4.6 3V tick tick tick sound
#1
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4.6 3V tick tick tick sound
Hello all. I have searched all over the net and can't find any real answer to this problem. So my 2008 mustang GT 5-speed has developed a tick sound. The sound is directly related to the RPM's as it gets faster and slower with the throttle. It's NOT a knocking sound. It sounds like an electronic lighter. Like most electric ignitions on stovetops. I'm gonna try and get a video of it up when I get home. Thanks.
#2
Hello all. I have searched all over the net and can't find any real answer to this problem. So my 2008 mustang GT 5-speed has developed a tick sound. The sound is directly related to the RPM's as it gets faster and slower with the throttle. It's NOT a knocking sound. It sounds like an electronic lighter. Like most electric ignitions on stovetops. I'm gonna try and get a video of it up when I get home. Thanks.
#3
Hello all. I have searched all over the net and can't find any real answer to this problem. So my 2008 mustang GT 5-speed has developed a tick sound. The sound is directly related to the RPM's as it gets faster and slower with the throttle. It's NOT a knocking sound. It sounds like an electronic lighter. Like most electric ignitions on stovetops. I'm gonna try and get a video of it up when I get home. Thanks.
#5
THE RED FLASH ------ Master-Moderator
I owned my previous 2005 GT for over 8 years and never noticed any type of ticking sounds whatsoever..
I now own a 2006 GT which I've had for almost a year now and have not noticed any ticking sounds either.. My current 06 GT also has a Saleen S/C !
I now own a 2006 GT which I've had for almost a year now and have not noticed any ticking sounds either.. My current 06 GT also has a Saleen S/C !
#8
Shelby GT350 Member
I had the wall on a rocker collapse, I know they're called something else on our engines, and it was making a ticking sound. The roller had seized up and was grinding the cam lobe down. However as most have said it could just be your injectors, but in my case it wasn't.
#9
I Have No Life
BS!
They tick like a mother.
Must be your hearing going on ya :P
But seriously yes the ticking is normal under the hood.
I can even hear mine when it's closed, but moreso when its open.
#10
Cobra Member
#11
legacy Tms Member
hopefully its just injectors- but if its louder in one area...hmm...
just in case it *might* be a 'roller finger follower' busted a roller (only heard of two of them) might suggest a oil change, carefully cut the oil filter open, look for metal shavings- if theres a lot of glitter or worse, better get the wallet out. MTAS in here had one break and the hammering busted the head too- ouch.
heard of cam phasers failing kinda frequently, but its pretty loud from what ive heard on youtube videos- more than what most folks would call ticking.
just in case it *might* be a 'roller finger follower' busted a roller (only heard of two of them) might suggest a oil change, carefully cut the oil filter open, look for metal shavings- if theres a lot of glitter or worse, better get the wallet out. MTAS in here had one break and the hammering busted the head too- ouch.
heard of cam phasers failing kinda frequently, but its pretty loud from what ive heard on youtube videos- more than what most folks would call ticking.
#12
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Thanks for the replies. I've had my mustang for 4 years and I know the normal Ticking from the injectors but this is louder. Much louder. I can hear it loud and clear at a stop light. Im gonna pull the covers off and see if anything looks bad. I like the idea of cutting open the oil filter.... I just did an oil change today. Thought maybe a little 5W30 might shut it up but nothing changed. I pulled the wires off the injectors one at a time to see if any sounds changed but it all sound the same.
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Thanks for the replies. I've had my mustang for 4 years and I know the normal Ticking from the injectors but this is louder. Much louder. I can hear it loud and clear at a stop light. Im gonna pull the covers off and see if anything looks bad. I like the idea of cutting open the oil filter.... I just did an oil change today. Thought maybe a little 5W30 might shut it up but nothing changed. I pulled the wires off the injectors one at a time to see if any sounds changed but it all sound the same.
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Hello all. I have searched all over the net and can't find any real answer to this problem. So my 2008 mustang GT 5-speed has developed a tick sound. The sound is directly related to the RPM's as it gets faster and slower with the throttle. It's NOT a knocking sound. It sounds like an electronic lighter. Like most electric ignitions on stovetops. I'm gonna try and get a video of it up when I get home. Thanks.
hopefully its just injectors- but if its louder in one area...hmm...
just in case it *might* be a 'roller finger follower' busted a roller (only heard of two of them) might suggest a oil change, carefully cut the oil filter open, look for metal shavings- if theres a lot of glitter or worse, better get the wallet out. MTAS in here had one break and the hammering busted the head too- ouch.
heard of cam phasers failing kinda frequently, but its pretty loud from what ive heard on youtube videos- more than what most folks would call ticking.
just in case it *might* be a 'roller finger follower' busted a roller (only heard of two of them) might suggest a oil change, carefully cut the oil filter open, look for metal shavings- if theres a lot of glitter or worse, better get the wallet out. MTAS in here had one break and the hammering busted the head too- ouch.
heard of cam phasers failing kinda frequently, but its pretty loud from what ive heard on youtube videos- more than what most folks would call ticking.
Some also have had chain tensioners wear causing tick from slack in the timing chain.
As you know, all OHC's have that nice clickety clack and whir sound up top - esp with the 3V having 24 working away.
But the OP makes it sound like this is different from what he has been hearing before and definitely louder than before.
Certainly worth draining the oil and inspecting. Also to pull the cam covers next. Perhaps you can isolate which side is making the tick. The old method of a long screwdriver or rod against the cam cover and against your ear (unless you have a stethoscope). Inspect those rollers. They could have been made better. Too bad those Jesel followers with roller bearings are priced out the wazzou!
Good luck!
Last edited by cdynaco; 6/7/14 at 04:32 PM.
#15
could be cam phasers, or there are small screens between the block and the chain tensioners, they can get plugged, which cuts the oil pressure to the tensioners, relaxing the chain which will make a lot noise.
#16
legacy Tms Member
never had mine apart, but *thought* the chain tensioners had a ratchet device so they can only advance- to prevent slack after car sits a while?
#19
legacy Tms Member
mine ( both the 06 and the 09 ) sound like the roush video- kinda a even clattering sound, similar to a old solid lifter cam, about same on both banks... the first video it seemed a lot louder on one, on the passenger side...guess injectors dont necessarily all tick the same
anyone know if its safe to unplug one at a time? I assume they are open collector transistor switched, but unsure
anyone know if its safe to unplug one at a time? I assume they are open collector transistor switched, but unsure
#20
THE RED FLASH ------ Master-Moderator
As my hearing is more than likely going from all the years of drone and just haven't noticed the injectors ticking