Problem after cam installation!
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Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: South Texas
I can hear my valve train. It's a lot noisier than before I put the cam in. However, that's NOT the sound I'm complaining about.
This sound is very loud. It's a tapping sound that can be heard above all other sounds. Even above the radio. It's very evident. It comes for a while and then it goes away. Everyone says it's a lifter bleeding out so I figure I should replace them all with comp lifters.
Do you think that will solve the problem?
This sound is very loud. It's a tapping sound that can be heard above all other sounds. Even above the radio. It's very evident. It comes for a while and then it goes away. Everyone says it's a lifter bleeding out so I figure I should replace them all with comp lifters.
Do you think that will solve the problem?
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Joined: Mar 2010
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From: DFW TX
I would take it back to the shop that did your cam and ask them to take a look at it. I am sure they would warranty their work to a degree. I wouldn't just start throwing parts and labor at it until you can find the source of the issue. It will cost you a lot of money and heartburn.
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Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: South Texas
IT'S A MIRACLE! Great news--I changed the oil and put Lucas Oil Treatment and Lucas gas treatment in my car and the tapping went away! The car sounds great. Thanks, guys, for all your help.
