I have noticed a low tick coming from the engine when i accelerate. Its more noticable when the car is cold and at a low rpm.

Especailly noticeable when i accelerate in fourth from below 2000 Rpms.

Any ideas anyone? i have a C&L street CAIon there too.

 

Likely an exhaust leak, either on the exhaust manifold or on the flange to the mid-h-pipe.
As the metal heats up and expands, it may be sealing up. With time, it will get worse.

 

I have had 05-08 GT's and they all had minor ticking, they even sound like a sewing machine according to some reviews I have read, I believe it to be normal for these cars!

 

^ I`m with 2cokeman.
Valve train clearances are only correct at full operating temp.
The SOHC design puts the lifters/followers up top where they`re more easily heard
Even "hot " you can hear somemechanical noise.
Fully warming up before "working" any engine is just good practice.
Takes longer to get 6 qts of oil up to temp then it does the coolant.
None of us can hear this "tick" but it`s probably normal.
Use quality oil, keep it clean and you`ll be fine.
JMO

EDIT: I`m not sure what you mean by "under" 2000 rpm or how hard you`re "pulling" but it`s important not to lug an engine, either cold or warm.

 

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Checking this site I find neither a recall or TSB pertaining to cam chains. ? Anybody?
T.I.A.

 

hey i cant find it also sorry

 

read this Ticking and /or knocking noise form tsb 05-15-08 engine 4.6/5.4l do search of ticking and/or knocking noise form tsb 05-15-8 engines 4.6/5.4L and that will pull up the tsb paper

 

I`d love to read it, can`t locate it. Please provide a link or TSB number. Thanks!

 

go to yahoo.... then type....... ticking and/knocking noise from tsb 05-15-08 .....enter ..next the first one that comes up is stangnets tsbs scrol down until you see 05-15-08 and enter on it and that will pop it up ,, i just did it and im like a caveman good luck