Ticking noise from engine bay.

[Chrisssssssss]

Nope, but this will rule it....

Run the car in first gear at an idle roll, put light pressure on the clutch pedal, Is the noise there?

-Yes. This is a bad thing, isn't it.... BTW, how hard is it to bolt in a 3.2? Me thinks that this is the next step.

 

[pittsburghsho]

SO I am reading this thread and hoping it is the TOB. Mine is doing about the same thing as chrissssss's. How much are 3.2 liter sho motor's going for these days? lol

 

[Tom M]

One indicator of worn out rod and/or main bearings is oil pressure. I believe the Helms manual calls for 13psi minimum at idle with the engine hot. Lots of people have less than that with no apparent problems, but if you're below 10psi at hot idle it's probably time for new rod bearings.

 

[Chrisssssssss]

K, I'm bringing the car in tomorrow to Ford for them to have a quick listen. I am going to try to replace the Rod Bearings and order them tomorrow. Does anyone have the correct part #'s for these so that I can double check them with Ford? I am going to try this first, then I will do a motor swap if I need. I think that this is a first step. If not see post "replacing a 3.0L w/3.2L!!"

Also is there anyone that knows the proper procedures for doing the bearings? How long should I expect to take?

Thanks for all the help!

 

[RJ-92]

Chris,

Here's a way to find out exactly where the noise is comming from. Put the car on ramps or stands so you can get under it. Get a screwdriver with the shaft running all the way through it (metal all the way through), or a wrench. Start the car, in neutral of corse, put one end of the screwdriver to the oil pan and the other to your ear. Do the same thing with the traney, it wouldn't hurt to have a partner depress the clutch for you while you do this. This will tell you exactly where the sound comes from.

Sound travels in waves and does so best through solids. Better so than it does air. The more dense the object the better sound travels through it. This is also a good idea to do when buying a used car. You can really get a sense of what is going on in an engine this way. I almost bought a T-bird TC once until I heard the scored bearing through the screwdriver my dad had with us. Saved me some cash.

<small>[ April 23, 2002, 10:51 PM: Message edited by: RJ-92 ]</small>

 

[Chrisssssssss]

Thanks RJ 92, that's a good idea.

I will try that tomorrow.

 

[luigisho]

They also have cheap stethoscopes for stuff like this at AutoZone. When you go to the dealer don't tell them where you think the noise is coming from. You don't want the person looking at your car to go at it with any preconceived ideas. Tell them you're not sure where it's coming from exactly so you get an answer without anyone taking shortcuts. Don't order anything until you get the second opinion you're paying for. My $.02.

 

[Chrisssssssss]

ok, I went to Ford to get some of the bearings, and he asked me what size I needed. Since I have yet to pull the engine apart, I don't know what size that I need. What sucks is that I won't have until Friday to do this, and by the time that I look at the engine and take it apart, I am going to be into the weekend, and I will not have the bearings until a few days after. I was hoping to do it all at the same time. I guess that I do not want to just buy a set of bearings until I know the right size for these, huh?