exhaust leak/tick
10-02-2013, 04:52 PM
#1
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exhaust leak/tick
Lately Ive noticed when starting my truck that theres a tick like its got an exhaust leak. Its an '06 with a 5.4 and 127k.
I notice it more when its parked next to other cars and it echoes off them. I really don't notice it when driving. The exhaust isn't loud at all (and all original stock).
It doesn't seem like a manifold gasket- I had one go back on a car and it sounded horrible while driving it.
Since my truck is an '06 I don't think the cam phasers are the issue but maybe they are?
I'd like to get this minor annoyance fixed.
I notice it more when its parked next to other cars and it echoes off them. I really don't notice it when driving. The exhaust isn't loud at all (and all original stock).
It doesn't seem like a manifold gasket- I had one go back on a car and it sounded horrible while driving it.
Since my truck is an '06 I don't think the cam phasers are the issue but maybe they are?
I'd like to get this minor annoyance fixed.
10-07-2013, 02:40 PM
#2
Senior Member
Thread Starter
So I rode in my cousin's '04 F150 over the weekend and his sounds like a diesel due to the cam phasers.
Mine sounds nothing like his does at all.
Mine sounds nothing like his does at all.
10-07-2013, 02:50 PM
#3
Senior Member
Bump. I'm interested too about when the cam phasers were refined. I have a 2005 but recently found out that it has an October 2006 engine in it. hoping the phasers were fixed by then and all I need are new manifolds.
10-07-2013, 03:47 PM
#5
Senior Member
If you have a manifold leak it should quiet after a minute or 2 of running. My 05 was kind of noise, and I switched from Mobil 1 5W20 to 5W30, and the overall noise of the engine has drop conciderably.
10-07-2013, 07:02 PM
#6
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I don't notice it while driving and I think it does go away quick.
Does it just need a gasket or a whole new manifold?
I noticed youre a local.
Does it just need a gasket or a whole new manifold?
I noticed youre a local.
10-07-2013, 07:29 PM
#7
Mark
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Manifolds are known to crack...got to inspect it once you get it off. gotta take it off either way...
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10-07-2013, 08:35 PM
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Lately Ive noticed when starting my truck that theres a tick like its got an exhaust leak. Its an '06 with a 5.4 and 127k. I notice it more when its parked next to other cars and it echoes off them. I really don't notice it when driving. The exhaust isn't loud at all (and all original stock). It doesn't seem like a manifold gasket- I had one go back on a car and it sounded horrible while driving it. Since my truck is an '06 I don't think the cam phasers are the issue but maybe they are? I'd like to get this minor annoyance fixed.
10-07-2013, 10:02 PM
#9
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Ive got one and will have to check it out. I think its just an exhaust leak at this point though.
10-08-2013, 01:38 PM
#10
Junior Member
these engines are also prone to broken exhaust studs so do a visual on those. Mine has the same noise ( 08 xlt screw 4x4 ) and the driver's rear manifold stud is broken off. a $600.00 repair if you take it to a shop to remove the manifold and then the studs.