You're probably all familiar with the "tick". If not do a search and you will become enlightened. For those that already are aware of the problem, have the problem, and are wondering if the replacement head TSB will solve the problem, I'll give you my impressions here.
I had the "tick" from day one. I first heard it next to a concrete wall in a drive through. I took it in to the dealer when the first TSB (also known as the retorque cam ladders TSB) was issued. The service was performed, but the ticking persisted. At that time Ford was advising the service department to say this was normal for this motor.
The new TSB was issued May 23, 2003. COBRAJIM9999 posted it here and I also saw in here at Modularfords.com:
http://www.modularfords.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2870
I put my car in the service department of Leif Johnson Ford last Monday June 9, 2003.
I picked up my car today. Here it is:
1. There is no tick now. None at all. Smooth baby smooth.
2. The power feels the same. I have not run it to redline just in case I need the valves to seat or anything like that, but boost was seen and everything feels fine.
3. Everything upon quick visual inspection appears to be tight and right. I will follow up this weekend with a thorough check as always.
4. I took it in with 13,372.3 miles and it was returned with approximately 13,380 miles. Completely acceptable mileage for the road testing of such a process in my opinion.
Conclusions:
First, I'd like to thank Lance Myhre and Michael "Thor" Preece, the service advisor and service tech (the only tech that touches my car when it's in) for their service and dedication to making my Cobra as perfect as it should be. Leif Johnson Ford in Austin, TX.
I have seen the service department more than I would like to, but these guys always try hard to resolve any issue I bring in. Ultimately, it was their dedication to service and attitudes when dealing with me that made me decide to allow this procedure to happen to my Cobra. Outstanding work guys. Thanks to both of you.
Other notes:
Be prepared to detail your engine when you get it back. A shop can be a messy place and you are bound to have some grease / grime on it from moving it around out of the car. I have no doubt they would have done it for me, but I prefer to do my own detailing.
Overall I'm extremely pleased to have this done. I am relieved that the problem is solved as it has bothered me from day 1.
I'll post a follow up in about a month to keep everyone aprised of ongoing condition, and I'll let you guys know if anything changes.
I had the "tick" from day one. I first heard it next to a concrete wall in a drive through. I took it in to the dealer when the first TSB (also known as the retorque cam ladders TSB) was issued. The service was performed, but the ticking persisted. At that time Ford was advising the service department to say this was normal for this motor.
The new TSB was issued May 23, 2003. COBRAJIM9999 posted it here and I also saw in here at Modularfords.com:
http://www.modularfords.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2870
I put my car in the service department of Leif Johnson Ford last Monday June 9, 2003.
I picked up my car today. Here it is:
1. There is no tick now. None at all. Smooth baby smooth.
2. The power feels the same. I have not run it to redline just in case I need the valves to seat or anything like that, but boost was seen and everything feels fine.
3. Everything upon quick visual inspection appears to be tight and right. I will follow up this weekend with a thorough check as always.
4. I took it in with 13,372.3 miles and it was returned with approximately 13,380 miles. Completely acceptable mileage for the road testing of such a process in my opinion.
Conclusions:
First, I'd like to thank Lance Myhre and Michael "Thor" Preece, the service advisor and service tech (the only tech that touches my car when it's in) for their service and dedication to making my Cobra as perfect as it should be. Leif Johnson Ford in Austin, TX.
I have seen the service department more than I would like to, but these guys always try hard to resolve any issue I bring in. Ultimately, it was their dedication to service and attitudes when dealing with me that made me decide to allow this procedure to happen to my Cobra. Outstanding work guys. Thanks to both of you.
Other notes:
Be prepared to detail your engine when you get it back. A shop can be a messy place and you are bound to have some grease / grime on it from moving it around out of the car. I have no doubt they would have done it for me, but I prefer to do my own detailing.
Overall I'm extremely pleased to have this done. I am relieved that the problem is solved as it has bothered me from day 1.
I'll post a follow up in about a month to keep everyone aprised of ongoing condition, and I'll let you guys know if anything changes.
