'09 C2S noisy lifter
11-16-2009, 02:11 PM
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'09 C2S noisy lifter
I've had my '09 C2S for about 6 months and for the last month or so I've noticed clicking noise from the engine. I took it to the service manager at my dealer and they told me that it's a lifter and that it's not a problem as long as it's only noisy on startup. I'm hearing the noise almost all the time now. What do you guys think I should do? I either want it fixed or I want to trade it in. I figure if it's not really a problem then they shouldn't have a problem giving me a good value on trade-in. The next step I'm thinking of is to talk to my salesman instead of the service manager.
11-16-2009, 02:54 PM
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Does it continue after it's fully warmed up? If it does, do what they say -- take it in to have it corrected. Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater. If you've had your 09 for only 6 months and are already contemplating another car then you should sell the Porsche and never buy another one.
11-16-2009, 03:19 PM
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Just a thought and you would think the dealer would know but... The new DFI system sounds like a ticking sound due to the high pressure it uses in supplying fuel. I know what the sound is but I have had several people ask me if I had a noisy lifter or a valve train issue. I know this may be pretty simplistic but I wanted you to be aware of the DFI sound which is different from any previous 911 before you go and sell a good car. You stated, "I've had my '09 C2S for about 6 months and for the last month or so I've noticed clicking noise from the engine." I lived in Houston for four years and I bet for the last 6 months you have been blasting the A/C! In the past month the weather has been cooler and you may have had the windows down allowing you to hear the tick. Could it be possible you just noticed it but it has been there all along? Just trying to save you some $$$ if possible. BTW, I have an '09 C4S.
11-16-2009, 04:58 PM
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Just a thought and you would think the dealer would know but... The new DFI system sounds like a ticking sound due to the high pressure it uses in supplying fuel. I know what the sound is but I have had several people ask me if I had a noisy lifter or a valve train issue. I know this may be pretty simplistic but I wanted you to be aware of the DFI sound which is different from any previous 911 before you go and sell a good car. You stated, "I've had my '09 C2S for about 6 months and for the last month or so I've noticed clicking noise from the engine." I lived in Houston for four years and I bet for the last 6 months you have been blasting the A/C! In the past month the weather has been cooler and you may have had the windows down allowing you to hear the tick. Could it be possible you just noticed it but it has been there all along? Just trying to save you some $$$ if possible. BTW, I have an '09 C4S.
11-16-2009, 06:25 PM
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The service manager has told me that it is a lifter that's making the noise. He recommended to not fix it unless I hear it all the time. I don't hear it all the time but it's not just when it's cold or when it's just been started.
The reason I'm thinking of trading it in is that they are telling me that it's not a problem. I think it is. If they don't think it's a problem then they can have it and fix it themselves. I'll get another one.
The reason I'm thinking of trading it in is that they are telling me that it's not a problem. I think it is. If they don't think it's a problem then they can have it and fix it themselves. I'll get another one.
11-16-2009, 06:41 PM
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Just replaced the lifters on my 996, not too hard a job. But the dealers/mechanics have virtually no experience wit the new 997.2 engine. So this is a whole new ball game to them. I would ask the area Porsche rep to get involved. If the lifter is noisy now it is not going to get better.
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The service manager has told me that it is a lifter that's making the noise. He recommended to not fix it unless I hear it all the time. I don't hear it all the time but it's not just when it's cold or when it's just been started.
The reason I'm thinking of trading it in is that they are telling me that it's not a problem. I think it is. If they don't think it's a problem then they can have it and fix it themselves. I'll get another one.
The reason I'm thinking of trading it in is that they are telling me that it's not a problem. I think it is. If they don't think it's a problem then they can have it and fix it themselves. I'll get another one.
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Just replaced the lifters on my 996, not too hard a job. But the dealers/mechanics have virtually no experience wit the new 997.2 engine. So this is a whole new ball game to them. I would ask the area Porsche rep to get involved. If the lifter is noisy now it is not going to get better.
Agreed that if it's noisy now it will only get worse.
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If you trade that car in now you're going to take an absolute bath on the trade in value. You'll probably lose 20-25K from what you paid. Your mechanical issue is not going to cause them to give you more than it is worth. They can only give you wholesale value, not matter what. They aren't going to take a loss on a trade. Get it fixed. Persistence pays off.
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I've had my '09 C2S for about 6 months and for the last month or so I've noticed clicking noise from the engine. I took it to the service manager at my dealer and they told me that it's a lifter and that it's not a problem as long as it's only noisy on startup. I'm hearing the noise almost all the time now. What do you guys think I should do? I either want it fixed or I want to trade it in. I figure if it's not really a problem then they shouldn't have a problem giving me a good value on trade-in. The next step I'm thinking of is to talk to my salesman instead of the service manager.
An article from a reputed website says:
Here’s the list of things that could go wrong with your car.
Bad lifter: A faulty or bad lifter can cause the lifter to tick. It is needed to be pulled out and repaired or should use the new one.
Dirty Oil Deposits: These dirty oils are deposited when no regular servicing is done. They should be cleaned. Changing the oil will do the job for you.
Bent push rod: A bent pushrod may cause the noise. This happens when the car treated like a race car i.e., by pressing the accelerator every now and then. This the pushrod bends over time. This may causenoise.
Bad lifter: A faulty or bad lifter can cause the lifter to tick. It is needed to be pulled out and repaired or should use the new one.
Dirty Oil Deposits: These dirty oils are deposited when no regular servicing is done. They should be cleaned. Changing the oil will do the job for you.
Bent push rod: A bent pushrod may cause the noise. This happens when the car treated like a race car i.e., by pressing the accelerator every now and then. This the pushrod bends over time. This may causenoise.
Then going for the oil with the density prescribed by your manufacturer will be your best go. Again I recommend changing the oil density to other than what the manufacturer recommends can make the oil too thin or too thin. Neither of them is good for your engine.
Thought sharing this resource would be helpful: How to Fix Noisy Lifter in Car
