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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 02:29 PM
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at work listen co worker 2007 silverado 5.3 (243 heads) squeaking noise from valve covers .yall think a rocker or two can be trying to seize sounds like squeaky bed on right side
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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 03:26 PM
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I'd pull the valve cover immediately and make sure all the rockers are ok. My guess is one is coming apart.

What valve springs and cam?
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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 05:28 PM
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Rocker failing
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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 08:47 PM
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Or a lifter roller **** the bed...
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 10:17 PM
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change all rockers .noise stop up briefly .now tap in lower left think oil pump took a dump 107000 miles oil pressure 25 idling
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