No more ticking!

Hartman · 01-18-02, 11:58 PM

It worked! I switched to 5w30 and did the trany oil thing only once. Gradually over a few weeks( I don't drive it very much) the ticking became less and less. And now,( horray!) its completely gone.

ladelberg · 01-19-02, 11:01 AM

Just out of curiousity, I did as well, but how long did you leave the atf in the oil? I have seen some different accounts.

Hartman · 01-19-02, 02:34 PM

I followed the method given at legend temple as closely as I could. I think they said about 20km although I probably went at least double that. I first tryed adjusting them but that did nothing.

stsrus · 01-19-02, 02:34 PM

I screwed up and put in 10w-40 on my last change, and Yes it does make a difference. My lifters have gotten noticably louder and it seems to take longer for them to quiet down. Changing back to 5w-30 today.

90legend90 · 01-20-02, 11:33 PM

thanx guys...i finally know what that ticking noise is. i will change my oil on moday.

THANX AGAIN

csamos2 · 02-07-02, 06:16 PM

Someone answered this before, but the answer wasnt clear to me.

I just recetly had an oil change. Can I add a quart of ATF now? If so, then what? And what type of ATF fluid, specifically? Don't want to ruin my engine.

89LCoupe · 02-07-02, 08:41 PM

use Ford type F fluid, has a high detergent base to clean out varnish and sludge.

rich

cdndvl · 02-08-02, 03:00 AM

CSAMOS2.... DO NOT use the ATF until you are ready to do your next oil change...You should not be going too far with the ATF in there... 20 miles max.... It will really clean the engine out, but does not have the same lubricity as motor oil....

01-18-02, 11:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hartman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Toronto,Ontario,Canada Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	No more ticking! It worked! I switched to 5w30 and did the trany oil thing only once. Gradually over a few weeks( I don't drive it very much) the ticking became less and less. And now,( horray!) its completely gone.

01-20-02, 11:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
90legend90 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Buffalo, New York Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	now i finally know what that ticking noise is!! thanx guys...i finally know what that ticking noise is. i will change my oil on moday. THANX AGAIN __________________ 90LEGEND90 franuzzz@hotmail.com

02-07-02, 06:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
csamos2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 142 Car 1: 1991 LS Sedan iTrader: (0)	Someone answered this before, but the answer wasnt clear to me. I just recetly had an oil change. Can I add a quart of ATF now? If so, then what? And what type of ATF fluid, specifically? Don't want to ruin my engine. __________________ Philly Chris 91' Legend LS Sedan Black on Black GS Grill 17x7 Exel Ennio's 215/45/17 Kumho 711's Clear Corners Clear Bumper SIgnals Rear Mudflaps KMS Strut Tower Bar Protrim Exhaust Extensions AP Signworks Doorsills

02-07-02, 08:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
89LCoupe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 348 Car 1: 1989 Silver L Coupe iTrader: (0)	use Ford type F fluid, has a high detergent base to clean out varnish and sludge. rich __________________ 1989 L Coupe Silver / Tan Leather Custom Intake Mesh Grilles Tinted Windows Custom Shifter Bumper Fogs Big Stezza & Twin 10" Subs Alarm/Immob/Keyless Entry 200,000 Kms

02-08-02, 03:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
cdndvl Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 274 Car 1: Dark grey 1990 L Sedan iTrader: (0)	CSAMOS2.... DO NOT use the ATF until you are ready to do your next oil change...You should not be going too far with the ATF in there... 20 miles max.... It will really clean the engine out, but does not have the same lubricity as motor oil.... __________________ 1990 Legend L 5 speed sedan 17" chrome rims Weapon R intake Tinted windows Pioneer stereo system GTech Pro Brembo cross-drilled rotors/Metalmaster pads all round

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01-19-02, 11:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
ladelberg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 157 Car 1: '86 4Door with 5 Speed iTrader: (0)	Just out of curiousity, I did as well, but how long did you leave the atf in the oil? I have seen some different accounts.

01-19-02, 02:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hartman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Toronto,Ontario,Canada Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	I followed the method given at legend temple as closely as I could. I think they said about 20km although I probably went at least double that. I first tryed adjusting them but that did nothing.

01-19-02, 02:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
stsrus member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 135 Car 1: 88 L coupe Persian Red Met & 88 L Sedan Ebony Black Met iTrader: (0)	I screwed up and put in 10w-40 on my last change, and Yes it does make a difference. My lifters have gotten noticably louder and it seems to take longer for them to quiet down. Changing back to 5w-30 today.

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