Glad you got that fixed, but how in the world does a valve cover cause that noise?Solution, warranty replacement of the passenger side valve cover. It doesn't make that noise anymore.
Ok, but did your dealer explain why they replaced the valve cover? I'm really curious.I didn't believe it either, but the truth is that it stopped making that noise.
Now I have to resolve the driveshaft noise that many on the forum had by replacing the entire driveshaft, when stopped it makes a sharp rotational knock just like a video from a user who uploaded I think Johnny s550.
And I guess we'll have to put up with the cicada or typewriter sound because Ford says it's normal.
It is true that that typewriter noise, which I believe is from the hydraulic tappets or lifters, does not get enough oil pressure when cold, when the cylinder head temperature reaches 72° you can no longer hear it.
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