2005 Chevy Silverado Lifters

2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
53,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MCK2005
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My 2005 Silverado 5.3L developed a lifter noise several months ago. I took it to the dealer and they diagnosed all lifters being collapsed. The truck has run fine until this morning. The noise has reappeared momentarily after starting. My concern is the collapsed lifters are just a symptom and not the cause. Any ideas?
Dec 12, 2009 at 7:22 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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A lifter pumps up with oil. Of it doesn't pump up, there will be a tapping sound.

Now I have to ask, does it only make noise when you first start the engine?

Let me know.
Dec 18, 2009 at 1:35 PM
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MCK2005
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It started out that way but now its continuing for several minutes and getting progressively worse.
Dec 19, 2009 at 7:20 AM
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