deanofay

I usually pull the trans with the motor. I find it easier to put back in and get lined up if you have the the trans and engine mated already. Plus it will be way easier to unbolt the transmission and bolt it to the new motor with it out of the vehicle.

dpjag

I heard / read from other posts that this could be a timing chain tick from it streched and slapping off the guides. If that is the case does anyone think something like that happens immediatley? I.E. i never heard it before and it started just the one morning?

dpjag

Pretty frustrated i can't narrow this down. Got a new timing chain kit and new lifters (lash adjusters) and still making the damn ticking.

jferg92

It wasn't the rockers?

dpjag

Nope i thought for sure it would have been the lifters / lash adjusters. Seen/ heard videos online and other peoples engine ticks sounded just like mine.

jferg92

May sound dumb but how do you know the sound isn't coming from the rocker arms? Seems like a lot of trouble to replace 16 lash adjusters and a full timing set which those from Ford would probably be at least $800.
When is the tick there? Just noisy injectors maybe. Mine make the worst clatter but function fine

dpjag

I don't it is coming from the rockers arms. The tick is there all the time, although i havnt driven it since it started about three weeks ago. It just happened one day when i went to start it up the noise was there. Dont think it is the injectors either they are usually pretty quite. I may just say the hell with it and run the damn thing.

4x4dave

Have you checked the simple things like for exhaust leaks? Also check your plugs, they will tell you alot. You could just be knocking from running lean.

2002FX4

So you replaced the lash adjusters and timing set? How was that for a job?

One thing that I don't think was mentioned is the dreaded exhaust manifold leak. That could be your guy right there. As far as the coolant smell, I'd start by looking at the condition of the radiator and hoses. Mine was stinking a bit, new rad/ hoses cleared that up.

dpjag

I put all new plugs in and did check around for exhaust leaks.