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Ticking in engine


robqx4
02-19-2004, 08:30 PM
I just bought a used 1994 Ford T-bird w/ 88k miles on it.
It runs great except for a small knocking/ticking in the engine.
Could anyone tell me what to do to get rid of the ticking.
Is there anything I can buy to put in the engine that might help??
Any and all replies will be very appreciated.

THUNDERIN'bird
02-20-2004, 04:12 PM
With only 88K miles, its probably just an injector.....Don't worry about it...my 96 has been ticking for the last 53K miles and no troubles yet...(knock on wood)

Bray Hill
02-21-2004, 02:19 AM
What size engine? Have you checked the oil level?
With 120,000 mi. on my nissan along with racing it I have to change the oil ever thousand mi. to keep my collapsed lifter/lifters from ticking.

Personaly I don't trust using oil additives, but try if you like. Just stay away from any form of stop leak.

robqx4
02-21-2004, 09:07 AM
It's a V6............And I just had the transmission Fluid & Oil changed.

thunderbird muscle
02-22-2004, 10:52 PM
3.8 needed lifters every now and then it wasnt a major problem though.still could be an injector or a timing problem.

reino134
02-07-2008, 12:27 AM
I have a 94 tbird w/ 3.8 liter 64,000 miles

I have an annoying ticking sound when engine is cold, as it warms up the ticking goes away. Would an injector act up like this, or should I be steering toward replacing lifters
thanks
randy

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