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VX 5.7 6speed noise coming from passenger side valve covers

Discussion in 'VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)' started by sly087, Sep 25, 2012.

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    sly087

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    hey guys got a problem, i have a vx ss it has a ticking/tapping noise coming from the passenger side of engine goes away when warm there on start up regardless weather it is warm or not though but goes out of it about 30 seconds after starting, but when cold of a morning it will stay there until it is warm, very confused of what it is, can someone help please???
     
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    it has had bigger injectors, mafless tune etc has nos! Dyno tuned at 376 rwkw on nitros?
     
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    Lifter noise. Welcome to the world of LS base engines. ;)
     
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    So you reckon it is just lifters?
     
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    I would say lifters as well, Just because its a very common issue with these engines. Its a heads off job :(
     
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    oh ok ive been told you dont have to take heads off, just have to take valley cover and **** off??
     
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    Lifter are a heads off job.
     
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    ahh thats gay! thanks guys
     
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