batramsey
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- Seneca, SC
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- 2002 Explorer
Hello All, I'm new to the site and I hate to post another engine ticking question as I see this has been covered a lot in the forums, but I just can't find anything exactly like what I'm experiencing. I have a 2002 Ex with 4.0 SOHC. About 2 weeks ago, I heard a ticking upon startup that lasted maybe a minute or two. Happened on 2 different occassions, both cold mornings. Then yesterday, the tick reemerged and did not go away. I was about 60 miles from home and the ticking noise remained until about the last 5 miles of the trip. Ticking increased/decreased according to the motor RPM's. Once home I let the car sit for about an hour. Started it up and the ticking was still gone. An hour later I had to run an errand and the ticking was back. Now this morning the ticking is gone. I've read the threads on timing chain "rattles" and loose spark plug wire ticks, but it seems that with all of these issues the problem would not come and go like my problem is. Also, I would not describe this noise as a rattle (marbles in a can) the way people have described the timing chain issue. To me it sounds like a lifter tick (I know this engine doesn't have lifters), just trying to be as clear about the sound as possible. The car's due for an oil change, so I'm taking care of that this morning. Anyone have any thoughts, suggestions. If it continues to do this I will probably take it to the dealership to see what they think, but I hate to go see those guys without having some clue as to what the problem is. Thanks in advance for any help you can give.