Ticking from engine
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Ticking from engine
I seem to have developed a ticking sound that goes away after a while, 9,000 mi 2019
dealer wants to keep it over nite to start in morning cold.
I don't want them to open the engine, never runs right after it gets disturbed.
any one have this Wonderfull problem with a brand new car?
dealer wants to keep it over nite to start in morning cold.
I don't want them to open the engine, never runs right after it gets disturbed.
any one have this Wonderfull problem with a brand new car?
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I seem to have developed a ticking sound that goes away after a while, 9,000 mi 2019
dealer wants to keep it over nite to start in morning cold.
I don't want them to open the engine, never runs right after it gets disturbed.
any one have this Wonderfull problem with a brand new car?
dealer wants to keep it over nite to start in morning cold.
I don't want them to open the engine, never runs right after it gets disturbed.
any one have this Wonderfull problem with a brand new car?
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Yes, when started cold (even on a warm day) which lasts for about 2 minutes until the engine warms up.
Sound comes from the driver-side engine bank. A singular tap-tap-tap sound. After warm up, all is good.
Going to leave my car at the dealer overnight when I take it out of winter storage this spring.
Sound comes from the driver-side engine bank. A singular tap-tap-tap sound. After warm up, all is good.
Going to leave my car at the dealer overnight when I take it out of winter storage this spring.
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My car ticks at random times when i'm driving at lower speeds (20-40mph) and i stay at a constant speed in 2nd or sometimes 3rd gear. In my experience, these big engines produce fairly intense knock -- If it sounds like a heavy tick (vs a clock sound) then it might be worth looking into -- If it sounds more like the tick from a clock then you're probably OK.
Just my 2c -- I think the LT1 just tends to be noisy.
Just my 2c -- I think the LT1 just tends to be noisy.
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These are loud motors so unless it's obvious try not to worry to much. Put a supercharger on it and it'll drown it out.
If it is a tick the dealer will take care of it.
If it is a tick the dealer will take care of it.
Last edited by JUICED1; Jan 25, 2020 at 11:26 AM.