Mack
Well-Known Member
As you may know I also have a 1986 GT convertible, with the 5.0HO engine, in a bit of a rough shape.
I've now noticed that the engine produces a clear ticking noise, after driving a while above 2k rpm - for example on the highway. When I slow down, I can hear the engine ticking quite loudly - also when I'm just rolling (not using throtle). After a while, the ticking disappears. Slow driving - no ticking. Stationary - no ticking.
Any idea what this can be? Should I be worried? The car is going to the shop soon anyway, but maybe I ask them to check certain things that may cause the ticking.
I've now noticed that the engine produces a clear ticking noise, after driving a while above 2k rpm - for example on the highway. When I slow down, I can hear the engine ticking quite loudly - also when I'm just rolling (not using throtle). After a while, the ticking disappears. Slow driving - no ticking. Stationary - no ticking.
Any idea what this can be? Should I be worried? The car is going to the shop soon anyway, but maybe I ask them to check certain things that may cause the ticking.