Posted here as FYI:
#10-06-01-007: Active Fuel Management (AFM) Engine, Valve Lifter Tick Noise at Start Up When Engine Has Been Off for 2 Hours or More (Evaluate Noise and/or Replace Valve Lifters) - (Aug 13, 2010)
Subject: Active Fuel Management (AFM) Engine, Valve Lifter Tick Noise at Start Up When Engine Has Been Off for 2 Hours or More (Evaluate Noise and/or Replace Valve Lifters)
Models: 2007 Buick Rainier
2009 Buick LaCrosse Super, Allure Super (Canada Only)
2007 Cadillac Escalade
Built Prior to April 1, 2006 with 6.2L Engine RPO L92 (These engines were built with AFM Hardware but the AFM system was disabled)
2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
2007-2009 Chevrolet Impala
2007-2010 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, TrailBlazer
2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS
2007-2010 GMC Envoy, Sierra, Yukon
2007-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
2008-2009 Pontiac G8
2007-2009 Saab 9-7X
Equipped with AFM (Active Fuel Management) V8 Engine (RPOs L76, L94, L99, LC9, LFA, LH6, LMG, LS4, LY5)
Attention: This bulletin only applies to the AFM V8 engines listed above. It DOES NOT apply to Non-AFM Engines. If you are dealing with a Non-AFM engine that is experiencing a similar noise, please refer to Engine Mechanical > Diagnostic Information and Procedures > Symptoms in SI.
Condition
Some customers may comment on an engine valve lifter tick noise that occurs after the engine has been shut off for at least two hours. The tick noise may last from two seconds to ten minutes.
Cause
This condition may be caused by any of the following:
? Aerated oil in the valve lifter body, resulting in the valve lifter being unable to purge the air quickly.
? A low engine oil level or incorrect oil viscosity.
? Dirty or contaminated oil.
? A low internal valve lifter oil reservoir level.
? Debris in the valve lifter.
? A high valve lifter leak down rate.
Correction
If the SI diagnostics do not isolate the cause of this valve lifter tick noise and normal oil pressure is noted during the concern, perform the following steps:
Inspect the engine oil condition and level. Refer to Owner Manual > Service and Appearance Care > Checking Things Under the Hood > Description and Operation > Engine Oil in SI.
⇒ If the engine oil is more than one quart low, an incorrect oil viscosity is being used or if poor quality/contamination is observed, change the oil and filter.
Note: Allow at least a two hour soak time between engine OFF and start up when evaluating the tick noise.
Start the engine and evaluate the valve lifter tick noise.
⇒ If the valve lifter tick noise is still present, replace all 16 valve lifters. Refer to Valve Lifter Replacement in SI.
Parts Information
Note: A V8 AFM engine requires 8 AFM lifters and 8 non-AFM lifters for a total of 16 lifters.
Part Number
Description
Qty
12576400
Non AFM Hydraulic Valve Lifter
8
12632143
AFM Hydraulic Valve Lifter
8
Warranty Information (excluding Saab U.S. Models)
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time
J0627
Valve Lifter Replacement - Both Sides
Use Published Labor Operation Time
Warranty Information (Saab U.S. Models)
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Saab Labor Operation
Description
Failed Object
Fault/Reason Code
Location Code
Warranty Type
Repair/Action Code
STM Labor Time
21421-12
Replace part, Depressor
21421
40
5
1
01 (Replace)
Use Published STM Labor Operation Time
PARTS LIST:
1 12589226 0289 GASKET
1 89060413 3270 GASKET KIT
2 12617944 3270 GASKET
20 11571134 0293 BOLT
10 12558840 0293 BOLT
1 12602048 1251 PLUG
2 12602541 1097 SEAL
1 15077362 3611 SEAL
1 15035747 3611 SEAL
8 12576400 0459 F-LIFTER
8 12632143 0459 LIFTER
1 12346290 8800 COOLANT
6 15032594 3613 NUT
1 11589264 8981 STUD
6 12345610 8800 OIL
1 89017524 1836 FILTER