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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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?
  6. 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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