Anyone ever go in for this TSB

YelloSchtang001 · Nov 5, 2006

I just looked up the TSB for my car and I found this one
TSB 03-25-6 ENGINE - ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V - TICK NOISE FROM ENGINE - ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 9/17/2003 it is some thing about the valve guides going bad has anyone brought their car in for this?

03ghoststang · Nov 5, 2006

hmmm.... nope but i only get a little tick noise on start up when cold once in a while and once it starts warming up it goes away

WashburnGT · Nov 5, 2006

I went in before I got my cams installed cause I thought my car was ticking...they told me they wouldn't check because I had an aftermarket intake. I asked what my intake had to do with my valves...but the service manger just shrugged and started ignoring me....I love dealerships.

BlackenedSVT · Nov 5, 2006

03ghoststang said:
hmmm.... nope but i only get a little tick noise on start up when cold once in a while and once it starts warming up it goes away

who cares, doesn't bother me at all Ford would probably do something stupid and end up messing up my heads anyway. I'd rather leave everything alone and/or fix it myself if i have to.

1low03gt · Nov 5, 2006

I had it done 'cause mine was really noticable ,and no issues,or hassels to get her done either.Plus i'm also good friends with the service manager/head mechanic,so i know i could trust him.

the98stang · Nov 5, 2006

I wouldn't dick with the car if it has a lifter ticking. It won't really hurt anything. You might loose a little HP is all.

One of my favorite quotes: "Don't f^ck with it if it isn't broken"

YelloSchtang001 · Nov 6, 2006

i have a very noticable tick and i know its not an exhaust leak , but that seems to be what the dealership would say caused it. judging by what some of you guys are saying

san~man · Nov 6, 2006

1low03gt said:
I had it done 'cause mine was really noticable ,and no issues,or hassels to get her done either.Plus i'm also good friends with the service manager/head mechanic,so i know i could trust him.

What work was performed?

1low03gt · Nov 6, 2006

Both heads were replaced under the TSB/warranty with 2 brand new out of the box '04 pi heads from ford that are,so ford says,improved.They came fully assembled,cams,springs,ects,ready to drop in.Then the old heads,fully assembled go back to ford.Only my passenger side had the tick issue,but he wanted to replace them both,but if i rmember correctly,it calls to have both done anyways.

'03GTinFLA · Nov 6, 2006

I've been chasing a ticking noise for awhile. Thought it was exhaust but I've been over and over the exhaust. My tick is louder under load, like 5th gear accel from 3k or lower when you floor it and goes away under normal idle or cruising or upper RPMs. I know it sounds exhaust but I can't find it and it's passenger side only.
Is that anything like your ticking noise. Thanks mang.

jasonh_86 · Nov 6, 2006

I had a valve guide bust in my motor... the noise was awful.. Here's how mine sounded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKVhmUytZu8

1low03gt · Nov 6, 2006

[QUOTE='03GTinFLA]I've been chasing a ticking noise for awhile. Thought it was exhaust but I've been over and over the exhaust. My tick is louder under load, like 5th gear accel from 3k or lower when you floor it and goes away under normal idle or cruising or upper RPMs. I know it sounds exhaust but I can't find it and it's passenger side only.
Is that anything like your ticking noise. Thanks mang.[/QUOTE]

The only way to properly hear the tick is from the front passenger wheel opening.You can hear it clearly threw there. And it's nothing exhaust related.

1low03gt · Nov 6, 2006

jasonh_86 said:
I had a valve guide bust in my motor... the noise was awful.. Here's how mine sounded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKVhmUytZu8

Now that is bad!!!! Dammmmmmn!

ADRENLN · Nov 6, 2006

holy.... that tick was bad!!!!! ive had a light ticking ever since i bought the car 5 yrs ago. i changed to ported heads and still have it. i dont even care anymore. mines probably exhause leaks.

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