HELP! Sudden loud ticking only during coldstart and driving

Spooler · 04-19-2022, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by nis350

I don't think it'd be an issue with full synthetic oil for 6k miles. does the car/engine run normally with that noise.

sounds like some kind of exhaust leak.... any exhaust work done on the car?

It's an 09. They are the worst engines. We have had a couple of folks on here loose an engine on that year model for little reason at all. I hope it is not, but it is possible. His issue may be due to galley gaskets are blown out. An oil pressure check with a gauge will be needed to diagnose further.

Dreadnaught · 04-19-2022, 10:03 PM

From the video it sounds like you have an exhaust leak. Get a flashlight and look around the exhaust manifold for black marks where the exhaust manifold bolts to the cylinder head and check for cracks. A stud could have broken off. If you can take off the exhaust manifolds heat shield you should do so you can get a better view. I would also check where the exhaust manifold bolts to the cat.

04-19-2022, 10:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dreadnaught Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Farmington, Utah Posts: 582 Drives: 14 SR 370z 6MT Rep Power: 10141	From the video it sounds like you have an exhaust leak. Get a flashlight and look around the exhaust manifold for black marks where the exhaust manifold bolts to the cylinder head and check for cracks. A stud could have broken off. If you can take off the exhaust manifolds heat shield you should do so you can get a better view. I would also check where the exhaust manifold bolts to the cat. sx moneypit and BettyZ like this. __________________ Ford Diesel and Heavy Line Technician at your service.

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