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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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Mystery ticking

Hello friends, my 93 F150 5 liter has developed a ticking sound that is only audible when in gear or right when you hit the gas in neutral. I've check spark plugs, they're all tight, reseated the wires, even listened by taking the wires off one by one. It still won't go away. I can't tell if it's an exhaust leak, compression loss or a bad lifter. If you need a video/audio to get an idea, let me know. I need help and this has been bugging me for a a week or two.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 03:58 PM
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Anybody? Help?
 
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 03:59 PM
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Is this an exhaust leak or something worse?
 
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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Usually a tick under load is an exhaust leak but it could also be a loose flex plate to converter bolts.
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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Mine was ticking and it was the EGR line broke under the upper intake.
I cound not find it at first because there is heat wrap around the line.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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Do you have a crossover pipe at the back of the heads?
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 05:07 AM
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I'm going to say its probably an exhaust leak. If you have the AIR crossover pipe on the back of the heads, check the diverter valve on top of it. Mine broke off and caused an exhaust leak.
 
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