normal because of the direct injection. I just never payed attention before and hearing it last night just has me slightly worried... so can someone post a video of what a healthy engine would sound like? or is it really common would love to hear some feed back also could get a video for you all to further analyze the ticking.... Thank you all in advance!
Last night I came home after a short drive and noticed a small ticking when parked. I have searched some forms and found some people have said lifters or valve train but a lot of people are saying its normal because of the direct injection. I just never payed attention before and hearing it last night just has me slightly worried... so can someone post a video of what a healthy engine would sound like? or is it really common would love to hear some feed back also could get a video for you all to further analyze the ticking.... Thank you all in advance!
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C6 does not have direct injection.
Ticking is usually lifters and is common. My 07 ticks more with dirty oil and quiets down with a oil and filter change.
Congrats on your vette. Now post some pics.....it Is required. Lol
Ticking is usually lifters and is common. My 07 ticks more with dirty oil and quiets down with a oil and filter change.
Congrats on your vette. Now post some pics.....it Is required. Lol
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Thanks for all the replies guys! so should I be taken the car to the dealership and getting the lifters looked at? dont want to do any damage by driving it with the noise it only happens when it idles its not loud or anything but I'm just a bit more attentive when it comes to the vette
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Thanks for all the replies guys! so should I be taken the car to the dealership and getting the lifters looked at? dont want to do any damage by driving it with the noise it only happens when it idles its not loud or anything but I'm just a bit more attentive when it comes to the vette
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Congratulations on the Vette. Like Wayback says, give her some clean oil, a new filter, and have a ball. If it makes you feel better (and I understand if it does) let the service dept. listen to it for the peace of mind.
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Thanks for the feedback everyone! Yah might just take it in and get it looked at so I can have that peace of mind driving it. But from what everyone here is saying seems like its pretty common so its somewhat of a relief. For those asking will post pictures soon!