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cstm68 · 07-24-2012, 09:12 PM

a few weeks or so ago my 01 silverado with a 5.3l started to make a weird ticking noise, it only does it at speeds above 50 or so and i can only here it when passing a wall or concrete barrier on the freeway with the window down. rpm does not seem to change the noise but speed does. has anyone had this problem. i dont think its the motor but worried it could be from the tranny, its got aboyt 125k on it.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-26-2012, 12:38 PM

Look at the exhaust manifolds, especially on the driver's side, and look for a missing bolt head. The one at the back by the firewall is notorious for snapping off on these trucks.

**bwood** · 07-27-2012, 07:17 PM

Check the ujoints.

TowwDogg · 07-30-2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bwood

Check the ujoints.

That sounds like a U joint to me too. When my U joint went out it was making a ticking noise.

cstm68 · 07-31-2012, 01:34 AM

sweet thanks! ill throw it on the lift tomorow and check all that!

cstm68 · 08-02-2012, 09:19 PM

checked my u joints and they are in good shape, i heard the noise again today and put the truck in N and didnt change it, it almost sounds like there is a rock in the tire but i only here it at freeway speeds and ony after its been at that speed for a few miles.

gregory5000 · 08-05-2012, 05:57 PM

I had a car do that one time and it was a trim ring on the rim.

cstm68 · 08-12-2012, 08:30 PM

could my u joints be bad but not have movement?

cstm68 · 08-15-2012, 02:05 AM

i replaced the u joints today and there was no change, i was able to get up to speed to make the noise and put the truck in neutral and shut shut the engine off and it still made the noise, does any one have any other ideas???

**truckdude239** · 08-15-2012, 08:53 AM

is it 4x4? the transer case could be going bad

clinebarger · 08-15-2012, 07:59 PM

Also check for missing brake hardware...A loose pad can cause clicking noises.

cstm68 · 08-16-2012, 12:58 PM

yes its a 4x4, iv checked all the brake hardware and its all good.
i guess ill take it to my tranny guy and have him look at the t case

cstm68 · 09-08-2012, 01:54 AM

i got the truck up on the rack today and ran it to about 60mph in the air, i heard the noise and was able to track it to the t-case, i changed the fluid and that seemed to quiet it down but it is still there, would you guys reccomend having the transfer case rebuilt or just buy a new one?

clinebarger · 09-08-2012, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cstm68

i got the truck up on the rack today and ran it to about 60mph in the air, i heard the noise and was able to track it to the t-case, i changed the fluid and that seemed to quiet it down but it is still there, would you guys reccomend having the transfer case rebuilt or just buy a new one?

Because your catching it before complete meltdown....Have it rebuilt, These guys build all my manual transmissions & transfer cases.... http://www.standardtransmission.com/transfercases.html

Buying a NEW unit is Very expensive or impossible, Depending if you transfer case is still in production.

cstm68 · 09-11-2012, 10:23 PM

Took the t-case out today and to the tranny shop. He tore it apart and says that everything is fine. No loose chain or anything... Now I'm really stumped.
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07-24-2012, 09:12 PM	#1
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	ticking noise from 01 z71 a few weeks or so ago my 01 silverado with a 5.3l started to make a weird ticking noise, it only does it at speeds above 50 or so and i can only here it when passing a wall or concrete barrier on the freeway with the window down. rpm does not seem to change the noise but speed does. has anyone had this problem. i dont think its the motor but worried it could be from the tranny, its got aboyt 125k on it. __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

07-26-2012, 12:38 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: ticking noise from 01 z71 Look at the exhaust manifolds, especially on the driver's side, and look for a missing bolt head. The one at the back by the firewall is notorious for snapping off on these trucks. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

07-27-2012, 07:17 PM	#3
bwood Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denison, Texas Posts: 1,919	Re: ticking noise from 01 z71 Check the ujoints. __________________ 1998 GMC Sierra SLE 1/2 ton 2WD 305 Vortec -Gibson Stainless Cat Back Swept Side -SS Wheels 2005 Honda CRF250R 2006 Honda CRF150F

07-31-2012, 01:34 AM	#5
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: ticking noise from 01 z71 sweet thanks! ill throw it on the lift tomorow and check all that! __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

08-02-2012, 09:19 PM	#6
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: ticking noise from 01 z71 checked my u joints and they are in good shape, i heard the noise again today and put the truck in N and didnt change it, it almost sounds like there is a rock in the tire but i only here it at freeway speeds and ony after its been at that speed for a few miles. __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

08-05-2012, 05:57 PM	#7
gregory5000 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: elora tn Posts: 121	Re: ticking noise from 01 z71 I had a car do that one time and it was a trim ring on the rim. __________________ 2001 GMC 2WD, 1998 Chevy K2500

08-12-2012, 08:30 PM	#8
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: ticking noise from 01 z71 could my u joints be bad but not have movement? __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

08-15-2012, 02:05 AM	#9
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: ticking noise from 01 z71 i replaced the u joints today and there was no change, i was able to get up to speed to make the noise and put the truck in neutral and shut shut the engine off and it still made the noise, does any one have any other ideas??? __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

08-15-2012, 08:53 AM	#10
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: ticking noise from 01 z71 is it 4x4? the transer case could be going bad __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

08-15-2012, 07:59 PM	#11
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: ticking noise from 01 z71 Also check for missing brake hardware...A loose pad can cause clicking noises.

08-16-2012, 12:58 PM	#12
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: ticking noise from 01 z71 yes its a 4x4, iv checked all the brake hardware and its all good. i guess ill take it to my tranny guy and have him look at the t case __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

09-08-2012, 01:54 AM	#13
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: ticking noise from 01 z71 i got the truck up on the rack today and ran it to about 60mph in the air, i heard the noise and was able to track it to the t-case, i changed the fluid and that seemed to quiet it down but it is still there, would you guys reccomend having the transfer case rebuilt or just buy a new one? __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

09-11-2012, 10:23 PM	#15
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: ticking noise from 01 z71 Took the t-case out today and to the tranny shop. He tore it apart and says that everything is fine. No loose chain or anything... Now I'm really stumped. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB



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