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  1. tadv

    Ticking Nightmare on 2001 Tahoe 5.3

    So for the past few weeks me and my dad have been trying to fix a tick that just started on my 2001 Tahoe LT 5.3L. Through all manner of twists and turns we finally managed to replace the lifters and get everything back together and running again, but the tick persists!!! After hearing from a...
  2. H

    1000 miles from home dead 2022 Denali

    So, took first vacation in 5 years with the Family, 1000 miles from home and my 2022 Yukon Denali 6.2 with 27000 on it starts ticking the day after I arrive at my destination. Called local GMC Cadillac dealer, service guys says it sounds like the lifter issue due to afm , they got me in right...
  3. iboughtatahoe23

    Best way to find an exhaust leak? Car smells like

    I smell gas in my car for a few minutes, usually only when first starting it up. I know my manifold stud is broken but isn’t leaking, or not to me anyways. I have gotten under the car and listened to where the tick is and can’t seem to find a leak anywhere. I don’t feel hot air or see any black...
  4. iboughtatahoe23

    Exhaust manifold tick? Can’t figure out where the ticking is coming from

    I have a 2014 Tahoe with 5.3 and I was told I have a broken off stud on the drivers side rear. I don’t feel any leaking or hear any noise from the broken stud area. I don’t hear any noise from that area or the top of the engine at all for a matter of fact. I used old small wooden stick from a...
  5. newtahoeguy87

    1999 Tahoe/Lifter or Exhaust Manifold?

    Hey guys my recently purchased 99 5.7 Vortec Tahoe has developed a tick on cold starts. I’m hoping someone knows a way I can find out if this is a lifter issue or maybe a exhaust manifold leak. (Or ruling one or both out) The ticking begins at cold start of engine and stops shortly after...
  6. R

    Ticking noise. Lifters?

    This ticking just started on my ‘05 Tahoe. Doesn’t really sound as loud on a cold start. Hoping it’s not lifters or a rod knock. Any ideas what it could be?
  7. W

    Tahoe 2012 making ticking noise on cold start and accelerating

    Hi guys. So i bought a tahoe 2012 5.3 2wd recently and it has ticking noise on cold start for about 30 seconds and then when i start accelerating but stops when the car is in motion but even when in motion if i accelerate the noise comes back. Any thoughts?? Just a little background. I did...

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