Normal ticking???!!

[Axm1096]

Is this ticking normal it only does it when the engine is up to temp it does not do it on cold start is this normal

 

[wsteele]

Is this ticking normal it only does it when the engine is up to temp it does not do it on cold start is this normal

I am not hearing the ticking at all...

Sometimes, what you think might be something like light lifter ticking is actually the injectors firing normally. Another sound of "ticking like sound" can be an exhaust leak at the manifold.

 

[OR VietVet]

Post a video of the noise when you can. You may also have an exhaust leak at the manifold(s). But like @wsteele said, the noise may just be injectors. First you have heard the noise? Right after an oil change? Other work done?

 

[TollKeeper]

It could also be the infamous piston slap the LS engines are well known for..

 

[Axm1096]

Ive tried to add a video and keeps telling me the extension is not available idk what that means dose anyone know how i can post a video thank you

 

[wsteele]

Ive tried to add a video and keeps telling me the extension is not available idk what that means dose anyone know how i can post a video thank you

The only way it has worked for me is to post the clip to YouTube then insert a link here.

 

[Axm1096]

 

[Axm1096]

 

[Axm1096]

Ot only ticks when it warms up not on cold starts thank you guys for any advice

 

[OR VietVet]

IMO, that does sound like a lifter tick noise. But I have also seen here and heard here about driving 1000's of miles with no problems.

The first video can hear it clearer.

 

[Axm1096]

IMO, that does sound like a lifter tick noise. But I have also seen here and heard here about driving 1000's of miles with no problems.

Is it odd that it only does it when the engine is up to temp is there any oil additive that would quite it down a bit

 

[OR VietVet]

I have never been a fan of oil additives. What oil and filter do you use now?

 

[Axm1096]

I have never been a fan of oil additives. What oil and filter do you use now?

Its on 5w 30 mobile 1 synthetic with a fram filter

 

[OR VietVet]

I am ok with the oil but have never been ok with Fram. IMO use AC Delco or Wix Premium. Several members have said they use Fram with no problems and that is their choice but I just have my preferences. Again, flex fuel or gas?

 

[Axm1096]

I am ok with the oil but have never been ok with Fram. IMO use AC Delco or Wix Premium. Several members have said they use Fram with no problems and that is their choice but I just have my preferences. Again, flex fuel or gas?

Its on premium gas its due for a oil change ill have to go with ac delco on the filter

 

[Axm1096]

Would a 10w 30 be best or should i stick with the 5w 30

 

[Axm1096]

I am ok with the oil but have never been ok with Fram. IMO use AC Delco or Wix Premium. Several members have said they use Fram with no problems and that is their choice but I just have my preferences. Again, flex fuel or gas?

So i believe i found what is the broken exhaust bolts that might be related to the ticking im talking about I've read that this might be the cause

 

[TollKeeper]

That will do it.. but usually its on cold starts, and then as the metal expands from heat, the ticking noise goes away..

 

[wsteele]

So i believe i found what is the broken exhaust bolts that might be related to the ticking im talking about I've read that this might be the cause

It is a very common issue, I agree you likely have found the source of the ticking noise.

 

[Axm1096]

It is a very common issue, I agree you likely have found the source of the ticking noise.

Is there any easy way of fixing this issue instead of trying to drill out the bolts