Lifter Noise??

markc522

New Member

Apr 4, 2005

23

0

0

dfw

Apr 4, 2005

#1

• Apr 4, 2005

• #1

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

New Member

Mar 31, 2005

177

0

0

New Jersey

Apr 4, 2005

#2

• Apr 4, 2005

• #2

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

New Member

Apr 4, 2005

23

0

0

dfw

Apr 4, 2005

#3

• Apr 4, 2005

• #3

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

New Member

Mar 31, 2005

177

0

0

New Jersey

Apr 4, 2005

#4

• Apr 4, 2005

• #4

markc522 said:

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.

Click to expand...

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

New Member

Apr 4, 2005

23

0

0

dfw

Apr 4, 2005

#5

• Apr 4, 2005

• #5

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

 

blackstalion666

New Member

Mar 31, 2005

177

0

0

New Jersey

Apr 4, 2005

#6

• Apr 4, 2005

• #6

markc522 said:

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

Click to expand...

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

New Member

Mar 31, 2005

177

0

0

New Jersey

Apr 4, 2005

#7

• Apr 4, 2005

• #7

i wouldnt ignore the noise!

 

jaidedeye

Member

Apr 4, 2004

627

0

16

Goldsboro nc

Apr 4, 2005

#8

• Apr 4, 2005

• #8

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

15 Year Member

Jul 10, 2003

2,690

10

69

in a 3 bed, 2 bath

Apr 4, 2005

#9

• Apr 4, 2005

• #9

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

 

blackstalion666

New Member

Mar 31, 2005

177

0

0

New Jersey

Apr 4, 2005

#10

• Apr 4, 2005

• #10

c2see21 said:

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

Click to expand...

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

 

markc522

New Member

Apr 4, 2005

23

0

0

dfw

Apr 5, 2005

#11

• Apr 5, 2005

• #11

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