tick tick tick tick

sdd228 · 07-08-2003, 09:25 PM

ok i have this real annoying ticking sound when i accelerate. i think its the lifters because my brother's car did the same thing? is this an expensive fix? this noise has gotten louder and it makes my car sound like crap. what should i do?

NYC1 · 07-08-2003, 10:12 PM

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Originally posted by sdd228
ok i have this real annoying ticking sound when i accelerate. i think its the lifters because my brother's car did the same thing? is this an expensive fix? this noise has gotten louder and it makes my car sound like crap. what should i do?

The EXACT same thing just happened to my car yesterday.

I need to get it fixed ASAP!!

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=344946

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=345476

bigred90gt · 07-09-2003, 12:08 AM

Check for exhaust leaks before you tear your engine apart and replace the lifters.

bottlebaby91 · 07-09-2003, 12:16 AM

Most likely an exhaust leak. Usually a lifter tick you cant here when you are at higher rpm's.

PKRWUD · 07-09-2003, 02:14 AM

I agree. Get a 3 foot piece of heater hose, and use it like a stethescope; put one end to your ear, and stick the other end around the exhaust ports when the engine is idling, and listen for it.

Take care,
~Chris

NYC1 · 07-09-2003, 08:42 AM

Don't mean to steal you thread man, but it'll help us both.

Will an exhaust leak go from ticking to louder knocking?

PKRWUD · 07-09-2003, 12:25 PM

Eventually, yes. But only after it burns up the exhaust valve.

UglyFast88 · 07-09-2003, 02:19 PM

Don't forget to check at the h-pipe as well. I had a leak there, that sounded like lifters. Try jarring your exhaust pipes first, and see if it changes pitch a little. That's how I found mine. We were putting on slicks, and had to kick the pipes away, and when I fired it up, the noise was almost gone...

Now that (I think!) things lined up better, my h-pipe was loose.

Good luck!

sdd228 · 07-09-2003, 03:35 PM

my brother and i ended up taking a look under the hood and found out that the headers were loose as hell, and im missing a bolt on the end of the headers. we tightened 'em up and the sound is almost gone. the only thing i need to know is how big of a bolt do i need to secure the last part of the header (theres one bolt missing) theyre BBK 1 5/8" thanks for all replies

PKRWUD · 07-10-2003, 03:04 AM

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Originally posted by sdd228
my brother and i ended up taking a look under the hood and found out that the headers were loose as hell, and im missing a bolt on the end of the headers. we tightened 'em up and the sound is almost gone. the only thing i need to know is how big of a bolt do i need to secure the last part of the header (theres one bolt missing) theyre BBK 1 5/8" thanks for all replies

3/8"x16x3/4" preferably with a 3/8" head.

Take care,
~Chris

NYC1 · 07-17-2003, 02:42 PM

Luckily you'rs was just bolt. I was told mine's a bent valve after the motor was opened up.

The heads have to be sent to a machine shop. What things would cause a valve to bend?

Also, since the motor is open, what else would anyone else recommend doing as far as mods or anything else. New valve springs, cam, etc?

Thanks.

07-08-2003, 09:25 PM	#1
sdd228 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: penfield, ny, u.s. Posts: 78	tick tick tick tick ok i have this real annoying ticking sound when i accelerate. i think its the lifters because my brother's car did the same thing? is this an expensive fix? this noise has gotten louder and it makes my car sound like crap. what should i do? __________________ '89 lx 5.0-FLowmasters, H-pipe with cats, 373's, pulleys, BBk headers Best 1/4 mile- 14.1 @98 mph (67 deg. 90+ humidity) Married and bought the new mods... Nitto DR's 245/50R16 NOS hopefully 100 shot

07-09-2003, 12:08 AM	#3
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	Check for exhaust leaks before you tear your engine apart and replace the lifters. __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

07-09-2003, 02:14 AM	#5
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	I agree. Get a 3 foot piece of heater hose, and use it like a stethescope; put one end to your ear, and stick the other end around the exhaust ports when the engine is idling, and listen for it. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

07-09-2003, 08:42 AM	#6
NYC1 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 169	Don't mean to steal you thread man, but it'll help us both. Will an exhaust leak go from ticking to louder knocking? __________________ 94GT 5spd Coupe 1/4 = 13.6@103 60ft = 2.0315 on Michelin Pilots GT 40 Intake GT 40Y Aluminum heads 1.7 rockers, BBK Cold air Fluidyne, BBK long tubes & H-Pipe 65mm TB Al Driveshaft Hurst Shifter Cobra R hood HPM Subframes Control Arms Future mods = Procharger and/or 331/347 Stroker, Turbo? Rice Haters Club Member #77 FOR SALE: Strut Tower Brace $30

07-09-2003, 12:25 PM	#7
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Eventually, yes. But only after it burns up the exhaust valve. __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

07-09-2003, 12:16 AM	#4
bottlebaby91 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 141	Most likely an exhaust leak. Usually a lifter tick you cant here when you are at higher rpm's.

07-09-2003, 02:19 PM	#8
UglyFast88 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Fordland Posts: 117	Don't forget to check at the h-pipe as well. I had a leak there, that sounded like lifters. Try jarring your exhaust pipes first, and see if it changes pitch a little. That's how I found mine. We were putting on slicks, and had to kick the pipes away, and when I fired it up, the noise was almost gone... Now that (I think!) things lined up better, my h-pipe was loose. Good luck! __________________ '88 Speed Density LX 1998 Explorer motor 1.7 Roller Rockers GT-40 lower ported & polished Cobra upper intake MAC CAI Aluminum Pullies FRPP P-Shortys Cop car cam (to insult) Competition Engineering F/R adjustables Flowmasters New black carpet and... '84 Racin' Tempo seats! Cars' best run in 2002 with stock 150,000 mile 302 with pullies, exhaust and roller rockers only... 13.27 at 101.5 mph

07-09-2003, 03:35 PM	#9
sdd228 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: penfield, ny, u.s. Posts: 78	my brother and i ended up taking a look under the hood and found out that the headers were loose as hell, and im missing a bolt on the end of the headers. we tightened 'em up and the sound is almost gone. the only thing i need to know is how big of a bolt do i need to secure the last part of the header (theres one bolt missing) theyre BBK 1 5/8" thanks for all replies __________________ '89 lx 5.0-FLowmasters, H-pipe with cats, 373's, pulleys, BBk headers Best 1/4 mile- 14.1 @98 mph (67 deg. 90+ humidity) Married and bought the new mods... Nitto DR's 245/50R16 NOS hopefully 100 shot

07-17-2003, 02:42 PM	#11
NYC1 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 169	Luckily you'rs was just bolt. I was told mine's a bent valve after the motor was opened up. The heads have to be sent to a machine shop. What things would cause a valve to bend? Also, since the motor is open, what else would anyone else recommend doing as far as mods or anything else. New valve springs, cam, etc? Thanks. __________________ 94GT 5spd Coupe 1/4 = 13.6@103 60ft = 2.0315 on Michelin Pilots GT 40 Intake GT 40Y Aluminum heads 1.7 rockers, BBK Cold air Fluidyne, BBK long tubes & H-Pipe 65mm TB Al Driveshaft Hurst Shifter Cobra R hood HPM Subframes Control Arms Future mods = Procharger and/or 331/347 Stroker, Turbo? Rice Haters Club Member #77 FOR SALE: Strut Tower Brace $30

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