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Mar 12, 2023 | 01:36 AM

kevin.ford-trucks

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Engine ticking sound

At startup and under acceleration for about 10 miles. Could just be me but I think it's worse after a 20 mile trip, off for 2 hours, then startup. It seems to get quieter after running. Ill have to listen to see if it stops entirely at some point.

I changed plugs and cops 2 years ago.

Manifold stud?

Anything else?

Mar 12, 2023 | 08:44 PM

02ExFilo

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Is it cold where you live? It is where I am at and I know its the manifold studs warmer days its not so bad or even noticeable.

Mar 12, 2023 | 09:38 PM

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Is it cold where you live? It is where I am at and I know its the manifold studs warmer days its not so bad or even noticeable.

Similar. About 40F today. Drove 30m, shut off for 2h, upon startup and under hard acceleration it ticks loud and rhythmic. Soft acceleration much quieter. After 15m even under acceleration it was barely noticeable. It used to tick more on the passenger side, now it's both.

If manifolds should I replace asap?

Mar 13, 2023 | 09:20 AM

02ExFilo

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Id get it checked out and start from there. Broken studs can be a DIY if you are capable but not to bad price for a shop to do it. If it still ticks after that might have to dig deeper. Getting studs fixed could consider a set of headers and Y-pipe if not done.