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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 03:15 PM
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you sure its just not the normal injectors, cams making noise? And how about that pipe you had to remove and install into your header? did you use a hightemp sealent on the threads?
 
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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No, just antisieze. that could be it, but the other guys 5.4 doesnt have the EGR either and i believe we have the same tick. and it only began with headers. at least the downpipes are still tight with those grade 8 bolts i put in
 
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