ticking in engine when accelerating

oannamarie · September 2nd, 2009, 05:33 PM

When my car is idling it doesnt make a noise. When I push on the gas to accelerate a little it makes a ticking noise in the engine. When I let off it stops. When I accelerate a little faster it stops but if I accelerate quickly to a top speed it starts again until I let out.

Any suggestions what this might be. I had the trans overhauled about a month ago and change my fluids regularly. I am assuming if it was the motor it would do it all the time.

Could it be an idler pully?

Trick Tuners · September 2nd, 2009, 06:17 PM

hopefully not detonation!!
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the misfit wolfie · September 2nd, 2009, 07:57 PM

have enough oil in it?

AzSonicSnake · September 2nd, 2009, 08:18 PM

are you running premium? is the fuel filter new?

johnr2001 · September 2nd, 2009, 08:53 PM

exhaust leak, cam chain tensioner, worn chain guides??????? could be several things

Renegaderacer · September 3rd, 2009, 09:33 AM

valve tick? just throwing that out there possible but generally you'd here that at idle.

Roushredcobra98 · September 4th, 2009, 10:18 AM

What are you running for manifolds? If your using headers, sometimes the bolts that come with the kit back out and can cause a leak (tick). I was told to use the factory studs with nuts when possible. Also it;s a must to use Ford manifold gaskets.

oannamarie · September 4th, 2009, 10:29 AM

I checked the oil and it was realy low. I am assuming I will need a new engine. My brother in law who is a mechanic is taking a look at it Sunday. He was going to replace the idler pully and camshaft position sensor then.

I have checked the prices of a motor for the GT but was wondering if I have to make many mods if I put a cobra engine it the car.

mustang95 5.0 · September 4th, 2009, 10:35 AM

i would check lower intake manifolds, for an exhaust leak or it could maybe be a sticking lifter, worn rocker, ticking sounds can be cause from carbon build up in the motor also. What kind of gas you using?

dr.gonzo! · September 4th, 2009, 10:37 AM

Is this engine pretty much the same as a 99 f-150? My moms truck does the same thing. At idle there is no tick and at around 1500 rpms it starts. I can tell its not an exhaust tick. Definitely an impact sound. My moms mechanic said its normal and I am calling major bullshit. But I know I wont work on the damn thing, no room.

oannamarie · September 4th, 2009, 10:42 AM

I have been using regular gas and there has been gas leaking from undeneath the car when I fill it up. After I start the car and drive it it is fine and it doesnt leak when I dont fill up. My father in law backed into my car by the gas tank about a week ago.

oannamarie · September 4th, 2009, 12:31 PM

Can I put a cobra engine in the car with out any modifications?

Molitor · September 5th, 2009, 03:29 AM

in the classified threads there is a guy parting out a mach one, and he just got another car to start parting out, you could go ask him bout that engine

Molitor · September 5th, 2009, 03:41 AM

oh when I bought my Cobalt SS, it was brand new, after about 2k miles I started getting a really annoying ticking sound, I ran some octane boost in the gas and the ticking went away, just a thought

the misfit wolfie · September 5th, 2009, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by oannamarie

Can I put a cobra engine in the car with out any modifications?

depends what cobra your talking about, if you want to put a termi engine in, youd need the engine, transmission, ecu, fuel pump, and all that is bolted to the engine. (i think thats it for it.) but if you want to but in an engine from 96-when ever the termi started (i forget what year) then you would need the engine, trans, ecu (would be a good idea, not sure if you NEED it.) and im not sure if you would need a new fuel pump. someone let me know if im missing anything.

Boostang · September 5th, 2009, 04:16 PM

i dont think youll need a transmission? if you have the WHOLE cobra motor all youll need is the wiring harness i believe. o and ecu

mustang95 5.0 · September 7th, 2009, 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by Molitor

oh when I bought my Cobalt SS, it was brand new, after about 2k miles I started getting a really annoying ticking sound, I ran some octane boost in the gas and the ticking went away, just a thought

ya i have been trying that for a while ticking doesn't go away, i have an exhaust leak, thought for sure it was a lifter, but got it checked out exhaust leak.

mustang95 5.0 · September 7th, 2009, 09:21 PM

at least now its a cheaper job to fix exhaust leak then replaceing lifters

Molitor · September 8th, 2009, 02:16 AM

lol yeah, thats good news tho!

mustang95 5.0 · September 8th, 2009, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by Molitor

lol yeah, thats good news tho!

definatly was planning on putting head and other boltons but know have to fix this leak. But better that than lifters lol

September 2nd, 2009, 05:33 PM	#1
oannamarie Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 96 iTrader: 0 reviews	ticking in engine when accelerating When my car is idling it doesnt make a noise. When I push on the gas to accelerate a little it makes a ticking noise in the engine. When I let off it stops. When I accelerate a little faster it stops but if I accelerate quickly to a top speed it starts again until I let out. Any suggestions what this might be. I had the trans overhauled about a month ago and change my fluids regularly. I am assuming if it was the motor it would do it all the time. Could it be an idler pully?

September 2nd, 2009, 06:17 PM	#2
Trick Tuners MM Fanatic KB'd GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,471 iTrader: 3 reviews	hopefully not detonation!! Detonation Explained __________________ Check out my forums for stuff on troubleshooting, tuning, etc We teamed up with Socal Performance Racing to bring dyno tuning to San Diego. Be friends with us on FB

September 2nd, 2009, 07:57 PM	#3
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September 2nd, 2009, 08:18 PM	#4
AzSonicSnake 2009 ROTY 2003 SVT Cobra 11.07@127 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Phoenix,AZ Posts: 5,716 iTrader: 1 reviews	are you running premium? is the fuel filter new? __________________ MM Cobra Club #25 My Autolog Profile

September 2nd, 2009, 08:53 PM	#5
johnr2001 Enthusiast 2001 GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bivalve MD Posts: 575 iTrader: 1 reviews	exhaust leak, cam chain tensioner, worn chain guides??????? could be several things __________________ 03 Mach 1 full eaton swap, 18" chrome bullitts, H&R springs, 5.0 shifter, slp2, mac catted H, FRP 4.10's, 443 RWHP/ 386 TQ

September 3rd, 2009, 09:33 AM	#6
Renegaderacer Regular 2003 mustang gt 12.18 @113.22 mph Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bristol va. Posts: 374 iTrader: 0 reviews	valve tick? just throwing that out there possible but generally you'd here that at idle. __________________ vortech sq, 3.73 gears, steeda rear lower control arms, j&m upper rear control arms, h&r race springs, mgw short throw, pype o/r x pipe, magnapacks cat back, vortech after cooler, 3.33 pulley vortech mini race bypass valve 410 rwhp 390 rwtq

September 4th, 2009, 10:18 AM	#7
Roushredcobra98 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 reviews	What are you running for manifolds? If your using headers, sometimes the bolts that come with the kit back out and can cause a leak (tick). I was told to use the factory studs with nuts when possible. Also it;s a must to use Ford manifold gaskets.

September 4th, 2009, 10:29 AM	#8
oannamarie Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 96 iTrader: 0 reviews	I checked the oil and it was realy low. I am assuming I will need a new engine. My brother in law who is a mechanic is taking a look at it Sunday. He was going to replace the idler pully and camshaft position sensor then. I have checked the prices of a motor for the GT but was wondering if I have to make many mods if I put a cobra engine it the car.

September 4th, 2009, 10:35 AM	#9
mustang95 5.0 Regular 95 mustang v6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MA Posts: 419 Blog Entries: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	i would check lower intake manifolds, for an exhaust leak or it could maybe be a sticking lifter, worn rocker, ticking sounds can be cause from carbon build up in the motor also. What kind of gas you using? __________________ F.O.R.D First On Race Day enough said

September 4th, 2009, 10:42 AM	#11
oannamarie Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 96 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have been using regular gas and there has been gas leaking from undeneath the car when I fill it up. After I start the car and drive it it is fine and it doesnt leak when I dont fill up. My father in law backed into my car by the gas tank about a week ago.

September 4th, 2009, 12:31 PM	#12
oannamarie Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 96 iTrader: 0 reviews	Can I put a cobra engine in the car with out any modifications?

September 5th, 2009, 03:29 AM	#13
Molitor Enthusiast 2004 Mustang Mach 1 1994 Dodge Ram 5.9L 4WD 1976 Monte Carlo Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winona, Minnesota Posts: 805 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	in the classified threads there is a guy parting out a mach one, and he just got another car to start parting out, you could go ask him bout that engine __________________ Military Crew MM Sapper Squad Zombie Killing Club Member #4 Black Stang Crew Member #5

September 5th, 2009, 03:41 AM	#14
Molitor Enthusiast 2004 Mustang Mach 1 1994 Dodge Ram 5.9L 4WD 1976 Monte Carlo Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winona, Minnesota Posts: 805 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	oh when I bought my Cobalt SS, it was brand new, after about 2k miles I started getting a really annoying ticking sound, I ran some octane boost in the gas and the ticking went away, just a thought __________________ Military Crew MM Sapper Squad Zombie Killing Club Member #4 Black Stang Crew Member #5

September 5th, 2009, 04:16 PM	#16
Boostang Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT 11.01@128.32 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Seale, Alabama Posts: 1,748 iTrader: 0 reviews	i dont think youll need a transmission? if you have the WHOLE cobra motor all youll need is the wiring harness i believe. o and ecu

September 7th, 2009, 09:21 PM	#18
mustang95 5.0 Regular 95 mustang v6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MA Posts: 419 Blog Entries: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	at least now its a cheaper job to fix exhaust leak then replaceing lifters __________________ F.O.R.D First On Race Day enough said

September 8th, 2009, 02:16 AM	#19
Molitor Enthusiast 2004 Mustang Mach 1 1994 Dodge Ram 5.9L 4WD 1976 Monte Carlo Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winona, Minnesota Posts: 805 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol yeah, thats good news tho! __________________ Military Crew MM Sapper Squad Zombie Killing Club Member #4 Black Stang Crew Member #5

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