Cam Problem!

Zaff03GT · 02-21-2008, 12:12 PM

Just put comp cams and springs in the car. The car starts fine but after a few minutes at idle we are getting a rapping or ticking sound from under the right side valve cover. We pulled it apart to make sure everything was still together and check to see that we didn't drop something in the cylinder. The retaining clips were all there and and everything was fine as well as the compression. Anyone have any ideas?

r3dn3ck · 02-21-2008, 12:57 PM

which cam? did you degree them?

Zaff03GT · 02-21-2008, 04:27 PM

the are comp xe270ah and the valve springs to go wit. yes we degreed them.

r3dn3ck · 02-22-2008, 07:50 AM

if you're sure there's no PTV you could have a sticky lash adjuster. They're fairly cheap and you don't have to pop the cam to replace them. That would be where I'd start.

*03gtmustang* · 02-22-2008, 10:10 AM

Did you bleed the lifters?

Zaff03GT · 02-22-2008, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03gtmustang

Did you bleed the lifters?

no we didn't, how exactly do you do that?

02-21-2008, 12:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zaff03GT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 537	Cam Problem! Just put comp cams and springs in the car. The car starts fine but after a few minutes at idle we are getting a rapping or ticking sound from under the right side valve cover. We pulled it apart to make sure everything was still together and check to see that we didn't drop something in the cylinder. The retaining clips were all there and and everything was fine as well as the compression. Anyone have any ideas? __________________ 2003 GT 5 spd Eibach pro kit, SLP LT headers and X Pipe, Magnaflow Magnapack Exhaust, Pro 5.0 Short Throw Shifter, BBK Cold Air, AccufabTB/Plenum, Comp Cams, Typhoon Intake, Steeda UD Pulleys, FRPP 4.10 gears, Predator Tune, Grill Delete, Chin Spoiler, Autometer Lunar Gauges, Chrome 03 Cobra Wheels, BF Goodrich G-Force TAKD, 275 Front 315 Rear http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFhwmKyxU7k http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2266305

02-21-2008, 12:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,015	which cam? did you degree them? __________________ Built 5.5L 2v and Maximum Motorsports Max Grip box. www.squarerootofone.com My CarDomain Page

02-21-2008, 04:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zaff03GT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 537	the are comp xe270ah and the valve springs to go wit. yes we degreed them. __________________ 2003 GT 5 spd Eibach pro kit, SLP LT headers and X Pipe, Magnaflow Magnapack Exhaust, Pro 5.0 Short Throw Shifter, BBK Cold Air, AccufabTB/Plenum, Comp Cams, Typhoon Intake, Steeda UD Pulleys, FRPP 4.10 gears, Predator Tune, Grill Delete, Chin Spoiler, Autometer Lunar Gauges, Chrome 03 Cobra Wheels, BF Goodrich G-Force TAKD, 275 Front 315 Rear http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFhwmKyxU7k http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2266305

02-22-2008, 07:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,015	if you're sure there's no PTV you could have a sticky lash adjuster. They're fairly cheap and you don't have to pop the cam to replace them. That would be where I'd start. __________________ Built 5.5L 2v and Maximum Motorsports Max Grip box. www.squarerootofone.com My CarDomain Page

02-22-2008, 10:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,245	Did you bleed the lifters? __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

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