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Knocking on start up

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Cory281

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Hey guys, I have a 2008 Mustang GT with 30,000 miles on it and I've just noticed that when I start the car for the first time of the day and stand outside next to the front tire I can hear the engine making a slight knock for about 30 seconds or a minute. Also When I pop the hood the car ticks from each side of the engine, would this just be my injectors? My old 2001 GT had loud injectors, are the 3V's the same?

I have a couple of months left on my warranty. Do I need to take my car in? Or is this stuff normal?

If anyone has any more information I would really appreciate it.
 
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Digital_Synapse

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Sorry, I thought you were talking about the new 5.0 for a second, alot of new 5.0 owners are having this issue.
 

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Really? That sucks, my car isn't doing it that bad, but it's there.
 

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The ticking noise is the injectors pulsing. The knock however can be serious or it can be something simple like the separator plate which is a common issue on these cars. I'd take it in just to be sure.
 

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Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I'm just not a fan of any of the Ford dealers in my area so I really hate doing it.
 

SpartaPerformance

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Bring them a dozen Dunkin'Donuts?
 
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