stangman638
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and guess what I am starting to hear? What does capt obvious say?
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The new Gen3 Coyote seems to have it's own unique 2K RPM rattle which the 2015-2017 never had.At some point they have to have this figured out right? It's been going on for several model years and Ford has to be losing money at some point replacing major engine components.
At least mine made it to 800 miles. But then, some are typing up the Wall street Journal from day one.and guess what I am starting to hear? What does capt obvious say?
I'm gunna go out on a limb and say this tick issue is way more widespread than it was for previous generations. Nowhere near the amount of 11-17 owners seemed to complain of the same noise compared to us 2018 & up guys. As awesome as the car is, old blue seriously screwed the pooch on this generation....
Doubt it will do anything.. Someone must have really fucked up the CNC machine process on one of the lower end components.. Like cut it wrong.. I can't see the engineers missing itAt least mine made it to 800 miles. But then, some are typing up the Wall street Journal from day one.
I can't help but wonder what would happen if I installed that LMR A/C belt tensioner kit for the 2011-14 coyotes. I wonder if it would even bolt on?
Did you see the other thread I did where the old TSB 12-8-14 was issued for the older 2011-2014 GT's? It's certainly not a universal cure-all, but that one guy actually fixed his tick by installing the belt tensioner.Doubt it will do anything.. Someone must have really fucked up the CNC machine process on one of the lower end components.. Like cut it wrong.. I can't see the engineers missing it
The question is, why did Ford develop the new belt set up to fix the problem and not make it a standard production item?Did you see the other thread I did where the old TSB 12-8-14 was issued for the older 2011-2014 GT's? It's certainly not a universal cure-all, but that one guy actually fixed his tick by installing the belt tensioner.
My guess is there may actually be some slight misalignment occurring in some of these engines causing it to tick. Not all of them though. But, I can see how pulling too hard directly to the side with a stretchy belt may causing some slight knock/slap from misalignment. Usually engines have their auxiliaries mounted above, so the tension on the serps pull the crank upward to help it float. Once you start pulling sideways, that's radial movement the rods, journals, and pistons will not enjoy