1990 Ford Festiva Repair Question
Topics covered: Oil pressure, Engine, Lifters.
Mileage: 200,000 miles.
Mileage: 200,000 miles.
Asked on June 14, 2012
Engine has ticking sound during idle, someone told me it was lifters. how can I be sure
When engine idles there is fast tick sound, checked oil is good I believe. I am not sure hot to check oil pressure. Also oil light comes on while car is off!
Asked by RAAndrewsAnswer
Replied on June 14, 2012
Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge-remove the oil pressure sending unit-hook it up and start the engine -then read off the pressure if its within specs
Replied on June 14, 2012
You can never be sure about a lifter noise without disassembling things and inspecting and even then it may not be obvious.
Replied on June 14, 2012
Like Wrench said, you have to disassemble things and inspect to determine the problem-possible-excessive valve lash, collasped lifters and worned out camshaft lobes-etc