RE: Crap, good things don't last forever

From: James Johnson (sixpackdak@execulink.com)
Date: Sun Feb 10 2008 - 16:21:22 EST


I only use good quality filters on my vehicles, FRAM filters do not ever
touch my Dak or my Mustang.
It could be an exhaust leak, but it's so random and does happen when the
engine is relatively warm that I do believe it is the lifters.

At 03:58 PM 10/02/2008 -0500, you wrote:

> > -----Original Message-----
> >
> > I have a similar problem with my 92 Dak 5.2L. Every once in a while when I
> > start it up a get the ticking noise like you would associate with a couple
> > of collapsed lifters. Usually after a few minutes of running the noise
> > goes
> > away. My 91 with a 3.9L (Non Magnum) would do it on occasion as well.
> >
> > James
>
>My '92 318 used to do that when I was using a Fram filter. Never done it
>again since I switched to K&N oil filters. Even when the truck is parked
>during the racing off-season (Nov - April) it doesn't tick on first startup.
>
>Another thing to consider is an exhaust leak between the heads and
>manifolds/headers. Can sound just like a lifter but if it's minor it will
>also get quiet once the engine is warmed up.
>
>Ray
>http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
>
>
>
>
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