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redmach1
07-04-2003, 10:21 AM
Any of you 4v guys have the dreaded driver's side engine tick that seems to come from the exhaust? My mach has it and it is driving me crazy. I have heard the 03 cobras are having problems with it, and I have the same heads. Anyone else? There is a TSB on it for the cobras, which basically is a head replacement that may or may not work. Ford is calling it a valve guide problem. I don't think I want anyone at any dealership around here tearing down my engine!!
Gt
07-04-2003, 11:01 AM
NitrousPete had that problem on his '03. He did a write up on re-tq'in the cams. Noise went away for a couple days, but came back.

Haven't heard of true fix yet.
Tally TransAm
07-04-2003, 12:12 PM
you should hear my sewing machine
Slow ET
07-04-2003, 12:55 PM
Originally posted by Tally TransAm
you should hear my sewing machine


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redmach1
07-04-2003, 01:52 PM
Originally posted by Tally TransAm
you should hear my sewing machine I have heard your car.
brandboZ28
07-04-2003, 02:48 PM
Originally posted by redmach1
I have heard your car.

Its loud!http://www.spacespider.net/emo/doa05.gif
Tally TransAm
07-04-2003, 02:53 PM
Originally posted by redmach1
I have heard your car.

have you heard how noisy the engine is with the hood up?
redmach1
07-05-2003, 02:38 AM
No. Do you have alot of valve train noise from the high lift cam?
you should hear my sewing machine I thought you were busting my balls.
Tally TransAm
07-05-2003, 01:24 PM
yeah, next time i see you you can hear it

all kinds of ticks and noises
IUP99snake
07-06-2003, 11:03 PM
no tick for me!!
T
07-06-2003, 11:39 PM
Originally posted by IUP99snake
no tick for me!!

just smoke
Tally TransAm
07-06-2003, 11:44 PM
Originally posted by T
just smoke

ouch
redmach1
07-07-2003, 08:21 AM
I don't mind little noises, they give an engine character. I just don't want to have a cam follower beaten to death due to a weak lash adjuster. I am through worrying about it until Ford can give me an answer. So to everybody, no I don't have solid lifters on cylinders 7 & 8. A little smoke is ok too--lubricates the rings real good!!:)