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    5.0 V8 sounds like a sewing machine when cold

    Are we talking about a leak on the garage floor kind leak, or a goop all over parts of the engine compartment kind of leak, or some other kind of leak? I definitely have no leaks on the garage floor..
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    5.0 V8 sounds like a sewing machine when cold

    What's your definition of a poorly maintained engine? I do the regular maintenance with it, no pampering but not neglect either. The thing isn't worth a new engine... not with half the dash lights burnt out, the power antenna busted, the stereo display burnt out.. oi vey Ford.
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    5.0 V8 sounds like a sewing machine when cold

    I've been doing more research on the internet and found this... does this sound plausible? "I have a 97 Explorer XLT V8 that had what sounded like a lifter clicking or a bad valve. I tried Hi grade gas and additives with no results. The noise was worse when the SUV was cold and faded as it...
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    5.0 V8 sounds like a sewing machine when cold

    Run of the mill 10W30. I forgot to mention the engine has approx 93K miles.
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    5.0 V8 sounds like a sewing machine when cold

    Hi Everyone, newbie here, I did a search before posting but didn't find much. My 1998 Explorer, 5.0 V8, now sounds like a sewing machine when it is cold out, or when the engine is just started. If it's 40F or above the engine noise will slowly go away after the engine warms up, but if it's...
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