Moe21purplez
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My 350 TBI started making a tick and tapping sound, before I took the valve covers off and started messing with that, I wanted to see if there is anything else I can check or do
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Do you have headers?My 350 TBI started making a tick and tapping sound, before I took the valve covers off and started messing with that, I wanted to see if there is anything else I can check or do
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I just have the original exhaust manifolds on itDo you have headers?
I just tracked my tick down, was a bunch of loose header bolts, and the collector bolts needed a snug as well, no more tick.
Do you have access to a mechanic stethoscope? Or some substitute?
Still wouldn't hurt to toss a socket on them to eliminate them as a possibility.I just have the original exhaust manifolds on it
I meant replaceing rockers and the at sort of thing, it is very loud when driving especially when accelerating. I’ve had it for 2 years and just do normal maintenance like oil changes and what notMore details please...
What exactly were you 'messing with' in the valve covers? Unless you found one rocker that was loose, there's nothing to fix/adjust on hydraulic lifters. And if you found a loose one, there are more problems coming very soon.
And how loud is the ticking? Con you hear it from the drivers seat while driving or only when the hood is popped? The injectors can make a decent amount of noise when the hood is open if they are older.
Otherwise, like the Wobbly Canadian said, exhaust is a good next check. Blown collector gasket or manifold gaskets are common.
How long have you had the truck? What maintenance items have been done recently?
Lifters don't get noisier when the vehicle accelerates, unless the oil level is so low that the pump is sucking air.I meant replaceing rockers and the at sort of thing, it is very loud when driving especially when accelerating.