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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 03:35 PM
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Only had my truck a few months so I'm not sure if this is normal, but if I drive more than a few miles when I turn the truck off and get out I hear some crackling noises (especially on a hot day). Almost sounds like my Rice Krispy's in the morning. Obviously something is heating up. Just wondering if anyone knew the cause and if there is concern.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 03:51 PM
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Its the heat sheilds around the exhaust system ,
usually!

Most cars do it too!

Rich
 
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 03:59 PM
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I agree with FortyFords, it's the exhaust components cooling down.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 04:08 PM
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My truck has done this fron day one. It still does it but not quite as long anymore.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 04:30 PM
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Thanks. That puts my mind at ease.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 05:06 PM
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Be very careful with this one. It is condensation hitting your heat shield but before it hits it it runs down the #6 injector. Which after a while will cause a short and it will have to be replaced.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 08:31 PM
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Condesation from what? a/c ?
How can that hit injector # 6?

please explain !!!!!! never heard of this.

Rich
 
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 07:59 AM
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FortyFords:
I apologize for giving you the wrong number, the ac condensation will drip on or run over #4 injector. I know of 2 times that this has happened, and replacement was necessary. But it could bypass it as easily as it hits it I guess. Just something to watch for.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 12:15 PM
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The popping noises you are hearing are from your exhaust system and related thin metal parts. As your system heats up, these metal parts such as the pipes, muffler and heat shields expand so the noises you are hearing is the metal returning back to it's original form. It's all normal.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 12:36 PM
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I don't think it's the actual "metal" but the folds and welded areas.

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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 12:52 PM
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Originally posted by JSWard
FortyFords:
I apologize for giving you the wrong number, the ac condensation will drip on or run over #4 injector. I know of 2 times that this has happened, and replacement was necessary. But it could bypass it as easily as it hits it I guess. Just something to watch for.
Thanks JS

I know we have had in the past a problem with the heater hose leaking on the coil packs and causing a problem !

good info ,thanks for the heads up!

Rich
 
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