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    Lifter tick

    1991 Ford explorer engine that me and my buddy swapped into a bronco 2. Didn't have a problem before we pulled it. I've worked on these engines before (have one in my bronco 2). But while the engine was apart we did a new oil pump, all new gaskets, new timing chain, and 2 new lifters cause their...
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    Tick?

    I’m having a little tick with my 96 5.0 when cold. I figure it’s either a lifter or the exhaust manifold, but I had a few questions. Could this be to a torque converter noise? I’m currently having shutter issues. I’ve heard they can tick when lose. Would it be possible as it stops once warm...
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    Possible cracked cylinder head?

    I have a 1996 manual transmission Explorer, 4.0 L with almost 150,000 miles. I love having a stick shift explorer, but I've been experiencing engine problems since almost the time I bought it a year ago. I thought I resolved this issue a while ago, after I took my car for a rough idle. I had...
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    OK, it's a lifter!

    Ok, I surrender. The knock is been deduced to be a collapsed lifter. It is worse when warm - much - but not always. I am thinking of going in and replacing 1 lifter, as I simply cannot afford to do more. I assume that pulling off the rocker cover will reveal the shot lifter? :( Is this a one...
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    Lifter noise or exhaust leak?

    I have a 2000 XLT AWD with a 5.0 engine. When I start the engine, there is a rather loud tapping noise coming from the front end of the passenger side of the engine. It begins to quieten after a minute or two of running, but does not go away completely. I first thought it might have been an...
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