ticking noise

rainier446 · May 22nd, 2009, 05:09 AM

so i have a problem with my car....a couple weeks back my exhaust started making a sound like an exhaust leak...i thought it had a leak on the passenger side head and i already had bbk headers ready to go on so i changed them. put it all together and the noise is still there so definately not an exhaust leak. i really wanna know what it is cause the noise is coming from the passenger side header at the rear. i think its a burned valve but i'm not sure. any clue what it could be??

mastershake · May 22nd, 2009, 07:29 AM

mine makes all kinds of ticking noises. hell, one of the noises will get really loud then suddenly stop as if it were on an on/off switch. Ive given up trying to figure out what they all are. Injectors can always be heard, and I have an exhaust leak from the drivers side collector

2kGT · May 22nd, 2009, 10:11 AM

DUDE - check your spark plugs immediately! These windsor engine cars will spit a plug in a heart beat - sounds just like an exhaust leak.

rainier446 · May 22nd, 2009, 03:11 PM

hmmm....never thought of that, i'll get on that today

bottlefed02gt · May 22nd, 2009, 08:18 PM

+1 on the plugs. Mine ticked then blew out a few hundred miles later.

2002 BLK GT · May 24th, 2009, 04:40 AM

I would raise the car have someone to start it and rev it while you are under so will notice from where exactly is coming.. just my 2 cents, I have the same problem but mine is between the manifold and the y pipe.. lol

00GT5spd · May 24th, 2009, 01:36 PM

i kinda have that problem to i think. when i take off it kinda sounds like the old inline 6 truck motor.. or tractor... either or.. i think its a exhaust leak but everythings tight.. so i donno

2kGT · May 24th, 2009, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by 00GT5spd

i kinda have that problem to i think. when i take off it kinda sounds like the old inline 6 truck motor.. or tractor... either or.. i think its a exhaust leak but everythings tight.. so i donno

Dont you hate that sh1t - cant get my ish any tighter but it leaks like a son of a....drives me nuts.

00GT5spd · May 24th, 2009, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by 2kGT

Dont you hate that sh1t - cant get my ish any tighter but it leaks like a son of a....drives me nuts.

YES Someone who shares my pain.. lol

rainier446 · May 25th, 2009, 04:33 PM

i did that at least 4 times and it sounded like the header was leaking from the manifold....i found the problem, 2 rear plugs on passenger side were loose....if you have this sound its worth the time to check it. thx 2KGT

Exodus · May 25th, 2009, 05:14 PM

Go to an exhaust shop, they usually have stethascopes that can pinpoint the noise. At least that way you know where to look.

rainier446 · May 25th, 2009, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by Exodus

Go to an exhaust shop, they usually have stethascopes that can pinpoint the noise. At least that way you know where to look.

already fixed it....but thx tho

Exodus · May 25th, 2009, 05:42 PM

No worries, glad you got it fixed

bottlefed02gt · May 25th, 2009, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by rainier446

i did that at least 4 times and it sounded like the header was leaking from the manifold....i found the problem, 2 rear plugs on passenger side were loose....if you have this sound its worth the time to check it. thx 2KGT

Good thing you got them before they blew. Check your plugs with every oil change!

2kGT · May 26th, 2009, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by rainier446

i did that at least 4 times and it sounded like the header was leaking from the manifold....i found the problem, 2 rear plugs on passenger side were loose....if you have this sound its worth the time to check it. thx 2KGT

May 22nd, 2009, 05:09 AM	#1
rainier446 Regular 2010 Mustang GT 13ish Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 254 iTrader: 0 reviews	ticking noise so i have a problem with my car....a couple weeks back my exhaust started making a sound like an exhaust leak...i thought it had a leak on the passenger side head and i already had bbk headers ready to go on so i changed them. put it all together and the noise is still there so definately not an exhaust leak. i really wanna know what it is cause the noise is coming from the passenger side header at the rear. i think its a burned valve but i'm not sure. any clue what it could be?? __________________ 2010 GT Black (as if there's any other color) 340hp 320tq Black Mustang Club Member #2.0

May 22nd, 2009, 07:29 AM	#2
mastershake Regular 2003 Mustang GT 12.61@108 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Youngstown,Ohio Posts: 230 iTrader: 0 reviews	mine makes all kinds of ticking noises. hell, one of the noises will get really loud then suddenly stop as if it were on an on/off switch. Ive given up trying to figure out what they all are. Injectors can always be heard, and I have an exhaust leak from the drivers side collector __________________ FOR SALE Nitrous Express Kit, Summit O/R H-Pipe, Flowmaster American Thunder, BBK Subframe Connectors, Eibach Pro-Kit, Summit Rear Control Arms, 4.10 gears, SCT SF3, Nitto 555r's, and its an automatic. 240/277 N/A

May 22nd, 2009, 10:11 AM	#3
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May 22nd, 2009, 03:11 PM	#4
rainier446 Regular 2010 Mustang GT 13ish Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 254 iTrader: 0 reviews	hmmm....never thought of that, i'll get on that today __________________ 2010 GT Black (as if there's any other color) 340hp 320tq Black Mustang Club Member #2.0

May 24th, 2009, 04:40 AM	#6
2002 BLK GT Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mach 1 & 02 GT *************** Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: S. California Posts: 2,178 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would raise the car have someone to start it and rev it while you are under so will notice from where exactly is coming.. just my 2 cents, I have the same problem but mine is between the manifold and the y pipe.. lol __________________ 2003 Mach 1 Procharged 500rwhp club

May 22nd, 2009, 08:18 PM	#5
bottlefed02gt Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 152 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1 on the plugs. Mine ticked then blew out a few hundred miles later.

May 24th, 2009, 01:36 PM	#7
00GT5spd Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 258.7 RWHP 301.1 RWTQ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Burton MI Posts: 738 iTrader: 0 reviews	i kinda have that problem to i think. when i take off it kinda sounds like the old inline 6 truck motor.. or tractor... either or.. i think its a exhaust leak but everythings tight.. so i donno __________________ 2000 Mustang GT 2002 Yamaha YZF R6

May 25th, 2009, 04:33 PM	#10
rainier446 Regular 2010 Mustang GT 13ish Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 254 iTrader: 0 reviews	i did that at least 4 times and it sounded like the header was leaking from the manifold....i found the problem, 2 rear plugs on passenger side were loose....if you have this sound its worth the time to check it. thx 2KGT __________________ 2010 GT Black (as if there's any other color) 340hp 320tq Black Mustang Club Member #2.0

May 25th, 2009, 05:14 PM	#11
Exodus Regular 02 mineral grey GT SORC 29 miles 13 mins 14 secs Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 411 iTrader: 0 reviews	Go to an exhaust shop, they usually have stethascopes that can pinpoint the noise. At least that way you know where to look. __________________

May 25th, 2009, 05:42 PM	#13
Exodus Regular 02 mineral grey GT SORC 29 miles 13 mins 14 secs Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 411 iTrader: 0 reviews	No worries, glad you got it fixed __________________

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