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Topic: So who has an 03-04 Cobra with original heads?
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gixxer408
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I heard some cars have a problem with the driver side head and the only fix is to have Ford replace it.
Posts: 413 | From: SJ | Registered: Feb 2003
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04cobra408
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yeah it was mentioned on horsepower tv. if the head was made before nov 02 it could have the prob, i know this for a fact because i have that episode on my tivo and kept that in mind when i was shoppin for mine
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Jeff S
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All 03/04 Cobras regardless of the date of manufacture either have the "head tick" or may have the "head tick" in the future. IMO it is nothing to worry about as I have not heard of any failures due to the tick it seems to be just an annoyance to some. My old Cobra had it FWIW, it sounds like an exhuast leak.
Supposively Ford has recently revised the head AGAIN to fix the problem but the verdict is still out.
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TRIXSNK
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From my research it seems as though they are concerned about inadequate coolant passages along with problems with teh valve guides....but like Jeff said it's till up in the air.
My car is an early run 03 but has not had a tick :knocks on wood: ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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gixxer408
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Well the tick supposedly gets worse. I've heard sound clips from other sites where it sounds like a really bad lifter. I'm hoping there are Cobras that aren't affected.
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gixxer408
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Originally posted by TRIXSNK:
From my research it seems as though they are concerned about inadequate coolant passages along with problems with teh valve guides....but like Jeff said it's till up in the air.
My car is an early run 03 but has not had a tick :knocks on wood:
Thats exactly what i heard. How many miles do you have now and is it modded?
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TRIXSNK
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Originally posted by gixxer408:
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Originally posted by TRIXSNK:
From my research it seems as though they are concerned about inadequate coolant passages along with problems with teh valve guides....but like Jeff said it's till up in the air.
My car is an early run 03 but has not had a tick :knocks on wood:
Thats exactly what i heard. How many miles do you have now and is it modded?
18,000 miles
-Ported / Pullied
-Accufab Tb
-Maf.ia
-Off-road X w/ 3" CB
-Predator w/ RWTD tune
-H&R springs
-CCW wheels
Still lovin the power but my clutch isn't too happy ![[Razz]](tongue.gif) Went 11.60 @ 121 mph 1.70
I'm not too busy at work so here's a pic for you:
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94gt
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I know theres a few companies that offer a head cooling mod, there is several guys on the mach1registry that have done it with great results
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Posts: 5777 | From: Beavercreek, OH | Registered: Jul 2003
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TRIXSNK
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I know theres a few companies that offer a head cooling mod, there is several guys on the mach1registry that have done it with great results
LDC Chicago cooling mod is what you are speaking of.
Don't know if that's a bunch of hype or a valid mod to save the head.
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gixxer408
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Thats good to hear. Hopefully the Cobra I plan to get doesn't get that knock.
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Originally posted by TRIXSNK:
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Originally posted by gixxer408:
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Originally posted by TRIXSNK:
From my research it seems as though they are concerned about inadequate coolant passages along with problems with teh valve guides....but like Jeff said it's till up in the air.
My car is an early run 03 but has not had a tick :knocks on wood:
Thats exactly what i heard. How many miles do you have now and is it modded?
18,000 miles
-Ported / Pullied
-Accufab Tb
-Maf.ia
-Off-road X w/ 3" CB
-Predator w/ RWTD tune
-H&R springs
-CCW wheels
Still lovin the power but my clutch isn't too happy Went 11.60 @ 121 mph 1.70
I'm not too busy at work so here's a pic for you:
Posts: 413 | From: SJ | Registered: Feb 2003
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RixSikCobra
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No tick...yet. Fingers are crossed.
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Posts: 2120 | From: Pleasanton | Registered: Nov 2004
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TRIXSNK
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Originally posted by gixxer408:
Thats good to hear. Hopefully the Cobra I plan to get doesn't get that knock.
I hope not either..... ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
What are you planning on getting....i know a couple Cobras for sale ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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gixxer408
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Originally posted by TRIXSNK:
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Originally posted by gixxer408:
Thats good to hear. Hopefully the Cobra I plan to get doesn't get that knock.
I hope not either.....
What are you planning on getting....i know a couple Cobras for sale
PM me details and price. Thx
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TRIXSNK
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Originally posted by gixxer408:
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Originally posted by TRIXSNK:
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Originally posted by gixxer408:
Thats good to hear. Hopefully the Cobra I plan to get doesn't get that knock.
I hope not either.....
What are you planning on getting....i know a couple Cobras for sale
PM me details and price. Thx
pm sent
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New project in the works.......
Posts: 3740 | From: Bay Area | Registered: May 2003
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Jeff S
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Has anyone here honestly heard of ANY failures due to the "tick"? Looking at poll's on other sites it appears there is a LARGE percentage of Cobras with the "tick" yet VERY few if any failures that are SUPPOSEDLY a result of the "tick". IMO it is nothing to worry about.
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'90 Mustang LX: 8.53 @ 157.92 w/ 1.33 60' on DR's
'10 ZR1: FOR SALE
'14 E63 S: RENNtech ECU
'04 Gallardo: UGR TTG
Posts: 2121 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: Aug 2001
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Joooestang66
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It is nothing to worry about. No mechanical failure will result. I've heard it on a few Cobra's, the owners didn't even know it was there. A fuel injector opening and closing is almost louder than the tick.
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Posts: 581 | From: Elk Grove | Registered: May 2003
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