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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 12:09 PM
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engine tick

Hi, I have a 2003 f-150 4.6 2wd crew cab, and i had recently purchased this vehicle about a month ago, and just recently i had noticed that there is a tick coming from the passenger side of the motor, not very educated on these engines, im assuming its a valve tick? just changed the oil with motorcraft 5-20 synthetic, and motorcraft filter, seems to happen every now and then, and goes along with the rpm range, also i had put in a can of seafoam fuel system cleaner with a full tank of fuel if that makes a difference, any help is appreciated. thnkyou
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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check your exhaust manifold bolts i bet you have a stud or 2 broke off
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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^^X2^^ I have a few rotted off studs, and it makes a real light tick.. sometimes its louder than other times.
 
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