Hey Guy's.! Looking at a VL Calais Turbo tomorrow. The guy said it ticks for a couple seconds when changing into 2nd its auto, He said it may be the timing or how 2nd gear is not the best it slips into it ? I am thinking its a lifter, Also the auto gearbox is no good as it slips into 2nd What could it be ? I need the answer asap! Thanks in advance.!! Cheers Travis, ---------- Post added 04-12-12 at 21:12 ---------- Just found this online could this be it ? HOLDEN VL COMMODORE KNOWN PROBLEMS AND FAULTS V8 & 6 CYLYNDER ENGINE PROBLEMS: Lifters 6cyl - VL 3.0ltr overhead cam engines use valve followers, which are Basically a small lifter. These lifters, like any other hydraulic lifter, require Adequate oil supply and pressure to operate properly. As engines wear, and Carbon builds up in the oil galleries, oil supply and pressure can be restricted and The lifters become noisy. Some high quality oil system cleaners can rectify or Improve oil delivery, but sometimes the damage caused is irreversible. These Lifters are expensive, especially when they’re a 12 of them. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Lol dont buy it, probably piston slap

Does it tick under load or while idling??

He said just for 2 seconds when it changes into 2nd ? ---------- Post added 05-12-12 at 07:41 ---------- I have done a search, Everyone said just needs better oil. Its supposed be common..

Quote: Originally Posted by deanoVLCT [View Post] Lol dont buy it, probably piston slap You're not on LS1.com.au deano Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Lol early model vx ss! In saying that I've had a vl or 2 that had slapping at high revs before gear changes!