Ticking noise
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Ticking noise
Can anyone describe the difference in sound between a lifter tick and an exhaust leak? I have a ticking noise, almost sounds more like a puff of air noise, it only makes the noise when I push the accelerator and is coming from the right side. Noise is most noticeable if I put my head under the passenger side front fender. I am guessing I have an exhaust leak somewhere between the heads at cat but just wondering if anyone can explain the difference in sound. I'd think if it were the lifters they would tick at idle, right? The truck sounds great at idle (after doing a tune up) I just want to get rid of this annoying tick when I accelerate. Thanks for any help!
2002 Ford F-250 5.4l
2002 Ford F-250 5.4l
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Did you check your exhaust manifold bolts ? any broken bolt ?
Ticking noise could also be related to a "loosened spark plug" ( just prior to blow out ) . Several forum members got this ticking noise and ended up with a blown spark plug ( Timesert was the correct solution).
I recommend that you take the time to check all spark plugs ( Ford Spec. 14 ft-lb).
Good luck
Ticking noise could also be related to a "loosened spark plug" ( just prior to blow out ) . Several forum members got this ticking noise and ended up with a blown spark plug ( Timesert was the correct solution).
I recommend that you take the time to check all spark plugs ( Ford Spec. 14 ft-lb).
Good luck
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