1986 Ford Thunderbird Ticking noise

1986 FORD THUNDERBIRD
81,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JESSELEE
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When my car is in park it's pretty loud. When i put it in drive it gets quieter but then louder and faster when i accelerate. It sounds like a pencil being tapped on a desk. From what I can tell, it sounds like the noise is coming from right below the driver seat. It's not from the engine itself. It is a very consistent tick. I had my exhaust system inspected and no leaks were found. Any ideas?

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Feb 23, 2008 at 12:51 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Check the EFE valve, it's between the exhaust manifold, and the Y-pipe, it has a butterlfy in it and it may have rusted so it now flaps inside....


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Feb 23, 2008 at 8:18 AM
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