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JPstealth

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My problem is a rough idle but only when the car warms up... also whats really weird is there is a pretty loud ticking noise when the rpms drop to like 500 and then when it picks up to about 1k the ticking disappears. that car is also throwing a lean in bank 1 and 2 code.

I do have a C&L intake, MAF and a RR intake manifold which might be throwing the codes but the tick at only low rpms?

I ran injector cleaner through, cleaned the MAF and filter, there is no vacuum leaks and i replaced the IAC.

The ticking is the scary part and it is very noticeable. i really don't have the cash for ford to rape me thats if they would even look at it since it has almost every bolt on.

any ideas?

Thanks
 

JPstealth

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forgot to mention.... its a 2000 GT 5spd with 62k miles
 

the98stang

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Probably an exhaust leak. Look at where the midpipe connects to the manifolds.
 

Tim2002GT

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Might not hurt to check the torque on your spark plugs if the exhaust leak is not the cause.
 

joshjwc9

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Very true, I believe it is the Windsor heads (99, 00 and some 01) that have the few spark plug threads, if one is backing out it will sound like an exhaust leak...let it cool and check all of the plugs...
 
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