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Hubscrub · 03-14-2012, 10:31 PM

Hi, i told my wife i would post a question here about her truck. It's a 2002 Gmc sierra with a 4.3 v6 and with 120,000 miles on it. Problem is the truck lately has developed a tick/knock on start up after sitting alittle while couple hours to overnight get quiet after its warmed some. It sounds to me like the rockers are out of adjustment i don't mess with these models just old stuff so any help is appreciated.

**Boog** · 03-16-2012, 09:41 PM

It's completely normal for these LS engines. More noticeable in colder temps but it usually quiets down after 2 minutes of running.

usmcchevy · 03-16-2012, 11:23 PM

The 4.3 is still a gen I based engine, not ls. I've never had any noise problems with 4.3s so im no help, maybe someone else can help..
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**Boog** · 03-17-2012, 09:46 AM

I stand corrected sir. I am so used to hearing this question I missed the 4.3 size.

03-14-2012, 10:31 PM	#1
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	cold start tick /noise Hi, i told my wife i would post a question here about her truck. It's a 2002 Gmc sierra with a 4.3 v6 and with 120,000 miles on it. Problem is the truck lately has developed a tick/knock on start up after sitting alittle while couple hours to overnight get quiet after its warmed some. It sounds to me like the rockers are out of adjustment i don't mess with these models just old stuff so any help is appreciated. __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

03-16-2012, 09:41 PM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,559	Re: cold start tick /noise It's completely normal for these LS engines. More noticeable in colder temps but it usually quiets down after 2 minutes of running. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-16-2012, 11:23 PM	#3
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: cold start tick /noise The 4.3 is still a gen I based engine, not ls. I've never had any noise problems with 4.3s so im no help, maybe someone else can help.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

03-17-2012, 09:46 AM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,559	Re: cold start tick /noise I stand corrected sir. I am so used to hearing this question I missed the 4.3 size. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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