Engine Problems?

James · November 7th, 2006, 10:18 PM

i am wondering if any one can help in figureing out what could the problem be......at 3.5k rpms i hear a tapping noise coming from the engine. does anyone have any ideas on what could be the problem?

mjkids · November 7th, 2006, 10:26 PM

maybe a lifter or a rod does it go away after 3.5 rpms is it loud

HMUSN · November 7th, 2006, 10:29 PM

are you sure it's from the engine and not the headers?
is it in neutral or in gear when you bring it up to 3.5k?
could be alot.

more info please.

pop your hood and have a buddy slowly rev it to 3.5k and listen to where the sound is coming from.

i doubt it's detenation since your only at 3.5k unless you have an assload of mods and no tune.

James · November 7th, 2006, 10:33 PM

it happens when the engine has a load.......i goes away once i have it in neutral....

stage 2 ported and polished heads....PI heads
270 cams
jlt cold air intake
75 mm Accufab throttle body and plenum

ChrisJ · November 8th, 2006, 02:58 AM

Who makes your head?

Drgnracin72 · November 8th, 2006, 10:01 AM

it doesnt really matter who made the heads, but whether you have a tune or not. all of thise different mods, are going to change the way the car runs a lot, gonna change your fuel needs, and if there is not tune, your not getting the right doses of fuel and that is very dnagerous

ChrisJ · November 8th, 2006, 10:06 AM

I was thinking he might have the early patriot heads that have gobs of issues...

James · November 9th, 2006, 06:36 PM

nope ...they are PI heads....

James · November 9th, 2006, 06:37 PM

i just don't understand it now....the sound is now gone.....

97Cobra · November 9th, 2006, 07:01 PM

maybe it just had bad gas n its all out now? or the song on the radio made some funky noises. lol ive done that befor. the radio playin a dumb song with weird noises that i thought my car was makin lol

James · November 9th, 2006, 07:20 PM

i was running 93 but switched to 91

JohnWatson · March 2nd, 2011, 02:08 AM

Tapping noise can be caused by low oil pressure or some parts are damaged on you engine. Check the engine dipstick if you have a low oil level.

Shaun03GT · March 2nd, 2011, 02:13 AM

PTV?

mat82284 · March 2nd, 2011, 02:18 AM

Originally Posted by JohnWatson

Tapping noise can be caused by low oil pressure or some parts are damaged on you engine. Check the engine dipstick if you have a low oil level.

Originally Posted by Shaun03GT

PTV?

haha you two do realize this thread is from 2006 right??? that's half a decade ago

I would hope he fixed his issue by now.

Shaun03GT · March 2nd, 2011, 02:20 AM

Jesus christ. Its always the people with 1 post that bring a fucking 5 year old thread back up.

November 7th, 2006, 10:18 PM	#1
James Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 reviews	Engine Problems? i am wondering if any one can help in figureing out what could the problem be......at 3.5k rpms i hear a tapping noise coming from the engine. does anyone have any ideas on what could be the problem?

November 7th, 2006, 10:26 PM	#2
mjkids Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ct Posts: 830 iTrader: 0 reviews	maybe a lifter or a rod does it go away after 3.5 rpms is it loud __________________ 2000 ford mustang gt convertible 2004 ford lightning truck,,,,,sold 2001 ford mustang/cobra,,,,sold 2008 ford f-350 4x4 truck 1989 ford notch back 5.0 2006 custom build bobber

November 7th, 2006, 10:29 PM	#3
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	are you sure it's from the engine and not the headers? is it in neutral or in gear when you bring it up to 3.5k? could be alot. more info please. pop your hood and have a buddy slowly rev it to 3.5k and listen to where the sound is coming from. i doubt it's detenation since your only at 3.5k unless you have an assload of mods and no tune. __________________

November 8th, 2006, 02:58 AM	#5
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November 8th, 2006, 10:01 AM	#6
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,638 iTrader: 2 reviews	it doesnt really matter who made the heads, but whether you have a tune or not. all of thise different mods, are going to change the way the car runs a lot, gonna change your fuel needs, and if there is not tune, your not getting the right doses of fuel and that is very dnagerous __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

November 7th, 2006, 10:33 PM	#4
James Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 reviews	it happens when the engine has a load.......i goes away once i have it in neutral.... stage 2 ported and polished heads....PI heads 270 cams jlt cold air intake 75 mm Accufab throttle body and plenum

November 8th, 2006, 10:06 AM	#7
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 36,743 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 9 reviews	I was thinking he might have the early patriot heads that have gobs of issues... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

November 9th, 2006, 06:36 PM	#8
James Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 reviews	nope ...they are PI heads....

November 9th, 2006, 06:37 PM	#9
James Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 reviews	i just don't understand it now....the sound is now gone.....

November 9th, 2006, 07:01 PM	#10
97Cobra I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1997 Mustang Cobra 1/8 - 8.89@86mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 6,535 iTrader: 1 reviews	maybe it just had bad gas n its all out now? or the song on the radio made some funky noises. lol ive done that befor. the radio playin a dumb song with weird noises that i thought my car was makin lol __________________ Modifications and pics in my Garage... Reps Appreciated!

November 9th, 2006, 07:20 PM	#11
James Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 reviews	i was running 93 but switched to 91

March 2nd, 2011, 02:08 AM	#12
JohnWatson Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Tapping noise can be caused by low oil pressure or some parts are damaged on you engine. Check the engine dipstick if you have a low oil level.

March 2nd, 2011, 02:13 AM	#13
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March 2nd, 2011, 02:20 AM	#15
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