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03-22-2012, 02:16 PM

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mustangGT86_05

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I figured you were joking, its just like I and ttocs said for us to help you we need all the info we can get. Knocks and ticks can sound the same to an untrained ear

03-22-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TrimDrip

You are looking for slack in a rocker that would cause the racket. You won't be able to see the lifters themselves. And you can put the car back together without that valve cover and crank it like that if it makes it easier to diagnose. Problem with that is they are non-adjustable so, no turning a nut to quieten the noise. I can think of a few things you could try but, it would be better to replace the lifters.

You could also try some transmission fluid in the oil. May lube up a stuck lifter.

Lifters do bleed off so it may be better to do while warm.

How did you get the pony off the cap to paint them? Just prise them off? I want a set and since I can't buy them anywhere, I may do the paint thing myself.

Well im at dmv today doin the thing. I have a video but imma have to figure out how to post it., on vid you can clearly hear the tick/knock. Ill try from work later. Thanks

Oh and the ponies i just covered the center cap ponie with masking tape and used a razor to cut around the ponie., worked nice! I would deff rec you spray em yourself.., easy., fast., cheap!

03-22-2012, 02:47 PM

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man soooo much more info would be needed for us to really help you. What aftermarket parts are on the motor? Does it vary with rmps? Does anything other then getting up to temp make it quieter?

Yes., anything to help! My engine is stock., idles steady at 800., as far as i can tell sound weakens after wArm temp ., ill try to postvid

03-22-2012, 03:35 PM

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If the sound fades as it warms up its a pretty good indication it isn't a knock, a knock tends to keep hammering no matter what.

03-22-2012, 04:19 PM

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So noise that goes away as the engine warms up is likely just a hydraulic lifter bleeding off then filling back up as the engine warms? Any reason for concern, or can it be put off til one can afford adjustable lifters and new springs?

03-22-2012, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mustangGT86_05

If the sound fades as it warms up its a pretty good indication it isn't a knock, a knock tends to keep hammering no matter what.

it fades but doesnt go away. Im try n to post vid right now!!

03-22-2012, 07:58 PM

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Here ya go guys, sorry bout the quality but sound is there!

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/8559/5nx.mp4

Last edited by Js88lx; 03-22-2012 at 07:59 PM. Reason: link didnt work

03-22-2012, 08:19 PM

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my bad guys i cant find anyother way to post. i try'd youtube but MOV file didnt load. this was the only way of doing it! I hope you guys trust me enough..! thanks..or if anyone can make the file load up..? Thanks