Common lifter tick 2006 Silverado 5.3

[ohhbilly]

I have a 2006 Silverado 5.3 2WD with 130k miles that has started to have an intermittent lifter tick on the driver side. It only does it at or close to operating temperature when stopped whether it be in drive or park. The tick is somewhat loud and goes away after a minute or two of driving. OIl pressure is around 37psi when at idle. I know this is a common issue and have read many different outcomes and fixes. A few of which was a motor flush which never really seems to help from what I could tell. I've seen a few people take the valve covers off and spray carb cleaner in the pushrods and then do a motor flush which seemed to work. I also know the o ring at the oil pump is a common problem and could be the reason. Or maybe I just need to replace the lifters. Any input and/or advice to start with would help a ton. 

 

Thanks 

Billy

[Sharpz]

I am sure fixes have been achieved and if its so loud that you feel  you must get it resolved I would understand that.  The alternative is that you turn on the radio and keep motoring.  I have the lifter tick on my 99 w/ 209 k and its been there for several years and around 75k miles with no problems.  I also have an 04 with 229k that has had the tick for about 170k with no issues.  No check engines, no codes, factory gas mileage and plenty of pep.  I simply have just stopped flipping out every time I came to a stop sign.

[KARNUT]

Same here at 178K. She’s a little ticky. Especially cold.