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Hello guys,
Thought i would contribute my experiences to this lifter thread.
I have a s2 ve L77 (afm gear but disabled), can see in my sig i think.
Engine started making a tapping noise, took it to my mechanic who pulled rocker covers and said the lifters and such all looked fine, he wasn't sure what it was.
I spoke to C&A Auto fashion here in melbourne and they said sounds like a stuffed lifter bearing.
The next day on the way home taking off at the lights under light load (2500rpm about 60kms p/h) there was a bang and a rattle and the check engine light came on.
As it was midnight with 2 sleeping kids in the back i continued the 10mins limping slowly home.
Didn't turn it on again, had it towed to C&A a few days later, they have it now and i'm waiting feedback.. they estimate between 4k and 7k.
My recommendation is if you notice a tapping sound coming from the engine that speeds up and slows down with the RPM. Bite the bullet and pay the 4k to fix it early, or as soon as the check engine light comes on and the engine shakes, don't be a idiot like me, pull over and call a tow truck
Will keep this updated.
Regards,
Stuart.
Thought i would contribute my experiences to this lifter thread.
I have a s2 ve L77 (afm gear but disabled), can see in my sig i think.
Engine started making a tapping noise, took it to my mechanic who pulled rocker covers and said the lifters and such all looked fine, he wasn't sure what it was.
I spoke to C&A Auto fashion here in melbourne and they said sounds like a stuffed lifter bearing.
The next day on the way home taking off at the lights under light load (2500rpm about 60kms p/h) there was a bang and a rattle and the check engine light came on.
As it was midnight with 2 sleeping kids in the back i continued the 10mins limping slowly home.
Didn't turn it on again, had it towed to C&A a few days later, they have it now and i'm waiting feedback.. they estimate between 4k and 7k.
My recommendation is if you notice a tapping sound coming from the engine that speeds up and slows down with the RPM. Bite the bullet and pay the 4k to fix it early, or as soon as the check engine light comes on and the engine shakes, don't be a idiot like me, pull over and call a tow truck
Will keep this updated.
Regards,
Stuart.
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Small update.
Engine is apart at C&A Auto fashion.
Quote was $4,400 to do their full DOD delete kit + new slightly more aggressive cam.
Now its apart they say the cam bearings need doing and there is lots of carbon on the pistons. Extra $1,100 to fix.
Have also said all done and dusted for $5,500 provides no warranty the bottom end still doesn't need a rebuild.
Quoted me about 11k to fit a new LS3. Wreckers want about the same.
Confused
Regards,
Stuart.
Engine is apart at C&A Auto fashion.
Quote was $4,400 to do their full DOD delete kit + new slightly more aggressive cam.
Now its apart they say the cam bearings need doing and there is lots of carbon on the pistons. Extra $1,100 to fix.
Have also said all done and dusted for $5,500 provides no warranty the bottom end still doesn't need a rebuild.
Quoted me about 11k to fit a new LS3. Wreckers want about the same.
Confused
Regards,
Stuart.
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Update..
Decided to go with a complete top end rebuild including the extra bits.. timing chain, oil pump etc.
They have agreed to do it all for just under $5k.
Think I'm done with holden... will sell her when fixed.
I'll still lurk the forums though
Regards,
Stuart.
Decided to go with a complete top end rebuild including the extra bits.. timing chain, oil pump etc.
They have agreed to do it all for just under $5k.
Think I'm done with holden... will sell her when fixed.
I'll still lurk the forums though
Regards,
Stuart.
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Just over 100,000kms.
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If you have done the DOD delete kit it should be fine. Those DOD lifter have a bad habit of failing, stock style lifter should be fine.
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Update..
Decided to go with a complete top end rebuild including the extra bits.. timing chain, oil pump etc.
They have agreed to do it all for just under $5k.
Think I'm done with holden... will sell her when fixed.
I'll still lurk the forums though
Regards,
Stuart.
When you turn that key for the first time, you'll fall in love all over again. May I ask what your oil change frequency was for the 100000km's?
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You might be right. I feel like I'm the only one with car troubles in my extended family. They are all into the Jap cars, my issues with them is i hardly fit in (6'7) and they sound ****.
Oil and filter change just every 10k. Cousin is a mechanic so he does services for me.
Regards,
Stuart.
