BBQ Tick Solved?

[Condor1970]

Just checked my separator again, more sparkle sized bits, but a bigger piece of metal, like a think metal strip, maybe 1/8 inch long and thin.

You still running 5w20?

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[stangman638]

You still running 5w20?

Yes, full synthetic penz plat.

 

[OneFordGT]

Just checked my separator again, more sparkle sized bits, but a bigger piece of metal, like a think metal strip, maybe 1/8 inch long and thin.

Are you able to post a pic of the flake?

 

[Condor1970]

Yes, full synthetic penz plat.

Me too. Running 5w20 Mobil 1 EP. Can't help but wonder if I shouldn't get a catch can for mine too.

Did you take some pics of it?

 

[OneFordGT]

Interesting, yea it looks like there isnt any in there as far as I can see. Do you drive your car hard at all? I do.=

I've taken my car to the drag strip 2x this year, made about 12 passes, also ran a 1/2 mile event in August and made 14 1/2 mile passes down the runway. I've changed my oil since then and before my new UPR Catch Can but I have made lots of "passes" on back roads since adding the new Can.

 

[careature]

Yes, full synthetic penz plat.

just platinum or ultra platinum?

 

[Condor1970]

I just did a little research on another forum, and found this. I would think it also applies to the new 5.0L with plasma arc cylinders and 12:1 compression.

https://ford.oemdtc.com/1622/piston-rattle-from-idle-to-3000-rpm-2016-2017-ford-mustang-gt350

This is apparently normal?

https://mustangforums.com/forum/gt350-s550-tech/735579-piston-slap-is-expected.html

I'm going to ask my mechanic at Ford to scope the cylinders while I wait for a new clutch. If they're good, then I'm switching straight to 5w30 and running Ceratec to prevent possible future scoring.

 

[Andy13186]

Just went to check on my GT and talk to the mechanic who was going to be working on my car. He was out on a test drive so I didnt get to talk to him but I found a 2018 GT there that was torn down.. Looks like some marks on cylinder walls for 1 cylinder with 1 piston removed.. sorry for how short the video is but IDK if I was even supposed to be in there :

 

[pro 5.0]

You should have thrown on a blue Ford smock and started to check some clearances, and if anyone asked you could have said you were an engineer lol.

 

[stangman638]

Are you able to post a pic of the flake?

cant get a good pic of it, was easier when the can and oil was hot.

 

[markbehr]

Just traded my 16 base GT in for a 19 GT Premium PP1 few days ago. Never heard about the tick until today. Would it benefit me to do the first oil change at a 1000-3000 miles or should i wait until 5000? What brand of 5W-30 oil do you recommend?

 

[stangman638]

Just traded my 16 base GT in for a 19 GT Premium PP1 few days ago. Never heard about the tick until today. Would it benefit me to do the first oil change at a 1000-3000 miles or should i wait until 5000? What brand of 5W-30 oil do you recommend?

No matter what you do if you get the tick you'll wish you did the opposite !! LOL..

 

[markbehr]

No matter what you do if you get the tick you'll wish you did the opposite !! LOL..

I guess i should have purchased the Camaro SS instead.

 

[stangman638]

I guess i should have purchased the Camaro SS instead.

Nah .. just gotta hope you got a good one lol whatever that means

 

[markbehr]

Is this tick a big problem with most 18-19 mustangs or is the internet just freaking out over a few bad apples.

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