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    There's a slight ticking I'm hearing from my engine, and I'm leaning toward lifter as the source of it. It's a very faint tick, but it drives me insane. Do you guys think it would be worth it to change the lifters myself, or should I pay someone to do it? I really don't want to break it down to the heads, looks like it would be a real PITA, how much would you guys think labor would cost to replace lifters/rocker arms? Thanks.
    94 Firebird 3.4 - RIP<br />97 Firebird 3.8 - In the works

  • #2
    Replacing the lifters is not a bad task at all. If thats what the problem is. I would suggest doing it yourself. there really not too bad.

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    • #3
      Yeah I guess I could just tear into it. Just be a pain to get to the lifters.
      94 Firebird 3.4 - RIP<br />97 Firebird 3.8 - In the works

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      • #4
        Does the tick increase with rpms.

        Are you sure its not the injectors or a exhaust leak?

        The injectors on our 3.8s are pretty loud I'd make sure its a lifter before you tear into anything.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Nachius:
          Does the tick increase with rpms.

          Are you sure its not the injectors or a exhaust leak?
          I second that.. Make sure it's not an exhaust tick before you take it apart....
          Patrick<br />Sick Sixx Member<br /><b>97 Mystic Teal Camaro</b><br />425RWHP @14PSI<br />Old setup:<br />330RWHP @7PSI 13.9 @ 106.6 <a href=\"http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/vbgarage.php?do=view&id=4\" target=\"_blank\">Mods</a>

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Nachius:
            Does the tick increase with rpms.

            Are you sure its not the injectors or a exhaust leak?

            The injectors on our 3.8s are pretty loud I'd make sure its a lifter before you tear into anything.
            Yeah it increases with RPMs, dont think it's an exhaust thing. I'll try to locate it a little more today.
            94 Firebird 3.4 - RIP<br />97 Firebird 3.8 - In the works

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            • #7
              Ive heard bad plug wires arc out and it kinda sounds like a tick. Maybe check those.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by pgriffith:
                Ive heard bad plug wires arc out and it kinda sounds like a tick. Maybe check those.
                Yes it does, and it also increases w/ the rpms.
                ---Niño---<br /><i>95\' silver 5 spd</i>

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                • #9
                  I will definately check that.. The tick isn't always there, only when it wants to be, which pushes me away from lifters even more... We'll see, I'll let you guys know. Thanks everyone.
                  94 Firebird 3.4 - RIP<br />97 Firebird 3.8 - In the works

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                  • #10
                    It was a semi-unconnected wire. Put it on, and it's good to go now! Thanks guys, saved me a lot of money + Time! [img]graemlins/banana.gif[/img]
                    94 Firebird 3.4 - RIP<br />97 Firebird 3.8 - In the works

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                    • #11
                      my friends 300zx had a pretty bad ticking ... they took it to the shop and it was running on 5 cylanders... :\ he had a new engine imported from japan... cost him like 11k :rolleyes: i still can beat it :D
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