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- VE SSV REDLINE UTE 6.0L L77
Hi guys,
Just bought a 2010 VE SSV REDLINE UTE, L77 With 140000km. Has a folder of receipts including 355rwkw dyno sheets.
Sold to me as 'needs lifters replaced' and I got it for 11k. Im hoping that's a good price and that's all that's wrong with it. As I have just lost my house, 2 cars and almost everything I own in the bushfires.
It has a bigger cam, full exhaust system, coilovers, 20" rims ect. So anyway...
It makes a ticking sound constantly, moreso at revs over 3k. Doesn't seem to be louder when it's cold or on start up and it's not as loud as I'd expect lifters to be.
I can see the cam and lifters were done in December 2013.. and lifters replaced again in July 2016 with LS7 ones..
Just wondering if anyone can tell me which brand/type of lifters I should get to replace them.. from what I've read online most people suggest LS7 ones again..
What would cause lifters to go in them again for at least the 3rd time in 6 years?
One mechanic told me it could be the incorrect engine geometry which is the cause.. Does this mean the cam, lifters, rods ect don't suit each other 100% or not sized right and putting more pressure on the lifters or valvetrain?
My mechanic has suggested crow LS7 lifters, ARP bolts and a VRS KIT to fix the problem, but hasn't had much experience with these motors.
But I'm wondering if I should pull the heads off to inspect everything before I buy parts incase the cam lobes have been worn down or should I be checking anything else before I buy replacement lifters? Should I be replacing or upgrading anything else while it's open?
Any help or info would be greatly appreciated as I am stuck on what the best options are in proceeding.
Thanks
Just bought a 2010 VE SSV REDLINE UTE, L77 With 140000km. Has a folder of receipts including 355rwkw dyno sheets.
Sold to me as 'needs lifters replaced' and I got it for 11k. Im hoping that's a good price and that's all that's wrong with it. As I have just lost my house, 2 cars and almost everything I own in the bushfires.
It has a bigger cam, full exhaust system, coilovers, 20" rims ect. So anyway...
It makes a ticking sound constantly, moreso at revs over 3k. Doesn't seem to be louder when it's cold or on start up and it's not as loud as I'd expect lifters to be.
I can see the cam and lifters were done in December 2013.. and lifters replaced again in July 2016 with LS7 ones..
Just wondering if anyone can tell me which brand/type of lifters I should get to replace them.. from what I've read online most people suggest LS7 ones again..
What would cause lifters to go in them again for at least the 3rd time in 6 years?
One mechanic told me it could be the incorrect engine geometry which is the cause.. Does this mean the cam, lifters, rods ect don't suit each other 100% or not sized right and putting more pressure on the lifters or valvetrain?
My mechanic has suggested crow LS7 lifters, ARP bolts and a VRS KIT to fix the problem, but hasn't had much experience with these motors.
But I'm wondering if I should pull the heads off to inspect everything before I buy parts incase the cam lobes have been worn down or should I be checking anything else before I buy replacement lifters? Should I be replacing or upgrading anything else while it's open?
Any help or info would be greatly appreciated as I am stuck on what the best options are in proceeding.
Thanks