cranny Donating Members 123 Member For: 16y 8m 24d Gender: Male Location: Sydney NSW Posted 03/07/11 12:33 PM Share Posted 03/07/11 12:33 PM HI Guys, 335 GT BONE STOCK (not touched) so much for a Bullet proof motor in the new GT,I was driving tonight and droped back to second to overtake a slow vehicle next minute the engine starting making a really loud ticking noise almost like a failed lifter. the noise gets louder and faster the more you accelerate.(So loud that you can hear it over the top of the supercharger.)now the car seems to have lost power. I did notice however this morning on a cold start that there was quite a loud bearing slash tappet noise coming from the drivers side bank. it went softer as the motor got warm. Brand new GT up the creek, what are my choices take it to a dealer that has no idea about this new engine (no one even nows how or what oil to put in) I am devastated.any can help me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle173 Donating Members 774 Member For: 16y 1m 21d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 03/07/11 12:45 PM Share Posted 03/07/11 12:45 PM I'd take it to ford Mate u might get a whole new donk. Mine is up for a new turbo tomoro. Way I see it if they keep doing it wrong they can keep fixing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 21y 7m 27d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 03/07/11 12:49 PM Share Posted 03/07/11 12:49 PM You have to take it to Ford. No other choice.I'd ring customer service first though and explain to them the situation. Make sure you express how disappointed you are after spending such a large amount of money. Really drive that point home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 1m 26d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 03/07/11 01:09 PM Share Posted 03/07/11 01:09 PM Dont stress just take it to ford its under warranty. Dont tell them you hear prior noises just that you were driving along and it started making a noise so you stopped. Call a tow truck and take it to ford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranny Donating Members 123 Member For: 16y 8m 24d Gender: Male Location: Sydney NSW Posted 03/07/11 01:14 PM Author Share Posted 03/07/11 01:14 PM who is the best dealer in Sydney to go to. thanks guys I am so devastated any ideas on what it could be. my thoughts are collasped lifter. is that hard to fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKOIE Member 41 Member For: 14y 9m 18d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle NSW Posted 03/07/11 01:17 PM Share Posted 03/07/11 01:17 PM That's got to piss ya off cranny. Puts a bad taste in your mouth when you've parted with your hard earned. But in saying that my GS has developed a noise last week when idling. It sounds like a groan that you get from the powersteering pump but on closer inspection when it makes the noise I grabed the water hoses that cross the front of the motor & I can feel the vibration through them. I took it to my local Ford dealer & the service manager & head mechanic both agreed that it must be the water pump bearing making the noise. They ordered a new water pump so she goes in tomorrow to be replaced. Fingers crossed. Cheers, skoie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1PERFORMANCE Donating Members 104 Member For: 15y 9m 9d Gender: Male Location: VIC Posted 03/07/11 01:19 PM Share Posted 03/07/11 01:19 PM Just guessing from what you have said it sounds like piston damage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranny Donating Members 123 Member For: 16y 8m 24d Gender: Male Location: Sydney NSW Posted 03/07/11 01:23 PM Author Share Posted 03/07/11 01:23 PM my biggest worry is that they fix it dodegy and I get a second grade motor the rest of the cars life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKOIE Member 41 Member For: 14y 9m 18d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle NSW Posted 03/07/11 01:57 PM Share Posted 03/07/11 01:57 PM I've been onto Ford Forums & they have a thread on the noises from these 5.0 s/c engines. My water pump problem seems to be quite common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kv! Donating Members 1,132 Member For: 14y 10m 7d Gender: Male Location: Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne Posted 03/07/11 04:18 PM Share Posted 03/07/11 04:18 PM How many km old cranny?Such bad luck mate, know what you mean about fixing the problem, would prefer a whole new car, especially when you put a lot of coin into it in the beginning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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