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JdubO7
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I hear a tiny ticking in the morning when the car is warming up. After she warms up it goes away?

[ November 01, 2002, 09:30 AM: Message edited by: 07 ]

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I hear a tiny ticking when the car is cold in the moring. After it warms up it goes away?

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Dynomax Mufflers/Headers/Pullies
65mm TB/76mm MAF System w/K&N
Hurst Short Shift/MSD Ignition
Electric Fan/3 Core Radiator
Ford 3.55's

Waiting in living room for install:
King Cobra Cluth

Looking for deals on:
Pony Rims w/tires
130 - 200 amp alt.

Posts: 65 | From: CA | Registered: Oct 2002  |  :
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Probably an exhaust leak, that seals up when the heads/headers expand from heat.........check it out and retighten the exhaust bolts

Mike

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cobraman_1994
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when you put your headers on did you re tighten them after a few hundred miles? if not thats your problem. the bolts are a little loose

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they headers were already on so i have no idea it he tightend them...I will tonight though..thank guys!! Do you think I should up to 91 octane?

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Dynomax Mufflers/Headers/Pullies
65mm TB/76mm MAF System w/K&N
Hurst Short Shift/MSD Ignition
Electric Fan/3 Core Radiator
Ford 3.55's

Waiting in living room for install:
King Cobra Cluth

Looking for deals on:
Pony Rims w/tires
130 - 200 amp alt.

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quote:
Originally posted by 07:
they headers were already on so i have no idea it he tightend them...I will tonight though..thank guys!! Do you think I should up to 91 octane?

if your wallet can handle it. lol [burnout]

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