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Weird noise after header installation

Weird noise after header installation

Postby Bcduncanxc [OP] » Nov 14 2011, 2:32pm

I recently (Friday) had BBK ceramic headers installed on my 4.8l. There were only two cracked studs that the shop had to drill out. The headers look and sound nice, but whenever I accelerate while driving, I here a strange mechanical "whirring" sound coming from the right of the engine bay. It doesn't make the sound while coasting, cruising, or idling. It also does not make the sound while I'm in park, even when revving the engine. I haven't taken it back by the shop yet, but am planning to on Tuesday or Wednesday. Does anyone have any idea what the sound could be?
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Re: Weird noise after header installation

Postby lzn197 » Nov 15 2011, 1:32pm

Did the installer remove any drivetrain components while installing the above parts?
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Re: Weird noise after header installation

Postby Bcduncanxc [OP] » Nov 15 2011, 3:01pm

They didn't say that they did. However, I did find an instruction sheet on how to remove the serpentine belt laying in the cab once I got my truck back. They might have removed the belt?
2001 Silverado 1500 LS 4.8L

Upgrades provided by: K&N, AEM, Taylor Cables, JBA, Smittybilt, KillerGlass, Bully, Skunk2, Putco, Anzo, Spyder, Mishimoto, Hawk, Powerstop, Rhino Lining, KC, BBK, Magnaflow, Plasmaglow, Edge, US Speedo, Alpine
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Re: Weird noise after header installation

Postby Bcduncanxc [OP] » Nov 19 2011, 5:44am

Turns out it was the wrong type of gasket on the right side header.
2001 Silverado 1500 LS 4.8L

Upgrades provided by: K&N, AEM, Taylor Cables, JBA, Smittybilt, KillerGlass, Bully, Skunk2, Putco, Anzo, Spyder, Mishimoto, Hawk, Powerstop, Rhino Lining, KC, BBK, Magnaflow, Plasmaglow, Edge, US Speedo, Alpine
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