termi head tick cost

leebunnyz · June 27th, 2010, 02:12 PM

what the estimated cost to fix the head tick problem the cobras have?

weems · June 27th, 2010, 02:16 PM

Not 100% but I believe it requires new heads. But there is no problem with the head tick with the exception that its annoying.

leebunnyz · June 27th, 2010, 02:25 PM

im getting a cobra on wednesday and im freaking out about this noise! the car has 62k on it...you think if it doesnt have it by now then its most likely good?

weems · June 27th, 2010, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by leebunnyz

im getting a cobra on wednesday and im freaking out about this noise! the car has 62k on it...you think if it doesnt have it by now then its most likely good?

Yeah if it doesn't have it yet then it most likely won't. My mach 1 had it and it never really bothered me. Most people say the head cooling mod helps prevent this as well.

RCCOLA · June 27th, 2010, 10:26 PM

Can you explain why this head tick happens? From what I understand, one head has cooling issues and can cause detonation which is the tick?

leebunnyz · June 28th, 2010, 03:36 AM

Originally Posted by Stephen4036

goto SVT Performance for these questions.. plus theres a couple guys who sell the head cooling mod as well.

i did...noone answered. not many termi guys in here, but people are way more helpful here....anyway thanks guys

RC04SVT · June 28th, 2010, 07:12 AM

The tick is due to a valve guide getting too hot and going bad, and the cost is going to depend on how much work your going to do, or if your going to have it done, but here are the part numbers for the heads:

The part numbers for the latest Cobra heads (to fix the tick issue) are:
Left side head
Part # 2C5Z-6049-BAB
Right side head
Part # 2C5Z-6049-CAB

and no one over at SVTPERF probably answered because there are a billion post and a lot of information about the fix in the forum.

RCCOLA · June 28th, 2010, 11:37 AM

Oh Great. I did not realize that this head tick existed. I bought a set of used 03 cobra heads which I am going to port and replace by B-heads with. I will be replacing the guides and adding the cooling mod, should this take care of any issues?

Is there any way to tell if I have the tick by just looking at the heads?

Regards,

Doc8224 · June 28th, 2010, 01:11 PM

Just because it doesn't have it doesn't mean it won't get it. If it doesn't have it then invest in a good cooling mod (there are quite a few of them out there) that will prevent the head tick and any other problems that can arise from it.

RCCOLA · June 29th, 2010, 09:34 AM

Does anyone know how to identify the tick if the head is not on the engine?

Are there visual signs of wear, warping, discolouration?

Regards!

RC04SVT · June 29th, 2010, 11:47 AM

no, i don't think there is a way. Its possible for a machine shop to look over the heads and give you a report on it, but i think they would have to disassemble the heads for that. When they are on the car it is a clear and annoying sound that everyone hates. There are plenty of youtube videos showing what it sounds like.

It is said that if you have an 04, depending on the build date, you should have revised heads that shouldn't have the issue. my 04 doesn't have it(knock on wood), and i'm at 50k miles. But you never know. good cooling mod should take care of it though

RCCOLA · June 29th, 2010, 02:37 PM

Ok thanks for the info. I bought the heads from a fairly reputable person on the Toronto mustang forums-so I hope they dont have this tick. I'm going to have them ported and rebuilt anyway, so with the colling mod i hope it doesn't come up.

RC04SVT · June 29th, 2010, 11:26 PM

definitely do the mod while the heads are off/ motor is out of the car if possible. I haven't done the mod but from everything ive heard about the install its 10 times easier with the motor out or heads off

RCCOLA · June 30th, 2010, 10:15 AM

OK will do

Doc8224 · June 30th, 2010, 11:02 AM

If you are having them ported just have the machine shop replace the valve guides. Little bit of extra money but you'll know you are starting out with fresh heads and not have to back track later which will cost even more money.

RCCOLA · June 30th, 2010, 12:46 PM

Oh ya for sure I will get new guides.

June 27th, 2010, 02:12 PM	#1
leebunnyz MM Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,550 iTrader: 0 reviews	termi head tick cost what the estimated cost to fix the head tick problem the cobras have? __________________ Jesus Christ is #1 "The Founder Of Crews"

June 27th, 2010, 02:25 PM	#3
leebunnyz MM Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,550 iTrader: 0 reviews	im getting a cobra on wednesday and im freaking out about this noise! the car has 62k on it...you think if it doesnt have it by now then its most likely good? __________________ Jesus Christ is #1 "The Founder Of Crews"

June 27th, 2010, 10:26 PM	#5
RCCOLA Newbie 1999 body in white Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 38 iTrader: 0 reviews	Can you explain why this head tick happens? From what I understand, one head has cooling issues and can cause detonation which is the tick? __________________ If you can't beat 'em...drive a Ford

June 28th, 2010, 07:12 AM	#7
RC04SVT Regular 04 Cobra Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 363 iTrader: 0 reviews	The tick is due to a valve guide getting too hot and going bad, and the cost is going to depend on how much work your going to do, or if your going to have it done, but here are the part numbers for the heads: The part numbers for the latest Cobra heads (to fix the tick issue) are: Left side head Part # 2C5Z-6049-BAB Right side head Part # 2C5Z-6049-CAB and no one over at SVTPERF probably answered because there are a billion post and a lot of information about the fix in the forum. __________________ 04 Redfire Cobra SVT - JLT RAI, Bassani Catted X,Borla Stingers, MGW STS, Tune 08 Mazdaspeed 3 - Too many boltons - SOLD 00 Mustang GT - Too many boltons - Traded

June 28th, 2010, 11:37 AM	#8
RCCOLA Newbie 1999 body in white Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 38 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh Great. I did not realize that this head tick existed. I bought a set of used 03 cobra heads which I am going to port and replace by B-heads with. I will be replacing the guides and adding the cooling mod, should this take care of any issues? Is there any way to tell if I have the tick by just looking at the heads? Regards, __________________ If you can't beat 'em...drive a Ford

June 27th, 2010, 02:16 PM	#2
weems Tech Exchange Head Honcho 2003 SVT Cobra 11.70 @ 121 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Forsyth/Statesboro, GA Posts: 9,176 iTrader: 3 reviews	Not 100% but I believe it requires new heads. But there is no problem with the head tick with the exception that its annoying.

June 28th, 2010, 01:11 PM	#9
Doc8224 N/A 4v Guru 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,463 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	Just because it doesn't have it doesn't mean it won't get it. If it doesn't have it then invest in a good cooling mod (there are quite a few of them out there) that will prevent the head tick and any other problems that can arise from it. __________________ Military Crew U.S. Army Aviation Apache's Lead The Way

June 29th, 2010, 09:34 AM	#10
RCCOLA Newbie 1999 body in white Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 38 iTrader: 0 reviews	Does anyone know how to identify the tick if the head is not on the engine? Are there visual signs of wear, warping, discolouration? Regards! __________________ If you can't beat 'em...drive a Ford

June 29th, 2010, 11:47 AM	#11
RC04SVT Regular 04 Cobra Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 363 iTrader: 0 reviews	no, i don't think there is a way. Its possible for a machine shop to look over the heads and give you a report on it, but i think they would have to disassemble the heads for that. When they are on the car it is a clear and annoying sound that everyone hates. There are plenty of youtube videos showing what it sounds like. It is said that if you have an 04, depending on the build date, you should have revised heads that shouldn't have the issue. my 04 doesn't have it(knock on wood), and i'm at 50k miles. But you never know. good cooling mod should take care of it though __________________ 04 Redfire Cobra SVT - JLT RAI, Bassani Catted X,Borla Stingers, MGW STS, Tune 08 Mazdaspeed 3 - Too many boltons - SOLD 00 Mustang GT - Too many boltons - Traded

June 29th, 2010, 02:37 PM	#12
RCCOLA Newbie 1999 body in white Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 38 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok thanks for the info. I bought the heads from a fairly reputable person on the Toronto mustang forums-so I hope they dont have this tick. I'm going to have them ported and rebuilt anyway, so with the colling mod i hope it doesn't come up. __________________ If you can't beat 'em...drive a Ford

June 29th, 2010, 11:26 PM	#13
RC04SVT Regular 04 Cobra Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 363 iTrader: 0 reviews	definitely do the mod while the heads are off/ motor is out of the car if possible. I haven't done the mod but from everything ive heard about the install its 10 times easier with the motor out or heads off __________________ 04 Redfire Cobra SVT - JLT RAI, Bassani Catted X,Borla Stingers, MGW STS, Tune 08 Mazdaspeed 3 - Too many boltons - SOLD 00 Mustang GT - Too many boltons - Traded

June 30th, 2010, 10:15 AM	#14
RCCOLA Newbie 1999 body in white Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 38 iTrader: 0 reviews	OK will do __________________ If you can't beat 'em...drive a Ford

June 30th, 2010, 11:02 AM	#15
Doc8224 N/A 4v Guru 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,463 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	If you are having them ported just have the machine shop replace the valve guides. Little bit of extra money but you'll know you are starting out with fresh heads and not have to back track later which will cost even more money. __________________ Military Crew U.S. Army Aviation Apache's Lead The Way

June 30th, 2010, 12:46 PM	#16
RCCOLA Newbie 1999 body in white Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 38 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh ya for sure I will get new guides. __________________ If you can't beat 'em...drive a Ford

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