WhiteFoxGT

Well started a couple weeks ago, came back from lunch and hear my car knocking. Was definitely a downer considering my car has 60k miles. It started out doing it only when hot, but progressed to 24.7. Can only hear it at idle and it was coming from the passenger side valve cover towards the timing cover. Made this video:


Took the belt off hoping it was a pulley sound, but no dice. Using the screwdriver on to the ear method I determined it had to be valvetrain. Took the cover off and nothing was visible or tell tale. Ordered 16 new rockers and 16 new lash adjusters through the dealer. My next problem was getting the job done. I started searching for the Ford tool #s and came across this

http://www.shopfreedomracing.com/4V-...?categoryId=-1

Picked up that tool and began to work




Tool worked great. EXCEPT for cyl4 intake valve, the valve closest to the firewall, no matter how you positioned the tool and inserts... would NOT clear the cam cap and allow you to pivot the tool. Major bummer there. But I got 15 of the 16 rockers and lifters replaced, and the noise was definitely in the front so I let it slide.



All back together. Quiet (thank god). Job cost me ~590$ with me doin all the work. Im a seasoned mechanic by trade so I'd recommend anyone who isnt a zilch and knows how to be careful with engine work to attempt this repair. Took me longer to slide the new rockers in place then the rest of the job combined.

WhiteFoxGT

Not to mention the numerous transmissions I've gone through. And my built trans locking up a month after I got it. The door dings that multiply overnight, and overall headache this thing has become. Hate to say it, but as soon as I take care of all these issues....its GONE. Im done with mustangs for a while -__-

kzonts

Nice work. Glad you solved the problem!

BraMas

I bought the same tool from the same website a few month ago. It is much better than the one OTC sells.
I understand replacing the all the adjusters but why all the rockers? I only ask because there not usually a part that wears out

Doyon

I understand your frustration!! It's always one thing after another with mine...

WhiteFoxGT

not taking any chances....so i did em all at once

JC316

Getting that valve cover off sucks too much to take chances.

WhiteFoxGT

off is easy, back on so the gasket doesnt pinch and leave a giant oil puddle under the car is another story.

69MustangCoupe393cid

I wouldn't complain. Granted I can see you being pissed, but my engine completely blew up at 87k miles and was very well cared for...cost me 4 grand. Glad you got it fixed and back running again!

uberstang1

I got luxky withy car, granted i dont know if the trans was ever replaced or rebuilt but i boight the car woth 118k on it and that trans is still in it now at 150k with well pver 150 track passes and globs lf abuse, also put in a stock 97 cobra motor at 125k and that took globs lf abuse even supercharged with zero issues, when i pilled it i sold it lpcally last year and its still running in another local car lol