Anyone had their heads replaced due to the tick that develops in the heads,,

Russell · 01-17-2006, 05:57 PM

I was just wondering if anyone has ever had to get their head or heads changed due to the apparent cooling issue in 1 of the heads on the 03-04's from what i read some get the noise,, others don't,, and if ya have was it covered under warranty,, or was it a big fight,, just curious though,, any info would be great,, thanx everyone.

**cobrabitn** · 01-17-2006, 08:25 PM

Warranty will cover the expense of head replacement as long as the car didn't have modifications performed on it. if it did, then you may be on your own.

InfamousSVT · 01-17-2006, 09:56 PM

Paratrooper82d, had his replaced under warranty and he had a pulley and some other mods. Just depends on your dealer.

tomsgarage · 01-18-2006, 09:37 AM

I had the drivers side head replaced, car was still under warranty at the time. It was making a loud ticking sound. New head is fine. I did not have any mods to the motor, except for cold air and catback, so I did not have any problems getting the head replaced.

A lot of times, it does depend on the dealer you are dealing with, so hopefully you can find a good one!

jjraiser · 01-20-2006, 08:10 AM

There was a Tech Service Bulletin or Recall for a short run of 03 Cobras built in the Fall of 2002. It was a defect in the driver's side head. I don't know if you have the same issue, but there was a problem and a subsequent fix.

01-17-2006, 05:57 PM	#1
Russell Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 8	Anyone had their heads replaced due to the tick that develops in the heads,, I was just wondering if anyone has ever had to get their head or heads changed due to the apparent cooling issue in 1 of the heads on the 03-04's from what i read some get the noise,, others don't,, and if ya have was it covered under warranty,, or was it a big fight,, just curious though,, any info would be great,, thanx everyone.

01-17-2006, 08:25 PM	#2
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	Warranty will cover the expense of head replacement as long as the car didn't have modifications performed on it. if it did, then you may be on your own. __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

01-17-2006, 09:56 PM	#3
InfamousSVT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gastonia, NC Posts: 1,960	Paratrooper82d, had his replaced under warranty and he had a pulley and some other mods. Just depends on your dealer. __________________ 1994 Black on Black SVT Coupe 2004 SVT Cobra Competition Orange - SOLD 1979 Ghia Coupe - SOLD 1994 Chevy S-10 - DailyDriver

01-18-2006, 09:37 AM	#4
tomsgarage SCMC Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chapin,SC Posts: 74	I had the drivers side head replaced, car was still under warranty at the time. It was making a loud ticking sound. New head is fine. I did not have any mods to the motor, except for cold air and catback, so I did not have any problems getting the head replaced. A lot of times, it does depend on the dealer you are dealing with, so hopefully you can find a good one! __________________ 2012 Boss 302

01-20-2006, 08:10 AM	#5
jjraiser Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 82	TSB or Recall There was a Tech Service Bulletin or Recall for a short run of 03 Cobras built in the Fall of 2002. It was a defect in the driver's side head. I don't know if you have the same issue, but there was a problem and a subsequent fix. __________________ Mods: Red Brembo 355mm Gran Tourismo front brakes, High-temp brake cooling ducts, Red Ford Motorsport rear calipers with matching Brembo rear slotted rotors and hawk pads, K&N Filtercharger, Borla cat-back (w/ heat wrap at the diff), Bosch Platinum Plus-2 plugs, Eibach Pro Kit, Red Sparco alcantara seats (w/ custom lowered seat racks), rear seat-delete, KB strut tower brace, Kirban shifter, Black Saleen-style rims (18x9 / 18x10), Goodyear F1 GS-D3s (255/285), Steeda battery relocation kit, Steeda Oil Separator, Steeda race wing (black w/ aluminum side plates), Shinoda front chin spoiler, Steeda clutch quadrant and firewall cable adjuster, Silverstar headlamps/foglamps.

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