pinging in the engine?

Xzavier247 · December 11th, 2011, 02:34 PM

There's a slight ticking noise coming from the engine it gets faster when the rev is up. Any suggestions?

Stang6899 · December 11th, 2011, 02:41 PM

Crack in the exhaust manifold.

goren813 · December 11th, 2011, 07:06 PM

+1 get your mid pipe then manifolds off and inspect them. Most likely passenger side, but check both.

Xzavier247 · December 11th, 2011, 08:54 PM

Thanks guys I knew it had something to deal with that, During the ice storm couldn't get over the speed bump then when I did WHAM I hit it it hard plus my car is lowerd

Xzavier247 · December 11th, 2011, 09:01 PM

Also would it cause any problems to the engine is it safe?

MustangV6Man? · December 11th, 2011, 09:32 PM

Maybe it's coming from a pulley and you think it's the engine? I'd try some 91 octane and run that through, see if it helps. Sounds like a timing issue.

Green_6er · December 11th, 2011, 09:48 PM

it is safe for now. but if you let it get worse it can start to throw wrong codes to the computer and cause your car to run like trash

goren813 · December 12th, 2011, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by MustangV6Man?

Maybe it's coming from a pulley and you think it's the engine? I'd try some 91 octane and run that through, see if it helps. Sounds like a timing issue.

Do not do this.

goren813 · December 12th, 2011, 01:12 PM

You'll be losing a bit of back pressure, probably not enough to cause damage to anything else. You'll be losing fuel mileage, which only hurts your wallet. Over time the crack will grow, so these symptoms will only be getting worse, until one day "BOOM" and it will completely separate and sound like a tractor.

Not hard to get the exhaust stuff off. Machine or exhaust shop will weld it back up for $25-$40.

xtreme 2 · December 12th, 2011, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by goren813

You'll be losing a bit of back pressure, probably not enough to cause damage to anything else. You'll be losing fuel mileage, which only hurts your wallet. Over time the crack will grow, so these symptoms will only be getting worse, until one day "BOOM" and it will completely separate and sound like a tractor.

Not hard to get the exhaust stuff off. Machine or exhaust shop will weld it back up for $25-$40.

Haha, mine did this over the summer, kept thinking it was a lifter then one day BOOM! worst 15 mile drive home from work ever, lol.

Only thing it will do is over time the crack will grow and it can throw off your o2 sensors causing you to run rich.

Let us know how it ends up....

Xzavier247 · December 12th, 2011, 06:10 PM

Well I was thinking about buying new headers like shorties, are bbk shorties good?

MustangV6Man? · December 12th, 2011, 06:13 PM

Whats wrong with 91 octane? It knocked pinging issues on both my cars. Running one tank of it shouldn't hurt anything. I didn't mean through the pulleys lol I meant just a tank of 91 gas to see if it clears up any pinging.

Xzavier247 · December 12th, 2011, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by MustangV6Man?

Whats wrong with 91 octane? It knocked pinging issues on both my cars. Running one tank of it shouldn't hurt anything. I didn't mean through the pulleys lol I meant just a tank of 91 gas to see if it clears up any pinging.

Used 91 one time didnt do anything my car isn't tuned for that, also never had ping with 83 oct. Running a hight octane will not help me, I knew the exhaust manifold would be the culprit because I smack the shit out of my exhaust and it so happend to have all the symptoms right after that.

Xzavier247 · December 12th, 2011, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by MustangV6Man?

Whats wrong with 91 octane? It knocked pinging issues on both my cars. Running one tank of it shouldn't hurt anything. I didn't mean through the pulleys lol I meant just a tank of 91 gas to see if it clears up any pinging.

Also if it was a true knock or ping 91 octane would be a band aid wouldnt help anything

MustangV6Man? · December 12th, 2011, 06:27 PM

Well your mustang is a slightly newer model, I've seen alot of older cars relieved of pinging from 91 though.

Xzavier247 · December 12th, 2011, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by MustangV6Man?

Well your mustang is a slightly newer model, I've seen alot of older cars relieved of pinging from 91 though.

Evem though that still would be a band aid.
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goren813 · December 12th, 2011, 06:55 PM

v6man, I know what you were trying to suggest, however, this issue is 99% a cracked manifold, so the 91 octane would only be wasting $ on the additional gas price. Now, if he checked the exhaust and it was all fine, then maybe that would be a suggestion to determine if it was indeed inside the motor. Start cheap is my idea, always.

OP, shorties are a waste on these cars. The stock manifolds are pretty close to shorties as far as flow, so really you're adding a shiney paperweight. Either go for Long Tube headers and matching midpipe/new mufflers, or simply get your factory manifolds welded. I wouldn't spend the money on getting OEM replacements, just have it/them welded, much cheaper and the same result.

If deadset (or wanting more info) on aftermarket exhaust, do a search, there's a ton of threads out there on that topic.

Xzavier247 · December 12th, 2011, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by goren813

v6man, I know what you were trying to suggest, however, this issue is 99% a cracked manifold, so the 91 octane would only be wasting $ on the additional gas price. Now, if he checked the exhaust and it was all fine, then maybe that would be a suggestion to determine if it was indeed inside the motor. Start cheap is my idea, always.

OP, shorties are a waste on these cars. The stock manifolds are pretty close to shorties as far as flow, so really you're adding a shiney paperweight. Either go for Long Tube headers and matching midpipe/new mufflers, or simply get your factory manifolds welded. I wouldn't spend the money on getting OEM replacements, just have it/them welded, much cheaper and the same result.

If deadset (or wanting more info) on aftermarket exhaust, do a search, there's a ton of threads out there on that topic.

Yeah Im thining just getting it weld. thanks for your input.

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December 11th, 2011, 07:06 PM	#3
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1 get your mid pipe then manifolds off and inspect them. Most likely passenger side, but check both. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

December 11th, 2011, 08:54 PM	#4
Xzavier247 Army Strong It's a standard ^_^ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 1,037 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks guys I knew it had something to deal with that, During the ice storm couldn't get over the speed bump then when I did WHAM I hit it it hard plus my car is lowerd __________________ To the windowssss(/-_-)/ To the wallllll \(-_-\) Check this thread out! http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...pics-here.html

December 11th, 2011, 09:01 PM	#5
Xzavier247 Army Strong It's a standard ^_^ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 1,037 iTrader: 0 reviews	Also would it cause any problems to the engine is it safe? __________________ To the windowssss(/-_-)/ To the wallllll \(-_-\) Check this thread out! http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...pics-here.html

December 11th, 2011, 09:32 PM	#6
MustangV6Man? Enthusiast Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 664 iTrader: 1 reviews	Maybe it's coming from a pulley and you think it's the engine? I'd try some 91 octane and run that through, see if it helps. Sounds like a timing issue.

December 12th, 2011, 01:12 PM	#9
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	You'll be losing a bit of back pressure, probably not enough to cause damage to anything else. You'll be losing fuel mileage, which only hurts your wallet. Over time the crack will grow, so these symptoms will only be getting worse, until one day "BOOM" and it will completely separate and sound like a tractor. Not hard to get the exhaust stuff off. Machine or exhaust shop will weld it back up for $25-$40. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

December 12th, 2011, 06:10 PM	#11
Xzavier247 Army Strong It's a standard ^_^ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 1,037 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well I was thinking about buying new headers like shorties, are bbk shorties good? __________________ To the windowssss(/-_-)/ To the wallllll \(-_-\) Check this thread out! http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...pics-here.html

December 12th, 2011, 06:13 PM	#12
MustangV6Man? Enthusiast Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 664 iTrader: 1 reviews	Whats wrong with 91 octane? It knocked pinging issues on both my cars. Running one tank of it shouldn't hurt anything. I didn't mean through the pulleys lol I meant just a tank of 91 gas to see if it clears up any pinging.

December 12th, 2011, 06:27 PM	#15
MustangV6Man? Enthusiast Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 664 iTrader: 1 reviews	Well your mustang is a slightly newer model, I've seen alot of older cars relieved of pinging from 91 though.

December 12th, 2011, 06:55 PM	#17
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	v6man, I know what you were trying to suggest, however, this issue is 99% a cracked manifold, so the 91 octane would only be wasting $ on the additional gas price. Now, if he checked the exhaust and it was all fine, then maybe that would be a suggestion to determine if it was indeed inside the motor. Start cheap is my idea, always. OP, shorties are a waste on these cars. The stock manifolds are pretty close to shorties as far as flow, so really you're adding a shiney paperweight. Either go for Long Tube headers and matching midpipe/new mufflers, or simply get your factory manifolds welded. I wouldn't spend the money on getting OEM replacements, just have it/them welded, much cheaper and the same result. If deadset (or wanting more info) on aftermarket exhaust, do a search, there's a ton of threads out there on that topic. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

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