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03 Cobra "tick"??

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SVT98Snake

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I have developed a ticking noise since installation of my idler pulley.

It is getting worse and freaking me out. It is coming from the front of the motor....sounds like a sprinkler and gets worse with rpm (as expected)

Any suggestions??? Idler bearing's going out??

Also, what is the 03 "tick" I hear about? Anything to worry about?
 
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SVT98Snake said:
I have developed a ticking noise since installation of my idler pulley.

It is getting worse and freaking me out. It is coming from the front of the motor....sounds like a sprinkler and gets worse with rpm (as expected)

Any suggestions??? Idler bearing's going out??

Also, what is the 03 "tick" I hear about? Anything to worry about?
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The '03 tick is something I'm very familiar with. I've had my drivers side head replaced twice now due to the tick! The tick comes from the 7 & 8 cylinder area on the drivers side head. Do a search in this forum for "Tick" and you read all about it.

U.M.
 

SVT98Snake

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Uncle Meat said:
The '03 tick is something I'm very familiar with. I've had my drivers side head replaced twice now due to the tick! The tick comes from the 7 & 8 cylinder area on the drivers side head. Do a search in this forum for "Tick" and you read all about it.

U.M.
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That right there is enough to eliminate that(thank God!)

This is coming from the front of the motor....in the area of the pulley's.

I guess I will check them all for good rotation tomorrow and go from there.

Thanks UM.
 
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