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Missile Man · 08-11-2014, 09:53 AM

I took my 2010 L99 to the Chevy dealer back on 1/11/12 for the engine noise and of coarse no abnormal noise found. I gotten used to the noise plus with the addition with me mods it muffled the noise but lately there'a a very loud engine noise when I start the Camaro. It's still sounds like a lifter tappet noise. Question:

I purchased the Camaro in 7/1/09 and have 41k miles. I have the standard 5 year/50k miles warranty for the powertrain. So my warranty expired on 7/1/14, 10 days ago. Since I have proof I took it to the dealer on 1/11/12 for the engine noise should this still be covered?

Demon War Horse · 08-11-2014, 09:54 AM

Definately worth a shot. I whould show them the documenation and see what they say. However with a tune, they may turn you away since it looks like you have AFM tuned out.

I would still try though.

Missile Man · 08-11-2014, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Demon War Horse

Definately worth a shot. I whould show them the documenation and see what they say. However with a tune, they may turn you away since it looks like you have AFM tuned out.

I would still try though.

I can put it back to the stock tune which I know they'll be able to tell. Any ideas on how much it would cost to have the lifters replaced?

baby02 · 08-11-2014, 10:17 AM

If you dealer really wants to fix the problem, they would keep the car over nite to get a real cold start. That allows the lifters drain of oil, then the noise will occur. The lifters will make noise on first start of the day. That is what required according to GM.

baby02 · 08-11-2014, 10:21 AM

Don't worry about the warranty, There was a GM maint. bulletin About three years ago, it's cover. You can find that bulletin on this forum.

Missile Man · 08-11-2014, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by baby02

Don't worry about the warranty, There was a GM maint. bulletin About three years ago, it's cover. You can find that bulletin on this forum.

That didn't occur to me until you just stated it, it's a TSB. It should be covered regardless.

Rock-It Man · 08-11-2014, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Missile Man

I can put it back to the stock tune which I know they'll be able to tell. Any ideas on how much it would cost to have the lifters replaced?

About $2,500. Mine were done under warranty, but that's what the job was worth at dealer rates.

It's a big job, as the heads come off.

hunter1660 · 08-11-2014, 08:45 PM

Video the problem,that way its easy to duplicate for the dealership,that's how I got my lifters replaced.otherwise they won't be able to duplicate it and can send you on your way,oh wait,that's what they did last time.With video it can't be denied.I made 2, told dealership to keep one and send GM the other.problem solved

08-11-2014, 09:53 AM	#1
Missile Man Drives: 2010 2SS/Black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 608	Lifter Noise I took my 2010 L99 to the Chevy dealer back on 1/11/12 for the engine noise and of coarse no abnormal noise found. I gotten used to the noise plus with the addition with me mods it muffled the noise but lately there'a a very loud engine noise when I start the Camaro. It's still sounds like a lifter tappet noise. Question: I purchased the Camaro in 7/1/09 and have 41k miles. I have the standard 5 year/50k miles warranty for the powertrain. So my warranty expired on 7/1/14, 10 days ago. Since I have proof I took it to the dealer on 1/11/12 for the engine noise should this still be covered? __________________ 2010 Black 2SS L99 Mods: * CAI Intake * Magnuson MP2300 TVS Supercharger/RDS Spacer * Vector Motorsports Tune * Stainless Power LT/Hi Flow Cats/Tru X-* Pipe/36" J-Pipes/40 Series * R1 Concepts ceramic pads and slotted/drilled rotors

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Demon War Horse War Horse Pilot Drives: 2017 NFG 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: N.Texas Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	Definately worth a shot. I whould show them the documenation and see what they say. However with a tune, they may turn you away since it looks like you have AFM tuned out. I would still try though. __________________ COTW 09/07/2015 - 2014 AGM 2SS/RS - RIP 6/01/17 2017 Nightfall Gray Metallic 1SS 1LE Born 5/17/17 - *Click Sig Pic below for for Demon War Horse 02 Build Thread* SigPic by Hazman

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baby02 EYE CANDY Drives: 1SS RS ABM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Port St Lucie, fl Posts: 673 View My Garage	If you dealer really wants to fix the problem, they would keep the car over nite to get a real cold start. That allows the lifters drain of oil, then the noise will occur. The lifters will make noise on first start of the day. That is what required according to GM. __________________ [SIGPIC]BMR springs/sways,CAI,SCT,Razzi, silver stripes, painted calipers, upgraded audio, Katzskin interior upgrades, 22" Lexani, SSW Headers and cats, MBRP 3" catback, gauges, CF wrapped lip spoiler and rear trunk insert, custom rotor and upgraded brake pads, side markers

08-11-2014, 10:21 AM	#5
baby02 EYE CANDY Drives: 1SS RS ABM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Port St Lucie, fl Posts: 673 View My Garage	Don't worry about the warranty, There was a GM maint. bulletin About three years ago, it's cover. You can find that bulletin on this forum. __________________ [SIGPIC]BMR springs/sways,CAI,SCT,Razzi, silver stripes, painted calipers, upgraded audio, Katzskin interior upgrades, 22" Lexani, SSW Headers and cats, MBRP 3" catback, gauges, CF wrapped lip spoiler and rear trunk insert, custom rotor and upgraded brake pads, side markers

08-11-2014, 08:45 PM	#8
hunter1660 Drives: 2011ss/rs camaro Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: florida Posts: 1,261	Video the problem,that way its easy to duplicate for the dealership,that's how I got my lifters replaced.otherwise they won't be able to duplicate it and can send you on your way,oh wait,that's what they did last time.With video it can't be denied.I made 2, told dealership to keep one and send GM the other.problem solved __________________ . OBX LTH,Rotofab,Magnuson Heartbeat.AEM wideband, HP Tuners