noisy engine
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
noisy engine
Im getting a clapping sound from the lower rear end of my engine, sounds close to the bell housing. sounds similar to sticky valve noise. anyone else have a similar problem? if so what is it, its driving me nuts.
Freshman User
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
From: Ohio
Yeah I have a simular sound but mine is makeing a clacking noise when I start the engine up cold. After it warms up though it quites. Who nos Im just going to keep on driveing it until it blows up hopefully no time soon only has 91*** miles on it.
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 42,561
Likes: 420
From: Long Island USA
There has been at least one or two reports of cracked flexplates (auto tranny flywheel).
Or the torque converter is coming loose from the flexplate.
MXZX1100cc, you might have the piston slap that was prevalent on the '99's and maybe 2000's.
Or the torque converter is coming loose from the flexplate.
MXZX1100cc, you might have the piston slap that was prevalent on the '99's and maybe 2000's.
Freshman User
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
From: Ohio
Thanks Krewat! So is piston slap something I should worry about, or is it not harmfull to my motor? Because iam about ready to put a heafty amount of money into it for some rims and tires.
Last edited by MXZX1100cc; Jul 19, 2007 at 08:26 AM.
Trending Topics
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 42,561
Likes: 420
From: Long Island USA
Piston slap was NEVER an issue on Ford modular motors. Sounds like crap, yes.
Going to break? Nope.
Some people tried different brands of oil, or synthetics, and it quieted down. You might want to try that just to ease your worries
Lots of people reported very high miles, with the slapping going on all it's life, so I don't think you have anything to worry about.
Of course, if it's getting louder over time, that's not a good thing.
Going to break? Nope.
Some people tried different brands of oil, or synthetics, and it quieted down. You might want to try that just to ease your worries
Lots of people reported very high miles, with the slapping going on all it's life, so I don't think you have anything to worry about.
Of course, if it's getting louder over time, that's not a good thing.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
