Lifter Noise??

[markc522]

im a five oh guy, but i just bought an 01 bullit.
i think it has a slight lifter noise. the car only has 34k miles on it an. as far as i know it hasent been driven hard. is this a ford problem? does any one know about it or maybe experienced the same trouble. the 'rattle' is most noticeable at 2000 rpm. if anyone could help it would be great.

 

[blackstalion666]

can you tell what head the noise is coming from. i do believe that there is a tsb for a lifter noise in the right cylinder head. when does it usually happen i know you said at 2000 rpm but is in th moring or at anytime?

 

[markc522]

i havent checked to see what head. what is a tsb?
the noise is anytime all the time. but it is most noticable most at 2000 rpm.

 

[blackstalion666]

i havent checked to see what head. what is a tsb?
the noise is anytime all the time. but it is most noticable most at 2000 rpm.

tsb= technical service bullitien
basicly ford's way of saying we have a problem but were not telling anyone yet. and yes it can be a lifter like you suspect. which as far as i know is not uncommon.

 

[markc522]

thanks for the info. do i just ignore it. or do i try to adjust the lifter assuming that is the problem.

 

[blackstalion666]

thanks for the info. do i just ignore it. or do i try to adjust the lifter assuming that is the problem.

if it turns out to be the lifter after you take a closer look at it. the only way to fix it is to replace the lifter or lifters. they are non adjustable

 

[blackstalion666]

i wouldnt ignore the noise!

 

[jaidedeye]

also remember......over head cam motors tend to be noisey as hell in general......my 4.6 has a very slight tap in the drivers side fenderwell area..only when cold......ive heard the same thing is like 4 or 5 other 4.6's

my 5.0 i used to have was pretty silent as far as the valve train

 

[stangman]

the injectors on 4.6's tend to be pretty noisey. i have a feeling that's what you are hearing

 

[blackstalion666]

the injectors on 4.6's tend to be pretty noisey. i have a feeling that's what you are hearing

this is also true, thats why he needs to look into it further and pin point the noise location.

 

[markc522]

thank all of you for your input. i will look at it tonight and get back to you guys.