Average Price for lifter cleaning/replacing

[Brian Sanderlin]

I’ve tried several tactics at attacking my lifters in my 03′ Avalanche. It has a 5.3L V8 that has had this tapping for a few years now. Just haven’t really thoght about it because the truck runs great. Shes purrs like a kitten beyond the lifter/valve tap in the engine. I’ve tried seafoam many times for the past couple weeks. Also tried Marvel Mystery Oil. Did a motor flush. I think they’re either extremly cruddy or broken. I was wondering how much does a mechanic shop charge for the job on average. I understand you can’t tell until you get working but just an estimate.

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[Brian Sanderlin]

Thanks! Now Camshafts are expensive. Might just truck on then. Hasn’t given me problems yet in the past few years so if it ain’t broke don’t fix it i guess. Just ain’t got the money. I’m on workman’s comp right now because on Good Friday as I was stepping out the side on my worktruck i tore my ACL, MCL, and Meniscus. So i’m not getting full pay and can’t drive cause it’s in my right knee. Maybe it’ll be a project later on!

[Nick Warner]

I feel your pain man. I’m on light duty with a torn PCL and lateral meniscus after falling off a bridge girder in February. No fun and a real kick in the wallet.

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