Ticking noise

[C-WAY]

Hey it was how I bought the engine. They were seated when I put the new gaskets on the valve covers. Just didnt think to tighten.

Lol! That was TXsilverados old engine wasnt it

Thanks guys for the advice! Yea Im def. gonna whip out the torque wrench tommorow and check out the rocker boss bolt and all the rockers and stuff.
Lol Thanks greg for double warning me to read the instructions! Nah I really appreciate it guys soo much. Ill let yall know what happens. Hopefully this will be minor.

[C-WAY]

Guys it got worse... I started it up a while ago to run an errand for my dad and the oil pressure shot right above zero and it said oil pressure low and the ticking got louder....

Im thinkin now its a dead lifter or a pushrod Its not part of the rotating assembly cause its coming from the top of the engine and doesnt have a deep sound. And now it clicks when it idles

I dropped it off at the shop they are gonna take a look at it, this is not my day

[RedHeartbeat]

Sounds like you killed an oil pump. You checked the oil level? I actually had an oil pump in a Gen3 engine lose prime. Took running about a minute to finally prime.

[C-WAY]

Sounds like you killed an oil pump. You checked the oil level? I actually had an oil pump in a Gen3 engine lose prime. Took running about a minute to finally prime.

Damn, if it is How does the oil pump go out at 36k miles though..thats quick


The oil level was normal, I got it changed about 2 weeks ago

[C-WAY]

Dang I just realized I dont have the necessary bolts to get that ASP UD Pulley Off if the shop needs to get to it....Anyone know what size they are?

[RedHeartbeat]

5/16-24 if I remember correctly

[C-WAY]

Thanks Greg

It couldnt be a bearing failure could it? That would reeaallly suck a sticky lifter couldnt do this correct? Or loose rockers?

[ff_jeff]

Thanks Greg

It couldnt be a bearing failure could it? That would reeaallly suck a sticky lifter couldnt do this correct? Or loose rockers?

On my reg cab, once right after I bought it, I had the exact same symptoms as you... Mine was a lifter, and believe it or not, the rislone fixed it. not saying that yours is doing the same thing, but it could be.

[ducky]

Thanks Greg

It couldnt be a bearing failure could it? That would reeaallly suck a sticky lifter couldnt do this correct? Or loose rockers?

nah loose rockers wouldnt cause this. Hopefully its somethign easy to fix or not too bad

[C-WAY]

nah loose rockers wouldnt cause this. Hopefully its somethign easy to fix or not too bad

I told the guys at the shop to pour the can of rislone I bought in it and see if it did anything. They are suppost to call me around 430 ish or before and let me in on the scoop. Im crossing my fingers guys. if the 4.8 is toast, I guess its time to find a new motor.