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[mark21810]

Hi names mark from Pinckney, Mi. I got a 1994 ford ranger 4x4, 4.0L V6, Lifted with 33's and AIRHORNS! haha. Just a quick question about my ranger. I took it off roading and when i got back the exhaust manifold was loose, tightened it back up and now theres an annoying ticking when you start it up. any ideas what it could be...?
Thanks, Mark

 

[adsm08]

The tick is probably a small leak. The manifold may not be tight enough, may be warped, or the gasket may be no good now that it loosened up and was re-tightened.

Does it quiet up after the engine runs for a little bit?

 

[mark21810]

When I fire up the truck you dont hear it till it warms up a little. I got a new gasket and will throw that in tomorrow and will see if that helps any and ill let you know. Thanks for the info

 

[mark21810]

I put in the new gasket, old one was shot but the ticking is still there. Could be a lifter? Not really sure