2010 2WD 5.4 Tapping Sound in Gear
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2010 2WD 5.4 Tapping Sound in Gear
2010 2WD XLT. 5.4 engine.
I noticed a tapping sound coming from under the truck when driving at low speeds near a wall (such as a drive thru).
I put the truck into neutral and the sound stops. I only notice it when I am near a wall - NOT at highway speeds, etc. I do NOT hear the sound in park when I rev the engine.
I noticed a tapping sound coming from under the truck when driving at low speeds near a wall (such as a drive thru).
I put the truck into neutral and the sound stops. I only notice it when I am near a wall - NOT at highway speeds, etc. I do NOT hear the sound in park when I rev the engine.
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Probably due for a timing job. Have someone stand outside by the front. Put the truck in gear, leave foot on brake pedal and then rev the engine. Doesn’t take much. Get it to around 1500 rpms. If it knocks really loud then I am betting that is the case. Mine did exactly as you describe and sounded like it was coming from under the drivers seat. Thought it was the transmission or transfer case until the dealer had me do the above while they listened.
Last edited by Blue2016XL; 01-03-2018 at 01:19 PM.
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HUgemoNGus (01-03-2018)
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Also, does it sound like you are driving a diesel? Meaning is the sound similar to what a Diesel engine makes?
Last edited by Blue2016XL; 01-04-2018 at 07:37 AM.
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HUgemoNGus (01-08-2018)
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From my understanding the VCTs are fairly easy to change as all you have to do is remove the valve covers to get to them. However it’s a good idea to check everything while in there. Not sure how much you can see of the tensioner with just the valve covers off.
Keep in mind there could be other things that cause this also. I believe the head gasket going bad will make a similar sound. I do not know if it manifests in the same way as I have never had, and hope not to, have that issue.
Or it could be the followers but, that is beyond what I have dealt with so I cannot answer that.
However based on my experience, something in the timing needs to be replaced. I don’t know if you are a DIYer but, I will see if I can find the thread that someone wrote up on how to do the timing.
Last edited by Blue2016XL; 01-08-2018 at 01:14 PM.
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