I suspect this is my issue. I pulled the plug on a trip to be safe. I have been hoping to find a video with some footage of the actual noise. I have made some of mine and will likely post a video to help fill the void out there. I would describe the sound Im hearing from the drivers side reminds me of a popcorn popper. Does not change with acceleration/Increased RPM. Seems to run fine other wise. Just concerningly noisy. And when I put my hand on the cover I believe I can feel something bouncing around in there. If I can get the camera in there and demonstrate the view through the hole of a missing or dislodged baffle I will prior to removing the cover. Otherwise I will show both side by side. Assuming that ends up being the problem. But I am optimistic. Good job with your explanation.
@fixedit1649Ай бұрын
@@ericinalaska7648 I hope your issue is solved with the valve cover swap as well. It never occurred to me to make a video until I discovered what the problem was and how little information there was online about this happening. It would be great to have someone post some video of the actual noise.
@ericinalaska7648Ай бұрын
@@fixedit1649 I haven't tore into it yet. There was fishing that needed to happen. With or without the motorhome. I'll get to it pretty quick here though and hopefully it's the same issue. I have been wondering though. Seems like a well documented some what common issue. Do you know if re adhesiving the baffle, assuming it's not damaged, Is a thing?
@fixedit1649Ай бұрын
@@ericinalaska7648 On the E450 that I have it was enough of a pain to get the valve cover off that I would recommend just getting a new one. Ford redesigned the part and now heat welds the baffles to the valve cover.
@ericinalaska764817 сағат бұрын
@@fixedit1649 So getting back to this finally. Ive used up most of my excuses at this point. I was able to detach the cover and lift it up to as you know, learn there is not enough room to simply lift and slide it out and slide a new one in. I was considering detaching the motor mount on the side of concern, drivers, and seeing if letting the engine drop on that side will give enough room. A buddy suggested pos removing a few bolts on the cab and lifting the cab on that side to get the inch or so needed. I recall last time I watched, yo mentioned removing the fuel rail(s) . Was that all you did and it was plenty at that point? Or were the coil packs in the way? Or did you try anything that in hind sight was a waste of time and effort? Really seemed like a pretty simple straight forward swap. But once I lifted the cover and started trying to get it out of there. Not so much.
@HuttingdshyАй бұрын
Where did you get your valve cover at?
@fixedit1649Ай бұрын
@@Huttingdshy my local Ford parts department was able to order it when I had my issue several years ago.
@MLFranklin2 ай бұрын
Interesting. Thank you.
@americanrascal537 ай бұрын
I had a constant tap tap tap suddenly coming from the V-10 on our motorhome engine after a rough road transit. Would not increase in sound, but remained constant. No codes or diminished engine operations. After running toward home from California I stopped overnight in Arizona. Next morning I started the engine and it sounded like the engine was going to fall apart with loud clanging noises. I thought the engine was shot. Then suddenly about 20 seconds later it cleared up totally and the engine ran perfectly and quitely 2000 miles all the way home with no noises at all! I think I have this exact problem and will attempt to remove the cover myself and verify this is the same problem, which so far I am convinced it is. A Ford truck dealer wanted $8000 as he said he'd have to remove the heads just to assess the problem. Many thanks for the video! I hope this is exactly my problem!
@americanrascal537 ай бұрын
By the way mine is a 2016 V-10 on an F53 chassis
@fixedit16495 ай бұрын
Just curious if you ended up having the same issue? Hope you got it all worked out.
@americanrascal535 ай бұрын
@@fixedit1649 Right valve train was seriously damaged. I pulled the valve cover and found a cam follower laying agains the side of the valve cover and a missing lifter. Towed it to a Ford truck center 100 miles away and they found a damaged cam shafte , metal (lots of it) in the oil filter and oil. Wound up with a new remanufactured engine
@fixedit16493 ай бұрын
I am sorry to hear that. But hope the new motor treats you well.
@Ivan-bw4ek11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the super useful video, that had to be so hard to find - This morning it i got a ticking sound also not tied to RPM. Happens when at constant speed or accelerating but it stops immediately if i let go of the gas. Is this similar to your experience - what year is your ford, ours is a 2016, wondering what year ford improved the cover. Thanks a bunch
@Ivan-bw4ek11 ай бұрын
Found couple of items in the comments - you have a 2011 and another person had the same issue on a 2016 - will see if i can feel the knock at idle - unfortunately it started on my way to storage so it will be a couple of months :(
@RichardBlanchard-ke7mq Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I just got the valve cover off my E450 and have the same problem. Where did you buy the new valve cover?
@fixedit1649 Жыл бұрын
I bought it from the Ford dealer.
@jamescook2900 Жыл бұрын
Quick question when it was knocking while driving would the knock go away while under load? Mine is doing the same one mechanic said it was a spun bearing but I feel like it’s in the valve train
@fixedit1649 Жыл бұрын
Knock was not noticeable while driving. I could hear it clearly while idling. If you hare having the same issue the dead giveaway is the vibration you can feel while touching the valve cover with the engine running. Do this check on the rear of the motor with the engine cover off from inside the vehicle to avoid sticking your hand anywhere dangerous on the front of the motor.
@Boyder91 Жыл бұрын
Wow!! I haven’t removed the valve cover yet, but did everything you said up to that point. Sound definitely coming from under the valve cover. Other side completely quite. Thank you thank you thank you
@fixedit1649 Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@dezertbomber15 Жыл бұрын
So awesome, I have exact same issue and thought it might’ve been a plastic piece or a nut from a rodent that made a nest on the engine. Stoked it’s not a cam roller or something more technical and intrusive.
@Azariah287 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video!
@chomp520 Жыл бұрын
Excellent brother!! Glad to know it may be as easy as that. Thanks
@kennethshew1064 Жыл бұрын
Did you also need to pull intake off to get cover off
@fixedit1649 Жыл бұрын
No I did not. I got the clearance I needed once I loosened the fuel rail.
@mygolfballsannoy Жыл бұрын
👍🏿
@sledspeed Жыл бұрын
Please post the part number for the valve cover, it is now listed as "discontinued"
@fixedit1649 Жыл бұрын
4C2Z-6582-BACover - Cylinder Head
@Tbell47472 жыл бұрын
Do you have a part number?
@fritzywolf2 жыл бұрын
Ford's part number is 6582. I had the exact same problem; this video saved my ass. Specifically, part number DC2Z-6582-D for my 2006 6.8L V10 Ford E450, but this part should fit years 2004-2015.
@fixedit16492 жыл бұрын
@@fritzywolf Thanks for including the part # and info. I’m glad the video helped. I couldn’t just turn the RV over to a shop without investigating the noise and I was so relieved to find that it was just the valve cover failure. I also couldn’t believe that there were no other videos about this problem with as many v10s as there are out there.
@lesliemurphy49642 жыл бұрын
Love it, thank you!!!
@michaelthomas12482 жыл бұрын
My Hero!!! I have the exact same problem!!! God bless!!! 🙏
@richg.25792 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@fixedit16492 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@romadonezero2 жыл бұрын
What year is the motor?
@fixedit16492 жыл бұрын
This is a 2011 chassis. I’m not sure what year Ford redesigned the plastic valve cover. Both versions of the plastic valve cover look the same from the outside.
@charredflamebroiledyourcha83842 жыл бұрын
Thank goodness for your inspection I think this is the problem with my f350 I pray it is
@LyfUninterrupted2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this info. That baffle is actually part of the PCV system. No more PVC valve in these engines.
@rawritskc Жыл бұрын
Wonder if this could've been that problem you had....