2001 Tahoe engine knock-Advise needed!
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2001 Tahoe engine knock-Advise needed!
I have a 2001 Tahoe with 65,000 miles on the 5.3L motor. For the last year the engine has had a nock, similar to piston slap, upon startup. It only last for 15-20 seconds then goes away completely. The nock is only evident if the truck has sat for more than a day. Originally I thought I had spun a bearing but if that was true I think it would have thrown a rod by now considering the fact that this has been going on for more than 15,000 miles. My tahoe is used from everything between a grocery getter, to a trailer puller in the Colorado Rockies. Has anyone else had a similar experience? Any ideas what may be my problem? Thanks again for your help!
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Bill Rudel
Respectfully,
Bill Rudel
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RE: 2001 Tahoe engine knock-Advise needed!
Sounds like you have a lifter that is bleeding down, a bad lifter will take a few seconds to fill back up with oil after they have sat for a while.
Piston slap generally doesn't go away.
Welcome.
Dave
Piston slap generally doesn't go away.
Welcome.
Dave
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