Another ticking/Clicking sound

evilmustang · 09-10-2001, 12:38 AM

I too have that darn ticking/clicking sound coming from my engine bay. It only happens after a long trip, or when I drive the car hard. And its very noticeable from inside the car and outside. It more of a tapping sound, but its hard to tell. I sounds like its coming from the passanger side of the engine. Anyone experiance this type of sound before?

5ohCOUPE · 09-10-2001, 02:32 PM

SOUNDS LIKE IT IS A LIFTER GOING BAD. HOW MANY MILES ON THE ENGINE?

evilmustang · 09-10-2001, 10:17 PM

1990 LX 124,000 miles on the stock engine

09-10-2001, 11:02 PM

'ticking' noises could be many things, but i've had bad plug wires arcing, exhaust leaks, and valve trains give a 'ticking' noise.

just a guess....

any other symptoms???

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Black,84 GT,ground effects,shorty headers, 'open' dual exh.,302 HO(no pollution control crap)bored .060, 10.5" clutch, T5,89 ported heads, edelbrock Performer manifold, Edelbrock 2122 cam, 600 Holley, high volume oil pump, front P235/60/R15's, rear P245/60/R15's.....

Some day (3:73 gears & N2O)!!!

will this ever end????

evilmustang · 09-10-2001, 11:13 PM

No other symptoms that I notice. Only ticks/clicks when driven hard or on long trips.
About a month ago the car stalled twice with the ac turned on when coming to a stop on neutral. No codes from computer never happen again.
Thanks.

90dpscoupe · 09-10-2001, 11:28 PM

I just had this same problem, but it turned out to be a smog pump about to lock up, i bypassed the the pump and it is cool, now my p/s pump is going bad

but i noticed by putting a long screwdriver to the parts and listening where it is (be careful while motor is running)

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90 lx coupe: 5spd, energy susp trans mounts, fms hd clutch, Mac coldair fenderwell, Mac h-pipe, supercoil, ADS chip, 160 stat, aluminum D/S, Black magic fan, 3.27grs.
Best time: 13.9116(on 225/60/15 firehawks)
Best mph: 98.17
Best 60': 1.9607

someday mods:4.10's, slicks.

PKRWUD · 09-11-2001, 05:31 AM

After a "long trip", your oil is at it's thinnest. Sounds like normal valvetrain wear to me. Try a thicker oil.

Take care
~Chris

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evilmustang · 09-11-2001, 07:48 AM

PKRWUD you make a good point. I use 10-40 castrol oil. I'll try 15-40 or 20-50.
Thanks

09-10-2001, 12:38 AM	#1
evilmustang Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: compton, CA, USA Posts: 63	Another ticking/Clicking sound I too have that darn ticking/clicking sound coming from my engine bay. It only happens after a long trip, or when I drive the car hard. And its very noticeable from inside the car and outside. It more of a tapping sound, but its hard to tell. I sounds like its coming from the passanger side of the engine. Anyone experiance this type of sound before?

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09-10-2001, 02:32 PM	#2
5ohCOUPE Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ORANGE PARK FL. USA Posts: 208	SOUNDS LIKE IT IS A LIFTER GOING BAD. HOW MANY MILES ON THE ENGINE?

09-10-2001, 10:17 PM	#3
evilmustang Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: compton, CA, USA Posts: 63	1990 LX 124,000 miles on the stock engine

09-10-2001, 11:02 PM	#4
jerryIII Guest Posts: n/a	'ticking' noises could be many things, but i've had bad plug wires arcing, exhaust leaks, and valve trains give a 'ticking' noise. just a guess.... any other symptoms??? ------------------ Black,84 GT,ground effects,shorty headers, 'open' dual exh.,302 HO(no pollution control crap)bored .060, 10.5" clutch, T5,89 ported heads, edelbrock Performer manifold, Edelbrock 2122 cam, 600 Holley, high volume oil pump, front P235/60/R15's, rear P245/60/R15's..... Some day (3:73 gears & N2O)!!! will this ever end????

09-10-2001, 11:13 PM	#5
evilmustang Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: compton, CA, USA Posts: 63	No other symptoms that I notice. Only ticks/clicks when driven hard or on long trips. About a month ago the car stalled twice with the ac turned on when coming to a stop on neutral. No codes from computer never happen again. Thanks.

09-10-2001, 11:28 PM	#6
90dpscoupe Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: sanantonio, Tx, usa Posts: 1,407	I just had this same problem, but it turned out to be a smog pump about to lock up, i bypassed the the pump and it is cool, now my p/s pump is going bad but i noticed by putting a long screwdriver to the parts and listening where it is (be careful while motor is running) ------------------ 90 lx coupe: 5spd, energy susp trans mounts, fms hd clutch, Mac coldair fenderwell, Mac h-pipe, supercoil, ADS chip, 160 stat, aluminum D/S, Black magic fan, 3.27grs. Best time: 13.9116(on 225/60/15 firehawks) Best mph: 98.17 Best 60': 1.9607 someday mods:4.10's, slicks.

09-11-2001, 05:31 AM	#7
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	After a "long trip", your oil is at it's thinnest. Sounds like normal valvetrain wear to me. Try a thicker oil. Take care ~Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: JimPorterRacing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN. The best tool you'll ever have, and it's free !!!

09-11-2001, 07:48 AM	#8
evilmustang Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: compton, CA, USA Posts: 63	PKRWUD you make a good point. I use 10-40 castrol oil. I'll try 15-40 or 20-50. Thanks