Big Problem Or Little Problem?

wraitherlx · November 20th, 2006, 04:18 PM

Hows it going everyone. Well i posted a thread a couple of days ago about my car bogging down and a rough idle thanks to you guys i got the codes pulled and corrected the problems, after taking it for a run i let it sit and idle with the hood up just to let everything circulate since it was sitting for awhile. Well, while my father was over washing his car w/ my pressure washer he decided to turn my engine off and soak it down afterwards he goes and fires her up and now there is a loud ass ticking sound coming from my d/s heads. whenever he steps on the gas it just gets louder. So fellas I probably already know what the problem is but right now i am in denial, so is it what i think it is (serious engine failure) or am i over reacting and it is something simple? Thanks guys

Tony_90fox · November 20th, 2006, 05:18 PM

well man, i hope its not as bad as what happened to me. This is a dirt bike not a mustang, but....
I was riding when it was about 20 degrees outside, got my bike really muddy, decided to wash it off. Well with the engine being hot, the air being cold, and the water being cold, that didnt make for a happy result. I ended up cracking my 250cc block. It would start, but just spray all the fluids and leak everywhere, out the exhaust, etc.

I hope that somebody can chime in and tell you what it is, but man, thats what happend to me.

wraitherlx · November 20th, 2006, 05:37 PM

yeah, i got no fluids coming out but that sound I know can not be good. I let it sit for about an hour and half but that same sound is still there. Im about to just part out with it and keep the 4.6. SOMEONE please shed some light.

82GT · November 20th, 2006, 11:20 PM

Are you sure you just don't have an exhaust leak?
It really sounds like an exhaust leak to me though. I would check the header gaskets first. Maybe the cooler water hitting the hot engine warped the header flange or something...

Tony_90fox · November 20th, 2006, 11:23 PM

I just remebered awhile back i thought i had an exhaust leak. I got my oil changed and the ticking went away a few hours after that. My car does some random stuff sometimes.

5-0stank · November 21st, 2006, 12:23 AM

if you are careful....you can stick your hand near the headers to feel air escaping if the leak is bad enough

wraitherlx · November 21st, 2006, 12:36 AM

is there any way that i can spray something around it to find out? cause i am debating on getting rid of it and getting a 99 cobra

Bill · November 21st, 2006, 12:44 AM

get the 99 cobra. lol

wraitherlx · November 21st, 2006, 01:02 AM

I know, but i just love the way that the fox bodies look and they got soooo much potential to them, do ya think that it is a major problem? any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

82GT · November 21st, 2006, 01:09 AM

Won't know until you do some investigating. Check for a header leak, check the oil to see if it's thin or needs changed.
I would at least TRY to solve the problem before I sold it, that way, you'll get more money for it .
If someone hears a ticking or tapping in the engine compartment somewhere, they're not going to want to pay a lot for it, if anything, if they don't know what it is.

Tony_90fox · November 21st, 2006, 02:33 AM

but a 99 cobra is always nice!!!

wraitherlx · November 21st, 2006, 08:59 AM

i really dont have alot done to the car and i baught it for 500 so i know that i could get at least 500 back for it if not more as is, and as for the cobra its going for 11000 w/ 52672 miles on it with LT, Full exhaust w/ BBK x pipe w/ bbk high flow cats, 3.73's, and a bunch of other stuff w/ it and the guy has a turbo kit that he was gonna put on it but will throw it in for an extra 1000 brand new in box, hes selling it cause he got the new shelby gt500. But im still gonna try and tinker with her see what happens and ill let you guys know.

ken5_0 · November 21st, 2006, 10:22 AM

Throw in a new turbo for $1000? Tell him I will give him $1100 for the kit alone!!! LOL

wraitherlx · November 21st, 2006, 11:05 AM

well when i get the cobra i will probably be selling the turbo cause i want a s/c, so just keep an eye out there for my post, i wont be getting the cobra for about another 2 weeks my buddy is gonna hold on to it for me until i get the 5.0 fixed and sold

95opal · November 21st, 2006, 11:15 AM

Why would you want to buy a sc when your getting a brand new turbo set up ready to bolt on for practically nothing?

Slap that turbo on and

dr.gonzo · November 21st, 2006, 11:38 AM

I agree, keep the turbo, a sc is ok but a turbo is "hold on to your butts" every time you shift with a sc your psi will drop, a sc is not as efficent and you can run higher psi with turbo plus you will never get that sexy sound. imagine you pull up to some camero reving the engine and you pull up next to him like pshhhhh, as to say u aint shyt.

stang fanatic · November 21st, 2006, 09:36 PM

washing wont suddenly cause a lifter to fail..definitely some sort of exhaust leak....

wraitherlx · November 21st, 2006, 09:45 PM

thanks for all the help you guys, im actually going to be keeping the 5.0 since it sounds like it aint too much of a problem, thank god, i really didnt want to get rid of it, and i am still getting the cobra and i will be keeping the turbo now so once i get the cobra i will be parting out with some of the stuff that it came with so keep an eye out or just pm me in about 2 weeks, thanks again for all your help its good to know that there are people out there to help you out

November 20th, 2006, 04:18 PM	#1
wraitherlx MM Electrical guru '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,558	Big Problem Or Little Problem? Hows it going everyone. Well i posted a thread a couple of days ago about my car bogging down and a rough idle thanks to you guys i got the codes pulled and corrected the problems, after taking it for a run i let it sit and idle with the hood up just to let everything circulate since it was sitting for awhile. Well, while my father was over washing his car w/ my pressure washer he decided to turn my engine off and soak it down afterwards he goes and fires her up and now there is a loud ass ticking sound coming from my d/s heads. whenever he steps on the gas it just gets louder. So fellas I probably already know what the problem is but right now i am in denial, so is it what i think it is (serious engine failure) or am i over reacting and it is something simple? Thanks guys

November 20th, 2006, 05:37 PM	#3
wraitherlx MM Electrical guru '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,558	yeah, i got no fluids coming out but that sound I know can not be good. I let it sit for about an hour and half but that same sound is still there. Im about to just part out with it and keep the 4.6. SOMEONE please shed some light. __________________ MM Cobra Club Founder Benjamin Franklin - "He who sacrifices freedom for security deserves neither."

November 20th, 2006, 11:20 PM	#4
82GT Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Danville, Pa. Posts: 244	Are you sure you just don't have an exhaust leak? It really sounds like an exhaust leak to me though. I would check the header gaskets first. Maybe the cooler water hitting the hot engine warped the header flange or something... __________________ 1982 GT (t-top) 351w(.060),10:3, ported & polished iron heads, 1.94/1.60 valves, BBK shorties & flowmasters, 274XE cam, stealth intake, mallory dizzy, stealth intake, 750dp, Edge 3700 stall converter, C-4, 4:10's Best E.T 12.85@102mph

November 21st, 2006, 12:23 AM	#6
5-0stank Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: emmaus, pa Posts: 508	if you are careful....you can stick your hand near the headers to feel air escaping if the leak is bad enough __________________ 1995 GT::Sold! Looking for another stang...

November 21st, 2006, 12:44 AM	#8
Bill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,327	get the 99 cobra. lol __________________ Too often, We lose sight of life's simple pleasures. Remember, when someone annoys you it takes 42 muscles in your face to frown, BUT, it only take 4 muscles to extend your arm and bitch-slap that Mother@#?!&! upside the head!!

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November 20th, 2006, 05:18 PM	#2
Tony_90fox Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 3,833	well man, i hope its not as bad as what happened to me. This is a dirt bike not a mustang, but.... I was riding when it was about 20 degrees outside, got my bike really muddy, decided to wash it off. Well with the engine being hot, the air being cold, and the water being cold, that didnt make for a happy result. I ended up cracking my 250cc block. It would start, but just spray all the fluids and leak everywhere, out the exhaust, etc. I hope that somebody can chime in and tell you what it is, but man, thats what happend to me.

November 20th, 2006, 11:23 PM	#5
Tony_90fox Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 3,833	I just remebered awhile back i thought i had an exhaust leak. I got my oil changed and the ticking went away a few hours after that. My car does some random stuff sometimes.

November 21st, 2006, 12:36 AM	#7
wraitherlx MM Electrical guru '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,558	is there any way that i can spray something around it to find out? cause i am debating on getting rid of it and getting a 99 cobra

November 21st, 2006, 01:02 AM	#9
wraitherlx MM Electrical guru '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,558	I know, but i just love the way that the fox bodies look and they got soooo much potential to them, do ya think that it is a major problem? any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

November 21st, 2006, 01:09 AM	#10
82GT Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Danville, Pa. Posts: 244	Won't know until you do some investigating. Check for a header leak, check the oil to see if it's thin or needs changed. I would at least TRY to solve the problem before I sold it, that way, you'll get more money for it . If someone hears a ticking or tapping in the engine compartment somewhere, they're not going to want to pay a lot for it, if anything, if they don't know what it is. __________________ 1982 GT (t-top) 351w(.060),10:3, ported & polished iron heads, 1.94/1.60 valves, BBK shorties & flowmasters, 274XE cam, stealth intake, mallory dizzy, stealth intake, 750dp, Edge 3700 stall converter, C-4, 4:10's Best E.T 12.85@102mph

November 21st, 2006, 02:33 AM	#11
Tony_90fox Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 3,833	but a 99 cobra is always nice!!!

November 21st, 2006, 08:59 AM	#12
wraitherlx MM Electrical guru '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,558	i really dont have alot done to the car and i baught it for 500 so i know that i could get at least 500 back for it if not more as is, and as for the cobra its going for 11000 w/ 52672 miles on it with LT, Full exhaust w/ BBK x pipe w/ bbk high flow cats, 3.73's, and a bunch of other stuff w/ it and the guy has a turbo kit that he was gonna put on it but will throw it in for an extra 1000 brand new in box, hes selling it cause he got the new shelby gt500. But im still gonna try and tinker with her see what happens and ill let you guys know. __________________ MM Cobra Club Founder Benjamin Franklin - "He who sacrifices freedom for security deserves neither."

November 21st, 2006, 10:22 AM	#13
ken5_0 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 193	Throw in a new turbo for $1000? Tell him I will give him $1100 for the kit alone!!! LOL

November 21st, 2006, 11:05 AM	#14
wraitherlx MM Electrical guru '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,558	well when i get the cobra i will probably be selling the turbo cause i want a s/c, so just keep an eye out there for my post, i wont be getting the cobra for about another 2 weeks my buddy is gonna hold on to it for me until i get the 5.0 fixed and sold __________________ MM Cobra Club Founder Benjamin Franklin - "He who sacrifices freedom for security deserves neither."

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November 21st, 2006, 11:15 AM	#15
95opal Hardcore Enthusiast 95 opalfrost gt Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,165	Why would you want to buy a sc when your getting a brand new turbo set up ready to bolt on for practically nothing? Slap that turbo on and __________________

November 21st, 2006, 11:38 AM	#16
dr.gonzo Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: kc mo Posts: 1,256	I agree, keep the turbo, a sc is ok but a turbo is "hold on to your butts" every time you shift with a sc your psi will drop, a sc is not as efficent and you can run higher psi with turbo plus you will never get that sexy sound. imagine you pull up to some camero reving the engine and you pull up next to him like pshhhhh, as to say u aint shyt. __________________ 8=====D~~~

November 21st, 2006, 09:36 PM	#17
stang fanatic Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 855	washing wont suddenly cause a lifter to fail..definitely some sort of exhaust leak.... __________________ "The gods too are fond of a joke." "If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. "

November 21st, 2006, 09:45 PM	#18
wraitherlx MM Electrical guru '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,558	thanks for all the help you guys, im actually going to be keeping the 5.0 since it sounds like it aint too much of a problem, thank god, i really didnt want to get rid of it, and i am still getting the cobra and i will be keeping the turbo now so once i get the cobra i will be parting out with some of the stuff that it came with so keep an eye out or just pm me in about 2 weeks, thanks again for all your help its good to know that there are people out there to help you out __________________ MM Cobra Club Founder Benjamin Franklin - "He who sacrifices freedom for security deserves neither."