clicking noise while idling

Asked by Joe-joe Sep 18, 2017 at 09:27 PM about the 1999 Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT 4WD SUV

Question type: General

while my truck is idling it has a clicking noise in the
middle of my engine a little towards the back.
when i gas it goes away. medium loud just
bothersome.

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James answered 7 years ago

get a piece of radiator hose and have someone listen thru it at the hot exhaust header pipes , a small leaking gasket makes a ticking you would not expect

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OJ answered 7 years ago

V6 OHV or SOHC V6? SOHC engine could be rear tensioner.

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