5.4 Exhaust Manifold Ticking Knocking Solved
#16
Yeah, I just got back from the Ford dealership yesterday. Had to get a quote from them. They were much less.
They said $570.97 if they just replaced the gaskets and studs and no studs broke
$843.38 if they had to replace manifold, gasket, studs, with none breaking
and $1,323.38 if they had to replace manifold, gasket, studs and all 8 broke.
I think he said $60 an hour is what they charge for broken ones..
Also quoted me at $499 to change spark plugs + $60 an hour on broken ones..
Does that all sound reasonable?
They said $570.97 if they just replaced the gaskets and studs and no studs broke
$843.38 if they had to replace manifold, gasket, studs, with none breaking
and $1,323.38 if they had to replace manifold, gasket, studs and all 8 broke.
I think he said $60 an hour is what they charge for broken ones..
Also quoted me at $499 to change spark plugs + $60 an hour on broken ones..
Does that all sound reasonable?
Last edited by crossbone; 06-19-2013 at 11:27 PM.
#17
My 04 FX4 with 102k miles has developed a pretty noticeable ticking sound upon start up and under hard acceleration. I'm fairly certain it's exhaust leak but haven't brought it in anywhere to get it checked out. I really need some sound advice on what steps I should take!! Here's what I would LIKE to do, replace both OEM manifolds with a header setup (maybe stainless steel as I live in Mn. and they salt the roads heavily during winter). A friend and co-worker highly suggested ceramic coated headers but from what I'm reading that coating may not hold up to the corrosive road salt. I'm willing to pay the extra $$ for SST or ceramic because I plan on keeping the truck for quite a few more years to come (it's paid for and still looks great, thanks to my non-stop washing and detailing habits). Any and all suggestions all welcomed. I wasn't sure if should have created a new thread or just jump into this one, sorry if I chose the wrong route!
Thanks again!
John
Thanks again!
John
#18
My 2010 (5.4 3V) developed a ticking sound at startup for a few seconds, but would go away, however the leak was apparent when towing and driving next to a wall (sound reflected). Passenger exhaust manifold was warped about 1/8" on the rear cylinder. Luckily, it didn't torch the head, so I had it replaced with a Dorman. Engine had to be jacked up to replace the RH manifold.
#19
No more ticking sound....
My 2008 (5.4 3V) does the same....ticking sound at startup and under normal acceleration! Today we have change both Manifolds. I have buy the Gibson GP218S Headers....(Passenger Side make us angry...puhhhhhh)
NO MORE TICKING SOUND !!!
Also buy the Borla Cat-Back Exhaust 140137. Fantastic Sound,divinely more Power.....
@Mike from 5-Star-Tuning.....thanks for your help with SCT-Software....
that "Rock´s the Autobahn".......
NO MORE TICKING SOUND !!!
Also buy the Borla Cat-Back Exhaust 140137. Fantastic Sound,divinely more Power.....
@Mike from 5-Star-Tuning.....thanks for your help with SCT-Software....
that "Rock´s the Autobahn".......
#20
2007 5.4 Triton. Motors a piece of **** I tell you! Lol. Had phaser issues replaced both of them realized the chain guides were busted so I replaced the whole timing kit and all 8 injectors... ran quiet again but As soon as I did that This thing starts up now like there's no oil in it for about 3-4 secs then runs smooth....well it did for a while now it sounds like a quiet knock almost . I thought maybe I had a bad oil pump. I give UP! Now im hearing you guys talk about a manifold???? I'd rather just get a jasper and some new headers and call it a few years.
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I took my 04 to a muffler shop and they replaced the manifold and 3 studs. They deleted the Ford gasket cause it was aluminum and the main problem of the cracking manifold. They used exhaust hi temp rtv sealant. $278 at professional muffler. It's been fine the last 5 years.