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Old 03-23-2010, 01:08 PM   #4
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Re: 97 Mark VIII/Cobra motor ticking

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Originally Posted by danielsatur View Post
It could be a secondary cam chain tensioner, see http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=954555
This is true and I have also heard that the cam phaser can cause ticking on the motors as well. My 5.4 has had a slight tick at idle that been there for almost a year now with good oil pressue and sure.

Since you over heated the motor, have you done a compression check yet?
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