How to fix the hemi tick

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How to fix the hemi tick

Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Im not yet in any Ram forums but my daughter just bought new with the 5,7L. Have read tons of info about the lifters on these motors and wanted to ask advice from the fine folks in here. Is there anything I can do besides regular oil changes and routine maintenance to limit chances of having issues? I already told her to not sit with truck idling for long periods but sure she will ignore that lol. What about a synthetic oil with added zinc like valvoline or an additive? Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. Keep up with oil maintenance is step one. I'd suggest a tune to turn the MDS off if it wasn't a new vehicle.

I was changing the oil on my 4th gen every 10k, knowing nothing about hemi tick, even after 10k oil was in perfect condition. I am thinking maybe it is lifter noise. Affected components.

Im afraid shes gonna blow soon. Non tech related RAM threads belong here. Thread Tools. Received 1 Like on 1 Post. Once its warmed up, the truck only idles at like RPM's and at times seems like its going to stall. The tick is getting louder and louder and im tired of it. I would just assume buy new poshrods and springs and basically rebuild the valvetrain.

If you have a Hemi engine in your car, you may have noticed a ticking noise coming from the engine. This is caused by the Hemi lifters ticking against the camshaft, and it can be an annoying sound. Fortunately, there are ways to fix it. This blog post will show you how to fix hemi lifter tick using some simple techniques. Summary: The Hemi engine is a powerful V8 engine found in many popular vehicles, however it can suffer from an annoying lifter tick noise. Fortunately, there are some simple solutions to fix this problem!

How to fix the hemi tick

The 5. It is not a major concern and can be fixed easily by checking for engine code and using high-quality oil. However, prolonged low RPM use and idle can worsen the ticking noise.

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Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox! If you have good mechanical ability you should be able to get done it 6 to 7 hours. Have to stress it is not apples to apples to compare the noise the engine makes with hot "old" oil in it then with cold fresh oil in it. Get it checked out. Total: members: 46, guests: I'd suggest a tune to turn the MDS off if it wasn't a new vehicle. Log in. If ticking bothers a person, then a WOT blast will probably scare the heck out of them. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Just put a "CRD" tag on the rear and turn up the radio. She's purring again, will follow up on how long.

Wondering how to fix or perhaps prevent that ticking sound coming from your 5. You are in right place, keep reading! To fix a 5.

This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. The machine shop replaced all the exhaust valves, machined the heads and the dealer put it back together with new lifters. About ten miles. JavaScript is disabled. On a 4. Haven't noticed tick. You are using an out of date browser. So I know it doesn't answer the question, but I'm of the mind that if your engine has out of spec lifters or a cam or whatever, they will still fail despite whether you run 20 or Get it checked out. Others tell you it always means a problem. Cold23HC Replies. Is the Hemi tick alive and well? The Ram EV. And to think that they went as far as replacing the entire engine! While these eliminated the need for periodic adjustment they well, tick.