Lifter tick or something more now?

[TwIzTeD_3kGt]

Not sure what everyone is saying. Correct me if I am wrong but a rod knock doesn't come and go.

Yes it does. Mine did.

[mikeyVR4]

Yes it does. Mine did.

Just curious. How does a rod knock come and go? Doesn't make sense.

[mcshooter]

if you do not want to drop the pan get a steth from autozone and listen to it. its only a couple bucks. if you dont feel its necessary keep driving it and you will find the cause. we had one the previous owner also said it only made a noise once in a while. tore the engine down and bearings were not spun but wore bad enough the crank was bent .030 and a new crank is about $800. hopefully if you have rod knock the bearing is only worn and not yet spun. take time to check it out

[aaronatstate]

Not sure what everyone is saying. Correct me if I am wrong but a rod knock doesn't come and go.

Mine did too.

Just curious. How does a rod knock come and go? Doesn't make sense.

The oil takes up the slack in the bearing.

[TwoXist]

So i just got my car back from having the lifters and VSS replaced. The original noise is definitely gone, but its been replaced by a new noise. The noise only happens when it falls under 1k rpms (only while stopping, doesn't do it at idle.) But its like a little metallic drum roll. I was told this will go away once they have had time to adjust. But i just want to make sure this inst something i should worry about, or is out of the ordinary.

[Hans@GZP]

New lifters usually don't make any noise after 30 minutes of run time. Even with new lifters, you could still get lifter tick if you have bad oil pressure. I would drain your oil and see if there are any metallic flakes in it. Those videos sounded horrible.

[TwoXist]

After the lifters where put in, it was drove around for a we bit. The the oil was changed and he said it looked fine. But i dont think i am at 30 minutes of drive time yet. I have a few places to go tonight so i will get the time in and see if it goes away.

[mb3000]

Keep us posted.

[TwoXist]

Well i ran all my errands and i stopped hearing the noise. But tomorrow is another day, so i will post more tomorrow.

[TwoXist]

Started it this morning, it gave a noise for about 3 seconds (faint) and haven't heard it since. I think i am in the clear. Thanks everyone for your support.