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I am looking at a WM Caprice, drives ok (a bit loud for me with an X-Force exhaust). It drives ok but the engine is very noisy, ticks like crazy. I have done a search and yes I suspect it's lifters etc. It has stainless steel extractors and is also on gas (dual fuel injected gas).
I have never owned a V8 before so I am just getting my head around these LS engines.
It is my understanding that the lifter replacement is around 2K but if the cam is damaged and bits are loose etc. it's a new engine, probably around 6K, either way it should really not be driven until repaired, it has covered 200K.
The oil level is fine and the oil is clean, have to go back to check service history tomorrow now that I am thinking more seriously about it. This seems to be a common problem. I am curious as to whether or not it is unreasonable to offer a fair bit less to cover the engine repairs. It is pretty cheap (under 11K) and that's probably why
I have never owned a V8 before so I am just getting my head around these LS engines.
It is my understanding that the lifter replacement is around 2K but if the cam is damaged and bits are loose etc. it's a new engine, probably around 6K, either way it should really not be driven until repaired, it has covered 200K.
The oil level is fine and the oil is clean, have to go back to check service history tomorrow now that I am thinking more seriously about it. This seems to be a common problem. I am curious as to whether or not it is unreasonable to offer a fair bit less to cover the engine repairs. It is pretty cheap (under 11K) and that's probably why