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Valve Problems (maybe) confirm? #1622533 08/02/06 11:05 PM
Joined: May 2006 Posts: 7 N npurdin OP Newbie
OP npurdin Newbie N Joined: May 2006 Posts: 7	Ok, so I've got a distinctive click on every engine rotation (it seems). Not on every cylinder because that would make a hum.. just on one cylinder I'm thinking. The engine was dangerously low on oil recently, due to a dumbass that doesn't know how to tighten an oil plug. I'm thinking maybe a hydraulic lifter died? Can anyone else confirm this, suggest a test, or tell me what else it might be? On a sidenote: I'm not equipped or willing to open up this engine. What's it gonna cost to have this valve lifter fixed/replaced? (assuming that's the culprit) As always... thanks a lot for your help. whoops.. just realized I said nothing about the engine I have. It's a 98.5 contour sport with a Duratec (v6) Last edited by npurdin; 08/02/06 11:22 PM. [image]http://webpages.charter.net/npurdin/Ow_My_Car!.jpg[/image] This is why I cry at night.

Re: Valve Problems (maybe) confirm? #1622534 08/03/06 01:33 AM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA T Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er
Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er T Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA	Fuel injectors will make ticking sounds too. "Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles

Re: Valve Problems (maybe) confirm? #1622535 08/28/06 07:26 PM
Joined: May 2006 Posts: 7 N npurdin OP Newbie
OP npurdin Newbie N Joined: May 2006 Posts: 7	ok.. so it may be a fuel injector as well then... for some reason that sounds less daunting. Anyway, thanks for the reply. what kind of volume are we talking about for a fuel injector as opposed to a valve not falling all the way? [image]http://webpages.charter.net/npurdin/Ow_My_Car!.jpg[/image] This is why I cry at night.

Re: Valve Problems (maybe) confirm? #1622536 08/29/06 01:19 AM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA T Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er
Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er T Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA	Originally posted by npurdin: ... what kind of volume are we talking about for a fuel injector as opposed to a valve not falling all the way? Not sure what this means. Another thing which might give a ticking sound could be a leaky exhaust (manifold or further down along the pipe). "Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles

Re: Valve Problems (maybe) confirm? #1622537 08/29/06 01:30 AM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX R Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er
Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er R Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX	Tony, I think he was asking what sort of AUDIBLE volume (how loud) an injector would make, vs. a lifter, etc. Looking for a way to narrow it down based solely on volume, at the moment, it would seem. if it is a rather succinct, and loud metal on metal TAPPING (loud), then I'd look at bearings, or the like. (You mentioned low oil) There is a link to an audio clip with a failed (spun) bearing, posted recently. I know Tony2005 can find it. He seems to copy and paste every link ever posted on CEG. He's QUICK. '99 CSVT - Silver #222/276 In a constant state of blow-off euphoria. Originally posted by Kremitthefrog: I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.

Re: Valve Problems (maybe) confirm? #1622538 08/29/06 01:33 AM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA T Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er
Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er T Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA	LOL. Not quick enough. This thread "Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles

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