AFM L76 lifter rattle when cold WTF?

[bladerunner]

You must of had either five very bad ones or there been harshly treated! I never said these engines were totally quiet. If you need a quiet eight I recommend a three star.

Cheers
MC

no they werent harshly treated,im refering to the lifter issue. i dont need a quiet 8,never said i did, as i dont give a f##k about the noise anymore. ive fixed the rattle with aftermarket in the past but only because ive cammed that engine etc..ive been down the this oil,that oil path like these guys and i just accept it now.i wasnt meaning to be a smartarse by the way

 

[Mavericks Choice]

no they werent harshly treated,im refering to the lifter issue. i dont need a quiet 8,never said i did, as i dont give a f##k about the noise anymore. ive fixed the rattle with aftermarket in the past but only because ive cammed that engine etc..ive been down the this oil,that oil path like these guys and i just accept it now.i wasnt meaning to be a smartarse by the way

No worries, many have xp excessive valve train noise with cams in the Ls's. I'm hoping to get our L76 through warranty without too much trouble & then hopefully do some mods.

Cheers
MC

 

[HEXEM]

no they werent harshly treated,im refering to the lifter issue. i dont need a quiet 8,never said i did, as i dont give a f##k about the noise anymore. ive fixed the rattle with aftermarket in the past but only because ive cammed that engine etc..ive been down the this oil,that oil path like these guys and i just accept it now.i wasnt meaning to be a smartarse by the way

So the cold startup knocking sound in the videos OldDog and myself have posted, you have fixed with aftermarket cam kit? (lifters, pushrods,valve spring etc etc.)?

 

[bluessv]

OldDog, what's the latest from the Dealership??

 

[OldDog]

No word mate, tried to contact them yesterday about it but just went through to the voicemail. I assume that they have run the engine and heard the noise, so the silence speaks volumes at this point, they'll be working on a solution i reckon. I'll give em a buzz this arvo and see how things are progressing.

 

[HEXEM]

No word mate, I'll give em a buzz this arvo and see how things are progressing.

Bill, any updates yet or are they still scratching their heads?

Cheers
Phil

 

[OldDog]

G'day Phil, No word on what the fault is yet, although i gotta say i'm happy with Holdens service, they ring me most days to say they are looking into it and that they'll update me as soon as they know something and that they've extended the car rental etc etc. Last i heard they were gonna talk to GM in the US about it. Pretty happy with the support from Holden actually, now if they could just fix the engine

 

[bluessv]

That's encouraging OldDog!! At least they're applying themselves to the job. I think it's great they're talking to GM in the States cause that's where the revised lifter was developed. I vexed a heap of threads on a heap of forums and every since guy that has had their Pontiac G8 fixed with the revised lifters (from about November 2010 inward) have said it instantly fixed their lifter tick and they haven't had the tick return. I'd be pushing up real hard with the Dealership to be fitting these new lifters. Fingers crossed and keep us posted!!

 

[bluessv]

Don't ya just hate how the iPhone changes words when you try typing on it with fat fingers like mine and you don't realise until it's posted and it looks like you're posting while pissed!!

 

[OldDog]

Blue i feel your pain re: fat fingers.

Got some great news though, Holden are replacing the motor with a brand spanking newy! Unfortunately they can't fit up another
L76 so they are fitting a new series 2 engine! What are they an L77?