kevin2004

when i first start my 2004 i get a tick tick tick but it only last about 30 seconds, then when i go to the store and i come out 30 min later it will do it again but only for about 30 seconds the car has 86,000 miles on it pls can anyone tell me what this is. i just got this car yesterday, its my pride and joy and i dont want to hurt anything

robinson209

If you have a crack in your exhaust manifold then that would cause a tick. Can you hear where the sound is coming from?

Matt's 95 Stang

^^Comman problem with your year. Get a pair of 94-98 headers (better flow design) or just go to a weld shop and get it welded back up.

Matthew

robinson209

He's right. You can weld it for cheap. This is usually a temporary fix. I wouldn't plan on a weld job holding up in the long run.

Shaunmac9128

As stated, could be a cracked, passanger?, side exhaust manifold due to the a/c dripping on it.

kevin2004

thank you for all the info ill go see if i can get it figured out.someone said if the oil filter is not motorcraft it will make noise is that true, and what would you recomend using for as far as oil goes

neo8222

lifter tap mebe?

PurdySVT

use motorcraft filter and oil both are good prices for what you get! a full synthetic is good to like Mobil 1 etc

Synyster06Gates

They have a different EGR routing and won't work without some fabrication, at least for the passenger side. Just went through this, except mine broke all the way through and left my pipe hanging...