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  1. Dec 22, 2011 at 1:15 AM #1
    jakez

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    Hey guys i was wondering if anyone can post some videos of there engines idleing? my engine just sounds like it has a SLIGHT tick but idk if its normal? or injectors? so if you can please! i will get a video tommorow so you guys can here my engine. also is the fan on the engine loud?


    i have the 5.4l bye the way:baby:
     
  2. Dec 22, 2011 at 1:16 AM #2
    Raevsky97

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    could be an exhaust leak, ford motors tend to make that noise wit a exhaust leak
     
  3. Dec 22, 2011 at 1:25 AM #3
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    how loud of a tick would the exhaust leak be? 1 out of 10, 10 being horrifying bad
     
  4. Dec 22, 2011 at 1:33 AM #4
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    What year truck do you have?
     
  5. Dec 22, 2011 at 1:43 AM #5
    jakez

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    02 f150 xlt 4x4
     
  6. Dec 22, 2011 at 1:44 AM #6
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    and i just changed the spark pl,ugs and torqued to 25lbs
     
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    check for exhaust leak then
     
  8. Dec 22, 2011 at 1:55 AM #8
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    whats the best way of doing that? and IF i do have an exhaust leak what should i do?
     
  9. Dec 22, 2011 at 2:34 AM #9
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    A reputable shop in my area was telling me (after working on my truck) that they would suggest running a higher grade fuel because on cold startups it was pinging a little bit (which was causing it to tick). He said it was common on these trucks. (I've never heard of this before though?)
     
  10. Dec 22, 2011 at 2:35 AM #10
    jakez

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    what oil filter do you have? because i heard if you use the wrong one it will ping till it has oil all throuhout the engine? or something like that
     
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