Clicking sound when accelerating???

[amccombs15]

hello,

i've noticed that when i accelerate, there is a clicking sound, like a baseball card in a bike wheel. i've looked at my hayes repair guide, and its says it could be a worn piston pin/piston pin hole, or a collapsed valve lifter. for the lifter (if that was the problem) it says to try a higher viscous oil, lucky for me its time to change the oil. but for the piston pin, it doesnt give option of repair. well what i want to know is if anyone has an idea on what that should cost if that was the problem? and how long should i go before it needs to be repaired. im a college kid and strapped for cash.

 

[rhauf]

If it does it when the engine revs up (in neutral) then it coudl be lifter/valve train etc.

if it does it under load only (acceleration) then i would suspect an exhaust leak first off. get a 3' length of hose and put one end to you're ear like a stethascope and use the other end to poke around, you'll find the sound...

....didn't i give this same piece of advice to someone else on here today?

 

[deamon3]

It's probably the lifter , mine does the exact same thing. Very quietly but it still does it.

 

[Masterd]

I agree....valvetrain or exhaust leak either at the headers or a hole in the muffler.

 

[amccombs15]

ok so i just got gas (bp) and i've noticed the click has gotten quieter, but is still there. any ideas? i am taking it in to get a radiator flush for the winter, and i will ask the tech, but i would like to have some knowledge of what possible problems can be so the tech doesn't spit out some expensive sounding repair. also the reason im getting a flush is cause it was low, could that have caused the problem?


also, the reason i mentioned the gas is because i usually fill up with shell.

 

[deamon3]

It really is probably the lifter , mine does the same as you describe , somtimes it noticeable , while other times it's quiet.

 

[amccombs15]

will it cause an damage if i let it go for awhile? cause i will be getting my student loans back in mid nov. and with that i can get it taken care of.

 

[deamon3]

Oh ya only a month it'll be fine if it is just a lifter noise. Mines been clicking for like a year now cuz I'm to broke to fix it.

 

[amccombs15]

ok cool, but what causes this problem/ and could i pick up some gum-out type stuff from the auto parts store to help/ would that help even/

 

[deamon3]

I'm not really an engine person at all , all I know is the lifters clicking isn't a huge deal , and that they clcik when worn out or something. All I know is mine have been clicking a long time and the car starts , runs , drives perfectly fine.

 

[amccombs15]

well hopefully i can go as long as you, but i will talk to my tech about it tomorrow and see what my options are. thx to everyone for the help. as usually this forum is very speedy and helpfull

 

[rhauf]

If it's just a lifter tick, it's not a big deal. sometimes lifters just tick.. they're roller lifters so you're in even better shape, one probably just bleeds down a little or something. as long as the engine is running smoothly i would not consider it a problem.

worst case scenario, you could replace the lifter, or the cam and all the lifters. that would take care of it!

 

[EskimoEddie]

Had similar sound

hello,

i've noticed that when i accelerate, there is a clicking sound, like a baseball card in a bike wheel. i've looked at my hayes repair guide, and its says it could be a worn piston pin/piston pin hole, or a collapsed valve lifter. for the lifter (if that was the problem) it says to try a higher viscous oil, lucky for me its time to change the oil. but for the piston pin, it doesnt give option of repair. well what i want to know is if anyone has an idea on what that should cost if that was the problem? and how long should i go before it needs to be repaired. im a college kid and strapped for cash.

Hello!!

On my Ex, I had knocking under acceleration and climbing hills on the highway, I too thought it was a lifter. I cleaned my MAF (mass air flow) sensor and changed the spark plugs and wires. What a difference! Lost power regained!!

The MAF is located after the air-cleaner box and is secured by 2 security TORX screws, removed wiring harness, and sprayed it with a good sensor-cleaning spray.

Here's a link http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253575&highlight=cleaning+MAF that might help you out. I'm NOT saying it might NOT be a lifter issue, but cleaning my MAF help eliminate my "clicking" as you described on my Ex. Just my 2 ¢

Take care, good luck!

Greg