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Old 04-19-2016, 09:15 PM
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In my 07 f150 5.4 I have a tick only when I crank it up then it goes away any ideas what it could be?
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In my 07 f150 5.4 I have a tick only when I crank it up then it goes away any ideas what it could be?
Gotta be more specific about the tick man
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In my 07 f150 5.4 I have a tick only when I crank it up then it goes away any ideas what it could be?
I am willing to bet it is either cam phaser noise or the passenger side exhaust manifold leaking.
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I am willing to bet it is either cam phaser noise or the passenger side exhaust manifold leaking.
It kinda sounds like a lifter tick but it goes away after u crank it
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Is it kind of a clacking sound? If so, I'd guess timing related.
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It kinda sounds like a lifter tick but it goes away after u crank it
Either a VCT not getting enough oil at crank-up or exhaust manifold leaking until warmed up..
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