"Billy Bad Assr©" > wrote in message
...
> "Rick2950" > wrote in message
> oups.com...
> > I have a 98 Camaro, 4.3 V-6 with 105,000miles.
> > Lately upon startup and until it is warm, there is noise coming from
> > the top-end, to me it sounds like the rocker arms (or at least that
> > area) it quiets down when it gets warm. I am curious how concerned I
> > need to be about the noise or what should be done about it.
> >
> > Service Engine Light did come on but has since went off,,,, so not
sure
> > if there might still be a code showing if I take it in to a shop.
> >
> > Other things to mention, the noise appeared only after I had run it
out
> > of gas a week ago. (had not done that since high school) but I was
> > trying to start it until I realized it was out of gas, now am
wondering
> > if I hurt some components from lack of proper oil flow.
> >
> > Was running a bit rough from time to time upon startup before the
gas
> > incident, but I did change the fuel filter and oil just a few days
ago.
> >
> > Tidbit,,,,, at 90,000miles, hit a pothole and lost reverse and 2nd
> > gear, after googling, I found the 4L60E transmission had issues with
> > broken gear and my repairs cost $1,800. (so if you lose reverse and
> > 2nd) there is your cost estimate.
> >
> > So if anyone has comments about my top end (rocker arm area) noise
upon
> > startup, please share.
>
> Did you happen to begin hearing tappet sounds after the oil/filter
change?!
>
>
>
> What brand oil -- perhaps citgo (recycled) oil or??
>
> BBA
>
>

Also what brand of filter? Some have been shown to lack real drain back
protection and cause the engine to start dry.
At least in one case it was a new Delco filter that was at fault.



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