robert1839 Tristan Cook 5579 Timber Ridge Dr, Mt Vernon, Skagit, Washingto (118 posts) Registered: 05/06/2013 11:11PM Main British Car: MGB GT 1972 Buick 215 |
ford mustang help
so i know this isn't a British car but i was thinking some one must be bale to help with this or is running a mustang engine
so my naboor has this 88 5.0 mustang and he loves the thing to the end of time. and it now has this clicking nose. sounds like it is coming from on top the engine. it also is over heating. he said that the temp gauge just jumped up when he was driving and he caught it so he just shut it off and had it towed home. so we think this has something to do with the clicking. i am thinking a head gasket or a valve problem. whats your in put |
rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Re: ford mustang help
Both those are options and are easy to check. Also check the oil... low enough oil could cause those symptoms but I'd think if he lost that much oil suddenly, he'd have noticed.
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Dan Jones Dan Jones St. Louis, Missouri (280 posts) Registered: 07/21/2008 03:32PM Main British Car: 1980 Triumph TR8 3.5L Rover V8 |
Re: ford mustang help
> Also check the oil... low enough oil could cause those symptoms
The '88 Mustang 5.0L HO engine had low tension oil rings and forged pistons from the factory. They are known to consume oil from new. My '87 always used a quart of oil between oil changes. High mileage engine may consume more. There should be a low oil sensor in the side of the oil pan that comes on when the engine is 2 or 3 quarts low, assuming it is still operative. If oil level gets too low, you can hear lifter clatter. > it also is over heating. he said that the temp gauge just jumped up when he was driving The stock fan clutch can fail. While checking it, look for cracks at the base of fan blades. Also, there is a short black plastic piece under the bottom radiator support that makes a high pressure region under the car so air is forced through the radiator. It often gets knocked off which will cause temperature to creep up on the highway. Thermostat could also fail shut. > i am thinking a head gasket Check the oil for color and coolant smell and watch the exhaust for signs of coolant (white smoke). Also remove the radiator cap and look for bubbles in the coolant. > we think this has something to do with the clicking. The serpentine belt tensioner can may a knocking noise when the bearings go. Dan Jones |
DiDueColpi Fred Key West coast - Canada (1365 posts) Registered: 05/14/2010 03:06AM Main British Car: I really thought that I'd be an action figure by now! |
Re: ford mustang help
Another possibility is the water pump.
The seals let go and you dump all your coolant onto the serpentine belt. Once dry, the coolant residue on the belt clicks just like a bad lifter. Cheers Fred |
robert1839 Tristan Cook 5579 Timber Ridge Dr, Mt Vernon, Skagit, Washingto (118 posts) Registered: 05/06/2013 11:11PM Main British Car: MGB GT 1972 Buick 215 |
Re: ford mustang help
we used a micanic stethoscope and tracked down the nose it sounds like its coming from the under the valve cover
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