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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 01:49 PM
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Just finished installing a comp cams 212/218 cam, ls6 valve springs and hardened pushrods. After starting it the valve train was a bit noisy, but got quiet after warming up. Now there is a noticeable knock on the drivers side. Here's a video, anyone have any ideas what it could be? It is untuned, has good oil pressure.

5F329476-AFA6-4506-8243-915BE1C7162C-14192-00000BAE313BA53C.mp4 video by soonerboy119 - Photobucket

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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 02:00 PM
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Sounds like a collapsed lifter.
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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high miles ?
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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...the vid link worked for me earlier...
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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138k miles and I'm using my phone so I couldn't tell if it worked..
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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Missing any tools?
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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Probably but not in the engine.. Haha
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by TXSZ66AVLANCHE
Missing any tools?
HAHAHAHA... not nice!
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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Check rocker torque again maybe forgot one
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Originally Posted by 2000chevysilverado
Check rocker torque again maybe forgot one
Yes, double check the torque. The video didn't work for me either.
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