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Guys and Gals, I've noticed over the past few months a distinct ticking sound coming from the top end of my 2006 Mustang GT (yes, louder than usual). Now the car isn't throwing any codes and the performance doesn't appear to have declined.
Based on the sound, my first assumption was a blown header gasket. So I replaced both gaskets but that didn't change the sound. My next guess was a dirty fuel injector so I had a fuel injector service performed but that also didn't solve the problem. I even thought maybe one of the MSD coil packs was failing so I put the original coil packs back on but this too didn't solve the issue.
If I didn't know better it almost sounds like the oil system isn't presurizing properly, but as I said the oil pressure reads good and there are no codes being thrown.
If anyone has any additional thoughts on what it couild be, I'd appreciate the insight. I'm really reluctant to take it back to Ford given the various modifications that have been performed over the years. Thanks.
Based on the sound, my first assumption was a blown header gasket. So I replaced both gaskets but that didn't change the sound. My next guess was a dirty fuel injector so I had a fuel injector service performed but that also didn't solve the problem. I even thought maybe one of the MSD coil packs was failing so I put the original coil packs back on but this too didn't solve the issue.
If I didn't know better it almost sounds like the oil system isn't presurizing properly, but as I said the oil pressure reads good and there are no codes being thrown.
If anyone has any additional thoughts on what it couild be, I'd appreciate the insight. I'm really reluctant to take it back to Ford given the various modifications that have been performed over the years. Thanks.
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I've read about rattle noise from piston slap and chain rattle from worn tensioners. Is it pronounced under one cam cover more than the other? I've also read of failed finger followers but that should be easy to isolate.
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Yes the tick is definitely greater on the drivers side. Is this something that can be fixed at home or best to have a professional look at it. As for my concern with the dealer, the car is out of warranty but I I've heard stories of service techs overriding custom tunes and/or removing performance parts in an attempt to return it back to stock spec...hehehe Being on a first name basis with good ole Murphy, I try and error on the sid eof caution with dealers.
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Yes the tick is definitely greater on the drivers side. Is this something that can be fixed at home or best to have a professional look at it. As for my concern with the dealer, the car is out of warranty but I I've heard stories of service techs overriding custom tunes and/or removing performance parts in an attempt to return it back to stock spec...hehehe Being on a first name basis with good ole Murphy, I try and error on the sid eof caution with dealers.
Do you have a stethascope to first check? Or the old long handled screwdriver from the cam cover to the ear trick?
If it is a problem with a finger follower you would have to take the cam out.
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Thanks CDYNACO, I'll pop off the cam cover and check. If its a finger which necessitates removing the cam then I might as well upgrade to the hot cams while I'm in there.
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