2003 Mustang GT engine tick

[error262]

it's a bomb!!!! xD

[russ98stang]

Timing tensioner going out, best get it looked at fast, mine has gotten worse in the past 6 months and now have metal shavings in my oil.

[bnuts677]

no cel would not come on, also if the exhuast manifold gasket is leaking it will tick. also when was the last time you changed you oil?

[03charcoalGT]

I have had the car for 1 month now, I have not changed the oil since I got it. I did throw a quart of 5w-20 Castrol GTX synthetic in it this week just to see what it would do, no change. How do I go about checking my exhaust manifold?

[bnuts677]

look to see if there are any cracks and check the tightness of the manifold bolts.if there is a leak you will see blackish sut around the area.also on the passenger side there is a gasket in between the manifold and the h-pipe, check for leakage there.

[bnuts677]

check your exhuast manifolds for cracks, cause they cause ticking also

[03charcoalGT]

My CEL is not on, wouldnt it come on if the exhaust manifold was cracked?

[mustang4life04]

can i hear it inside with the windows up?