Engine Noise
12-14-2005, 08:24 AM
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Engine Noise
Well I have the LS 5spd and I could hear what i think is a lifter noise at idle something like tat,tat,tat,tat I cant really hear it when Im driving only at idle and its getting very annoying does anybody have this same noise is it normal I had my first oil change done yesterday i have 3500 miles on it
12-14-2005, 10:16 AM
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Generally you'll only notice a lifter noise at after a cold start-up while the oil is still thick and being pumped up to the lifters. Could be the transmission, I had several people here at the dealer tell me to go with the auto, as the manual makes a lot of noise.
12-14-2005, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by adamlowery
I understand how annoying it can get. I had my blower fan go out and by the time I got there I could hear it over my radio at full volume. 
But its all fixed now :)
But its all fixed now :)
12-14-2005, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by HHR2006
Well I have the LS 5spd and I could hear what i think is a lifter noise at idle something like tat,tat,tat,tat I cant really hear it when Im driving only at idle and its getting very annoying does anybody have this same noise is it normal I had my first oil change done yesterday i have 3500 miles on it
If it does, it's the throw out bearing. Time to go see the dealer.
Just an idea...
12-14-2005, 02:11 PM
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I have the automatic with 300 miles on it and have noticed what I thought was a lifter ticking as well, checked the oil everything seems fine, no excess heat or any other odd noises, just that ticking that sounds too much like the lifters so it always grabs my attention.
Where is the heat shield you were talking about CH?
Where is the heat shield you were talking about CH?
12-14-2005, 02:22 PM
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Your exhaust. I haven't got down under my HHR yet to see where exactly where it is. If you follow your exhaust you'll find it. If its loose it picks up the vibrations from the exhaust and makes an annoying ticking rattling noise.