2002 Ford Mustang Tickering noise?

Tiny
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When I start up the engine from cold I can hear a low tickering noise. It disapears after about 5 min when the engine gets up to operation temperature.

And I also think think the car has a lack of horsepower?


What could this be?


Best regards

Andreas M. Kristensen
Saturday, November 8th, 2008 AT 2:05 PM

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Tiny
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I would like to hear the noise but I would assume that its either a exhaust leak or a lifter noise. Usually I find its a exhaust leak that goes away when its warm from the metal expanding.
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Saturday, November 8th, 2008 AT 2:19 PM
Tiny
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Dont think there is a exhaust leakage. Check the Video underneath.
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Saturday, November 8th, 2008 AT 3:49 PM
Tiny
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Excellent video. Its definitely a exhaust leak. Look closely at the exhasut manifold and the pipe that connects to it. A tell tale sign will be a little black soot where the leak is. Also check the tubes in the exhaust for the egr valve. That video nailed it, its definitely exhaust.
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Sunday, November 9th, 2008 AT 5:27 AM
Tiny
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Another tell tale thing to check is look at the bolts that hold the exhaust manifold to the head and see if one is missing, they either fall out of the bolt breaks in the head.
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Sunday, November 9th, 2008 AT 5:29 AM

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