Chevy2500

Horrible ticking noise coming from the valve cover. I dont exactly know what it is. Any help? I think it might be a valve tap but Im not sure. If it is a valve how bad is that and how hard is it to replace?

First95

More than likely it's a lifter. It probably collapsed. Not too bad of a fix... I had the same problem.

98CamaroZ28

could be a sticky valve, I know one of mine does untill it warms up but it could be a lifter too...just have to remove the head covers and check it out.

Chevy2500

If I keep running the car the way it is will I destroy the motor? so Should I just remove the valve covers to check?

98CamaroZ28

I personally would look first before you run the car like that can cause a worse problem.

archemedes

also keep in mind injectors tick, a bad lifter that ticks will eventually fail and so will the engine

Chevy2500

well it sounds like it is coming from the rear cylinder on the driver side.

Chevy2500

does any one make a kit for a 350 motor that has lifters,valves,rocker arms and all that kinda stuff? And what exactly is a roller motor?

archemedes

roller motor means it has roller lifters, lifters tend to be sold separate when they are roller, valves and rockers come with heads (only package I know with them) but valves themselves do not have moving parts so if one makes noise the head needs work

Chevy2500

is that a loy of money/time to work on the heads?

Chevy2500

is there a website or somethng where I can buy a LOW cost motor that is high performance

Bernotas05

Buying used on ebay is probobly the cheapest.

69z-28

do you need a high perf. motor? you can get like an 80k mile motor used for like 500-1500 bucks. what kinda motor do you even have? what year and whatnot on the car?

Chevy2500

I dont "need" a high performance motor. Wher can I get a 350 that cheap? I have a 350 in it now w/ an edelbrock intake manifold and holley carb

Chevy2500

I have been looking around and cannot find a motor for that cheap.