Engine Noise ???? Ticking !!! BAD !!!

[IslandBlueStang]

Hey guys,

I have a 02 V6 Mustang, and when I turn my engine on after a cold or warm start I hear a sort of ticking in the engine. The sound goes away after a couple of minutes on the road or idle. Im thinking its the sticky lifter not getting oil right away, which I have tried some oil additives that help noisey lifters to no avail.

Any suggestions, should I just suck it up and go the shop ?

Anything will help...

 

[Adverse2Change]

Check your spark plugs... make sure the boots are securely attached to the plug... I had a similar sound after I changed my plugs, way back in the day, and didn't get the boot tight enough.

 

[IslandBlueStang]

I did just change my plugs I will give that a try.

 

[Silentst2000]

small exhaust leak?

These engines and possibly that year are notorious for exhaust manifold failures. Is it on the passanger side?