4.6L 2v Lifter tick?
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4.6L 2v Lifter tick?
Hi im new to the truck scene I just recently bought a
05 F-150 XLT with a 4.6L 2v from my brother with 167xxx miles on it he wasnt using it for a while so it just sat there, the first day I drove it it was quiet smooth running quiet engine bay a couple days later once going to get my tags and everything I noticed the truck was low on oil when I checked the dipstick and also started hearing a small tick did a full oil change with Mobil 1 high mileage 5w20 and motorcraft oil filter and the sound is still there. When I record from the engine bay the tick seems quiet but when I go lower I can hear it I noticed a stud on the manifold is broken and heard it could cause a puttering tick sound but it doesnt go away after the engine is up to temp I assume it may be a lifter because the sound seems to come from what seems in between the valve cover and manifold and I cant seem to pin point the exact area. Where should I start? I have lifter and valve cover gasket in my amazon cart ready to order but want to make sure it is that problem where should I start? Thank yall
05 F-150 XLT with a 4.6L 2v from my brother with 167xxx miles on it he wasnt using it for a while so it just sat there, the first day I drove it it was quiet smooth running quiet engine bay a couple days later once going to get my tags and everything I noticed the truck was low on oil when I checked the dipstick and also started hearing a small tick did a full oil change with Mobil 1 high mileage 5w20 and motorcraft oil filter and the sound is still there. When I record from the engine bay the tick seems quiet but when I go lower I can hear it I noticed a stud on the manifold is broken and heard it could cause a puttering tick sound but it doesnt go away after the engine is up to temp I assume it may be a lifter because the sound seems to come from what seems in between the valve cover and manifold and I cant seem to pin point the exact area. Where should I start? I have lifter and valve cover gasket in my amazon cart ready to order but want to make sure it is that problem where should I start? Thank yall
Last edited by Chinos.Visuals; Jul 9, 2024 at 01:27 AM. Reason: Trying to add video files
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As tbear853 said, ditch the 5w20 for at least 5w30.
The w20 is too thin for these engines.
Same for me with the video, but based on your description, if you have 1 broken exhaust manifold stud there is likely more.
Even with just 1, there is typically a "ticking" sound that "can" quiet a bit once warmed up, but not necessarily.
Also, IDK what you have in your Amazon cart, but do yourself a favor & skip the Amazon/eBay garbage & get only OEM parts.
Keep in mind, even if you are buying a "Motorcraft" part on Amazon, there is a good chance it is a Chinese knock off.
The w20 is too thin for these engines.
Same for me with the video, but based on your description, if you have 1 broken exhaust manifold stud there is likely more.
Even with just 1, there is typically a "ticking" sound that "can" quiet a bit once warmed up, but not necessarily.
Also, IDK what you have in your Amazon cart, but do yourself a favor & skip the Amazon/eBay garbage & get only OEM parts.
Keep in mind, even if you are buying a "Motorcraft" part on Amazon, there is a good chance it is a Chinese knock off.
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