1996 mustang 4.6 ticking sound

96gt5speed · October 25th, 2010, 05:18 PM

there is a ticking sound coming from the lower front part of my motor it gose away at about 2500 rpms and its not super loud just something that bugs me. it dont stop if the ac is turned on so idk what it is any ideas would be great thanks ill try to get a vedio

96gt5speed · October 25th, 2010, 06:10 PM

mustang :: mustangbad001.mp4 video by 1badmaxx - Photobucket sounds almost like its the water pump to me and there is alittle play in it with the belt off

zdkel · October 25th, 2010, 06:34 PM

I watched your video, I hope its not more serious than your diagnosis. You could try the mechanic's stethoscope: use a 1/4-inch vacuum hose, put one end to your ear and probe the suspect components with the other end. 1) usually good with pin pointing sounds 2) this is dangerous and being careless can get you hurt - use extreme caution and I am not liable

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96gt5speed · October 25th, 2010, 07:09 PM

i hope its not main or rod bearings i really dont wannt rebuild the car i just got

jg42122 · October 25th, 2010, 07:25 PM

I have the exact same problem I posted it on here last week. Well to make a long story short my #5 piston has 0 compression looks like I am buying a new motor. Here's the link to mine you can see if you think it sounds similar, my ticking started a bit lower than yours but after a few weeks it became louder.

96gt5speed · October 25th, 2010, 08:15 PM

well if its a bearing then im out 1800 bucks for a car i cant aford to fix right now. i guess if it dose turn out to be that ill build the bottem end but i really just wanted to keep it a stock bottem end and turbo kit

96gt5speed · October 26th, 2010, 09:09 AM

how likly is it that its a bad timing chain?

tfofkyle · October 26th, 2010, 09:35 AM

sounds like timing chains/guides to me.

KV007 · October 26th, 2010, 11:55 AM

hows your oil? mine will tick if the oil ever gets low

96gt5speed · October 26th, 2010, 11:55 AM

i sure hope thats all it is .oil is full

KV007 · October 26th, 2010, 12:02 PM

hmm ive never heard of our timing chains having problems/ needing to be replaced

96gt5speed · October 26th, 2010, 01:26 PM

wow really and how much do you read about mustang or have you even looked for that issue i have and seem alot do have timing issues

Originally Posted by KV007

hmm ive never heard of our timing chains having problems/ needing to be replaced

Boostr · October 26th, 2010, 01:33 PM

Could also be the chain tensioner. It could be collapsed.

KV007 · October 26th, 2010, 01:51 PM

i read a whole thread here once a couple months ago where a guy was asking if he should replace his timing chain since he was already there and everyone said no. they had 150+ to 200+ and never replaced theirs or had any problems

philstang · October 26th, 2010, 06:41 PM

Ouch man! What ever it is it doesnt sound good! zdkel has the best idea. That will also work with a long scewdriver or a long extension

96gt5speed · October 26th, 2010, 07:15 PM

its the timing chain waiting for vid to upload now

rollback113 · October 26th, 2010, 08:26 PM

if it is coming from the lower part of your engine then it can be the oil pump it is located right behind the harmonic balencer.

philstang · October 26th, 2010, 08:27 PM

That aint to hard to fix. Justs takes a little time. Hope you get it fixed, let us know

96gt5speed · October 26th, 2010, 08:30 PM

mustang :: timingchain001.mp4 video by 1badmaxx - Photobucket im pulling the motor this weekend and rebuilding it. turns out its also low on comp in almost every cly

October 25th, 2010, 05:18 PM	#1
96gt5speed Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	1996 mustang 4.6 ticking sound there is a ticking sound coming from the lower front part of my motor it gose away at about 2500 rpms and its not super loud just something that bugs me. it dont stop if the ac is turned on so idk what it is any ideas would be great thanks ill try to get a vedio

October 25th, 2010, 06:34 PM	#3
zdkel Regular 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Riverview, Fl Posts: 372 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	I watched your video, I hope its not more serious than your diagnosis. You could try the mechanic's stethoscope: use a 1/4-inch vacuum hose, put one end to your ear and probe the suspect components with the other end. 1) usually good with pin pointing sounds 2) this is dangerous and being careless can get you hurt - use extreme caution and I am not liable . __________________ 96 GT - PI Intake & cams, O/R h-pipe, Flowmasters - 40s, Short Throw Shifter, 3.73 FRPP gears.

October 26th, 2010, 09:35 AM	#8
tfofkyle Hardcore Enthusiast 02 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,682 iTrader: 0 reviews	sounds like timing chains/guides to me. __________________

October 26th, 2010, 11:55 AM	#9
KV007 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Gt Slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: redding,california Posts: 2,532 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 2 reviews	hows your oil? mine will tick if the oil ever gets low __________________ 409rwhp at 4500 rpms.Vortech V1 Intercooled,kurgan motorsports powerpipe, 3.12 pulley, all Mac Exhaust,Sct Tuner,Bolt Ons,Cobra Brakes,MM cc plates,Vis 2000 cobra r hood,MGW shifter,Strange 31 Spline axles,Eaton Possi

October 26th, 2010, 12:02 PM	#11
KV007 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Gt Slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: redding,california Posts: 2,532 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 2 reviews	hmm ive never heard of our timing chains having problems/ needing to be replaced __________________ 409rwhp at 4500 rpms.Vortech V1 Intercooled,kurgan motorsports powerpipe, 3.12 pulley, all Mac Exhaust,Sct Tuner,Bolt Ons,Cobra Brakes,MM cc plates,Vis 2000 cobra r hood,MGW shifter,Strange 31 Spline axles,Eaton Possi

October 25th, 2010, 06:10 PM	#2
96gt5speed Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	mustang :: mustangbad001.mp4 video by 1badmaxx - Photobucket sounds almost like its the water pump to me and there is alittle play in it with the belt off

October 25th, 2010, 07:09 PM	#4
96gt5speed Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	i hope its not main or rod bearings i really dont wannt rebuild the car i just got

October 25th, 2010, 07:25 PM	#5
jg42122 Regular 96 Frankenstang Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ky Posts: 114 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have the exact same problem I posted it on here last week. Well to make a long story short my #5 piston has 0 compression looks like I am buying a new motor. Here's the link to mine you can see if you think it sounds similar, my ticking started a bit lower than yours but after a few weeks it became louder. __________________ drop shipping and e-commerce web design Last edited by jg42122; October 25th, 2010 at 07:27 PM.

October 25th, 2010, 08:15 PM	#6
96gt5speed Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	well if its a bearing then im out 1800 bucks for a car i cant aford to fix right now. i guess if it dose turn out to be that ill build the bottem end but i really just wanted to keep it a stock bottem end and turbo kit

October 26th, 2010, 09:09 AM	#7
96gt5speed Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	how likly is it that its a bad timing chain?

October 26th, 2010, 01:33 PM	#13
Boostr Enthusiast 1998 Mustang GT 13.8 @ 99mph Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey Posts: 549 iTrader: 1 reviews	Could also be the chain tensioner. It could be collapsed. __________________ Car's out back "Excuse me, Your balls are showing."

October 26th, 2010, 01:51 PM	#14
KV007 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Gt Slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: redding,california Posts: 2,532 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 2 reviews	i read a whole thread here once a couple months ago where a guy was asking if he should replace his timing chain since he was already there and everyone said no. they had 150+ to 200+ and never replaced theirs or had any problems __________________ 409rwhp at 4500 rpms.Vortech V1 Intercooled,kurgan motorsports powerpipe, 3.12 pulley, all Mac Exhaust,Sct Tuner,Bolt Ons,Cobra Brakes,MM cc plates,Vis 2000 cobra r hood,MGW shifter,Strange 31 Spline axles,Eaton Possi

October 26th, 2010, 06:41 PM	#15
philstang Always a Newb 1997 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jacksonville,Fl 904 Posts: 95 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ouch man! What ever it is it doesnt sound good! zdkel has the best idea. That will also work with a long scewdriver or a long extension __________________ *" It aint nothing but a stang thang!"*

October 26th, 2010, 07:15 PM	#16
96gt5speed Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	its the timing chain waiting for vid to upload now

October 26th, 2010, 08:26 PM	#17
rollback113 Newbie 97 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: EL Paso, TX Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 reviews	if it is coming from the lower part of your engine then it can be the oil pump it is located right behind the harmonic balencer.

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October 26th, 2010, 08:27 PM	#18
philstang Always a Newb 1997 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jacksonville,Fl 904 Posts: 95 iTrader: 0 reviews	That aint to hard to fix. Justs takes a little time. Hope you get it fixed, let us know __________________ *" It aint nothing but a stang thang!"*

October 26th, 2010, 08:30 PM	#19
96gt5speed Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	mustang :: timingchain001.mp4 video by 1badmaxx - Photobucket im pulling the motor this weekend and rebuilding it. turns out its also low on comp in almost every cly

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