.. so this is just one of the posts in case anyone else has similar issues.
Short version of the story.
Live in FL and have an 04 Coupe. @ 50k right now. (like to drive)
Ran 5-40 oil ( per dealer/book/everywhere ).
Noticed a few months back the same lifter 'tick' that has been noted on here for some time. After a fresh oil change the 'tick' didnt go away ( normal process ). Brought to dealer where they determined that it is a faulty lifter. due to delay in parts- 3 weeks later stated issue had been resolved - 1 bad lifter & 2 'out of spec'. I ask for the keys prior to handing over the check --- and now no lifter tick but when pop on the gas 2k-4k quite a loud rattle. Gave the keys back and held out on that check. Dealer then states that must be a valve spring masked by the bad lifter. So car goes back in and valve covers removed - all visible parts checked. all seem to be ok. cam timing etc all in spec. So heads are pulled and there are 3 weak valve springs - no bent valves.
2 months later the pass side head sits at a machine shop checking the cam play etc....
dealers closing comment as we wait for the long anticipated head to return is " well if this doesn't fix it then we need to look at other options " my reply, "yep, give me a rental and flat bed this to a dealer that can fix it" dealers final reply " no i meant sell car, may be time to call it quits and buy a new one.".................................... fin.
i'll have an update later in the week.
going to get the wife a SLK for a work car tomorrow--- maybe i can just borrow that while dealer boy connects the dots.
Short version of the story.
Live in FL and have an 04 Coupe. @ 50k right now. (like to drive)
Ran 5-40 oil ( per dealer/book/everywhere ).
Noticed a few months back the same lifter 'tick' that has been noted on here for some time. After a fresh oil change the 'tick' didnt go away ( normal process ). Brought to dealer where they determined that it is a faulty lifter. due to delay in parts- 3 weeks later stated issue had been resolved - 1 bad lifter & 2 'out of spec'. I ask for the keys prior to handing over the check --- and now no lifter tick but when pop on the gas 2k-4k quite a loud rattle. Gave the keys back and held out on that check. Dealer then states that must be a valve spring masked by the bad lifter. So car goes back in and valve covers removed - all visible parts checked. all seem to be ok. cam timing etc all in spec. So heads are pulled and there are 3 weak valve springs - no bent valves.
2 months later the pass side head sits at a machine shop checking the cam play etc....
dealers closing comment as we wait for the long anticipated head to return is " well if this doesn't fix it then we need to look at other options " my reply, "yep, give me a rental and flat bed this to a dealer that can fix it" dealers final reply " no i meant sell car, may be time to call it quits and buy a new one.".................................... fin.
i'll have an update later in the week.
going to get the wife a SLK for a work car tomorrow--- maybe i can just borrow that while dealer boy connects the dots.
