Engine Tick - Anyone else?
Tuned
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Could it be the exhaust manifold gasket? My 2004 F150 way back in the day did have the cam phaser tick fixed, then many years later i had what was noticeable going near a building etc....that was the exhaust manifold gasket....been quiet for years. Just a thought
Jim H
Jim H
Laughing Gas
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From: Hatfield's side of river
Does his go away at about 1400-1500 rpm?
Laughing Gas
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From: Hatfield's side of river
There are people complaining about these trucks being so quiet that people get out of them and walk away while the engine is running. I guess you won't have that problem.
Have you thought about trying a bottle of XL-17 just to see if that would stop your ticking?
Have you thought about trying a bottle of XL-17 just to see if that would stop your ticking?
Cargo Master
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From: Montana
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Here's a video of the engine ticking just in from my brother
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLpyRet_CYw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLpyRet_CYw
Posting Guru
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Let'em tick boys.
The only reason you could not hear this before is that the engines were so noisy. Some tick and some do not. The engines that do last as long as those that don't.
My 2015 ticked a bit after the 1st oil change and has been good since.
Or maybe I don't notice it anymore.
The only reason you could not hear this before is that the engines were so noisy. Some tick and some do not. The engines that do last as long as those that don't.
My 2015 ticked a bit after the 1st oil change and has been good since.
Or maybe I don't notice it anymore.
New User
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I can't lol. I can hear this thing from across the jobsite. Just about everyone is like, what's wrong with your truck? I need a fix, even if it is a snake oil additive! xl 17 can't be found so... Maybe Lucas makes something
Lead Driver
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From: Cartersville, Ga
The XL-17 didn't stop the tick for me on my 2012. It magically vanished at around 45-50k miles.
Tuned
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From: Conroe, TX
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I feel like this thread needs a revival. 5200 miles when I left Denver towing my Voltage 3950 to Portland, Oregon. After 3/4 of the first day I notice the ticking start. Truck has never had it before. Gets worse. 2nd day the tick is still there. Lower RPM, lower speeds and heavy throttle much like everyone else. I can feel it in the throttle pedal and the steering wheel. Very loud and very annoying. My 4th Powerstroke in 5 years. I am headed to the dealer when/if I get back. It is loud enough to make me wonder if things are coming apart. Very much the typewriter noise. I am not going to tolerate a truck that does this. My other three have not.