98 Cobra...Engine ticking noise......Should I buy???

[Jepostang]

Ok, I found an Oxford White 98 Cobra with 93k miles. There's some minor things it needs, but the one thing concerning me is a "ticking" sound coming from the driver's side valve cover. I've searched and found a lot of info but it ranges from "it's normal" to its the lash adjusters that need to be replaced. I have an Oxford White 94 Lightning and wanted to get another matching SVT.



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[Jepostang]

Here's some pics, needs some body work, transmission work, rear end cover is leaking

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[collinselectric5]

Depends on how good of a deal ur getting on it

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[NJCobra96]

Rear leaking is probably the pinion seal....just had mine replaced in March...my 96 is the same color.....

 

[Jepostang]

He's asking $3k, kinda hard to pass up, but I don't want to buy it if I have to do any extensive engine work

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[CobraBob]

Can you have the engine checked out at a shop? If not, can you do a leak-down test?

 

[Jepostang]

I waited too long, he messaged last night saying it's sold...

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[brucesvt]

Damn I was about to drive up to az for it from west Texas


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[CzchMex]

Too bad you didn't get it. The items that seemed to need repair weren't a whole lot of money, but would require a good amount of time to fix.

 

[96GT226410]

I wouldn't buy a 96 - 98 Cobra with a tick in he engine without expecting to pull the motor and find a spun bearing. Ha ha.