It should scare you. The engines with DOD are a ticking time bomb

My pleasure glad you was able to get something from it

Glad it was helpful!

I love my followers, thanks for the support buddy

Thanks for the consideration.I’m in Atlanta georgia what about you

@@AlexTheCarDoctorLong Island :(

Hey there I’m glad you enjoyed my video.I don’t know if The part # is different, I never looked that up hopefully someone in the comments can tell us.hopefully they switch up things, this reminds me of Nissan and they CVT transmission failure. Only time will tell if 2022 they finally go back to making great v8 engines that we know they can make

Hey there buddy, thanks for watching yes lack of maintenance will kill this engine

Right! I’m doing a LS Swap on that cutlass, not sure if I’m going to film it or not. But yeah those Escalades are crap. I’m surprised they came back out with the cylinder deactivation crap. I just had another Escalade come into the shop with the same issue!

Agreed. I LOVE the old square body chevy trucks (the ones you can still work on without too much computer interface). I'm looking for a quad cab LB or SB now. Don't care if it's running, but needs to be a southern truck and priced to sell.

@@ryanlenz6805 those truck are getting hard to find rust free and in decent shape one of my customers just pick one up for 700$ I think 80s it has the inline 6.

You are welcome

Thanks for watching!

Thanks Big E 💪🏽

Hey there thanks for watching. A job like this would cost you between 2500$ to 4500$ depending on if the cam is damaged

I just bought one and the transmission clunks a lot when going slow in low gear. Ever have issues like this with yours? Mine is 50k miles. Thank you!

@@dskokos77 I have 87100 miles on mine, no transmissions problems You should have extended warranty with 50k on that vehicle, you can purchase warranty from the Cadillac dealership, I’m fed up with my Escalade, I already ordered the Cadillac LYRIQ.

Hey there and thanks for watching. Unfortunately there isn’t much you can do, Lucas I think is your best bet I love that product.

@@AlexTheCarDoctor thank you very much! For getting back to me! And have a good one!

@@charlottegriffeth3082 any time I’m here for you.

I use this lube called engine restorer by engine restore. I had an 85 s10 with a 2.8 v6 in it that I used this lube in. My oil filter came off after having my oil changed at Walmart. The truck had 250,000 miles at the time. After replacing the oil filter and oil on the side of the road with the help of Walmarts management of course. I started the truck and after some banging and rocking it smoothed out and I drove it home. and after another 250,000 later With a total of 500,000 miles I pulled the engine still running to put a 350v8 engine in its place...I could only figure that with regular oil changes along with the engine restorer lube is what saved the engine when the oil filter came off...

About $4500 last I remember, depends on if the cylinders were scoured

Hey there I can’t speak for everyone because everyone won’t do the job properly but to answer your question yes it will run a long time without any other lifter problems again if the job is done properly

Hey there and thanks for watching.i think I did pull the code’s on this one and yes the cam lobe was destroyed

I'm going through both right now on my 07 178k on it

guys help going thru this new oil pump and and oil pressure light comes on and lifters start to sound what should I do?thanks

@@JesusVillegas-pw4xq I found out that it was a seal going up to the oil pump that caused the issue. The lifters and everything else were fine. I replaced the oil pump and the oil pick up tube. Apparently there’s 2 o rings that press against each other (one on top of the pick up tube and one on the bottom of the oil pump) I thought to myself that can’t be right but after going to the dealer and asking their techs they confirmed this is how it goes. What was happening was some oil was leaking my and not getting pumped though the engine but was falling back into the pan. I also replaced the VVT solenoid and Camshaft adjustment magnet that goes in front of it. Runs great now

Hey there I think they started that AFM in 06. I’m glad you enjoyed my video I will keep them coming. Thanks for the blessing

Do u think the range AFM disable will solve the lefter problem cuz u know it’s really expensive to fix that lefter problem.

@@deez6686 not really,all the Cadillacs I have worked on have been regular lifter failure

Most likely is a lifter go ahead and remove the other side and check.when they tick like that is very hard to determine which side it’s coming from.try changing your engine oil. Good luck And keep me posted

Okay thank you

My pleasure

What year is the truck

I just found out that the newer Cadillacs are still using these same engines with the AFM/DOD lifter issues. Me personally, I don’t buy anything new until I see what the kinks will be.

Ok, thank you for the advice, DOC! I will look around and do a little more research. With the car shortage, I haven't even been able to test drive the vehicles I like!!

You can, but I would replace them all. For all that you have to go through to get to them, it wouldn’t be wise to replace just one. The others can go out right after you replace that one, and you’d have to take the head up all over again. Also, make sure you replace the 4 plastic lifter buckets/holders as well.

Did you solve your issue? I'm hearing a ticking noise when my car is idle or coming to a stop.

Hey there what year is your truck

Hey there if they replace all the lifters (highly recommended) you should spend between 2k to $3500 if the cam is not damaged

Thank you!

I paid close to 6500had to replace all lifters and cam shaft

U can still have Lifter failure. it’s best not to turn it off and use high-quality oil and plus it saves fuel when it’s working properly. The best way to do it is to remove the entire system completely change out the cam change all the lifters to better quality regular Lifters lifters

After putting a new engine in my 2018 Suburban I found about the afm disabler and now it never leaves my odm. Wish I would have known about it when I first bought it

Heard it still collapse with afm disabler but it might buy sometime

Hey buddy my shop is located at 1850 Joy Lake road 30260

Sure thing buddy.I use Autel that was my first Nice scanner and I enjoyed it very much so I trust that brand. I’m sending you 2 links The $130 I’m pretty sure it’s pretty good but not too much experience with that one the $470 was my first Nice Scanner and it took me a long way until it was stolen.

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@@AlexTheCarDoctor awesome. Do they reset dtc's and sensor issues? I replaced a motor and have dtc's remaining from the old motor... I can clear some, but not all with my current scanner. I have a ni start situation because of it.

Yes and a lot more if you work on a lot of cars the 400$ is the one you want if its just for yourself then the 130$ will do you fine now if you just want to read and erase codes any 40$ code reader at your local part store will be good

Hey there yes I’ve seen this happen before as long as the truck is running smooth you may be good to go.i recommend full synthetic

That’s kind of rare that happened I so happy for you

Thank you for getting back with me, means a lot. you don't think it's possible that it the lifter sit there on that Cam and beat it so much that's just turning freely, without hitting the lifter do you?

Thank you again you're awesome for helping people out the way you do! online and if I lived in Georgia I would definitely bring my caddy to you! have a wonderful day and thanks again!

@@charlottegriffeth3082 as long as the engine is running smooth you are fine. I don’t think you are in the same position as the guy in my video it started of ticking but he waited too long to bring it back to me the ticking stopped the car was running bad and smoking from tail pipe.every body deserve some help especially with their cars with so many crooks out here this is my way of blessing people and I really enjoy doing it

You gotta tear it down to get to the cam and see. I do them so much, I know what it sounds like if the Cam is bad

No. Only if you are mechanically inclined to fix it yourself. With the transmission problems and the lifter problems you’re not gonna be happy.

@AlexTheCarDoctor Ok thanks You can get some look around for another option for a suv

If you looking for luxury, the Lincoln Navigators are better

Sounds like it could be transmission related. Are there any warning lights?

@@AlexTheCarDoctor no check engine lights and low miles. Not sure where to start!

@@dskokos77 I will love to see this problem in person

Yes it did

About a day are you in the Atlanta area

@@AlexTheCarDoctor I'm actually in Pittsburgh area. I wish I was near you.

@@carloss2542 me too buddy.a lifter would normally make a ticking noise you may have another issue

I’m editing the assembly video now. Customer is very happy! Stay tuned it’s a good one.

U the man I wish u were in Nyc

Thanks buddy

I got the same one 2015 making that same noise but it’s not that loud only when u open the hood u hear it, I spoke to my man he told me to get him the lifters and the head gasket kit, hopefully it will go away

U think it will go away 💯 %

And it only has 98000 miles on it.

@@lamontbrown2504 hey there, sorry to hear about your truck. Tip/advice time and this is for everyone who see this don’t take A certain make of vehicle to a dealership that specialize in another make of vehicle the mechanics most of the time that work on cars there are very picky about what they work on and will not want to work on it or do a good job, this have been my experience from being in the industry so long.what was the outcome

No outcome yet still waiting on this Toyota dealership to do the right thing. We will see what happens I'm prepared for a fight, though.

@@lamontbrown2504 that’s The spirit

I’m located in Morrow, Ga. Just outside Atlanta. Would love to work on your Cadillac if you are in the area.

Where's your shop? Or should I leave my email?

@@mblack8115 ok cool. Here’s the address 1850 Joy Lake Rd. Ste A Morrow, Ga 30260. Open Monday - Friday. 470-435-0015 is the shop number. Can’t wait to meet ya!

@@AlexTheCarDoctor ok, same here, my ticking is not that loud, but it is noticable. I hope u can help me! Thanks for the info, will meet!

It’s a possibility are you using the recommended oil and what is the mileage on your truck

144k and I take it to a place for oil changes and use the high mileage oil

@@angelcantu2850 that’s the wrong oil they should be using a high quality full synthetic oil

@@angelcantu2850 I have a feeling that you may have a bad lifter

Thank you for replying. I am taking it to get checked tomorrow. I appreciate it.

From my research just disabling is just a bandaid to a gun shot wound, you have to completely remove it that’s lifters new cam and plug the oil passages in the valley along with New valley Tray

@@AlexTheCarDoctor F IT'S REALLY HELPING TO CLOSE THE V4 OIL CHANNEL SO THAT IT DOESN'T WORK? IT'S JUST THAT A LOT OF FUEL CONSUMPTION WILL BE AS I UNDERSTOOD AND THAT'S IT

Why are they replacing all of them on that side they are normally not a problem

Wow man this new GM v8 are something else

I've got 276k on the dash , I can write a book on this truck. I swapped the motor last year , put a range afm disabler in it , and praying until my factory order on the new 2022 one gets delivered 🙏🏽

That’s terrible news

It depends on if the Camshaft got damaged. If not, you just replace the lifters. But if the CAM did get damaged, then you’d need to replace CAM and lifters. See video here : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oZ6hjL1-ttilaWw.html

@@AlexTheCarDoctor 🍻🥃

The older ones are fine!

That sounds tempting, as we love Savannah 😁 but the shop is super busy and I’m not able to take any time away. But oh how I wish I could lol 😎

Ok I’ll come there if I can get appointment and you can come whenever you want it will be open just give me a few weeks notice Everyone needs brake sometimes But do you have any openings

@@Annette-pp4wk call the shop. Shan will get you in, whatever appointment you need 470-435-0015

1850 Joy Lake Rd. STE A Morrow, Ga 30260

No I didn’t can you send me a link it will help many of my customers

More info please

I agree they should have stuck to what was working

@@AlexTheCarDoctor I've got a 5.3 sitting here... I'm looking at building it and removing the DoD which of course takes a new cam, programming, and such... can you refer me to a programmer that will complete this operation?

The programmer I use is hp tuner it’s like 500$ and come with 2 credits

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