Where does the rocker arm sit on a 03 Ram?

This is a non moving part it just sits on the rocker arm & moves with it & holds the rocker arm in place. I had this problem with my 03 Ram 4.7 & found out after calling around all the way to Chrysler corp that no one had a fix for it.

What are are Ocker locks on Dodge Ram?

R ocker locks are a spring clip designed to hold the rocker arms in place on the Dodge Ram, Durango, Dakota & Jeep 4.7 V8 and the 3.7 V6, to alleviate the problem of falling rockers. This is a non moving part it just sits on the rocker arm & moves with it & holds the rocker arm in place.

How long have the rocker arms been on?

I have had no problem since I installed the rockerlocks, The rockerlocks have been on now for about 4 months & 5,000 miles , the rocker arms are still on with no problems, these really work. It’s now been about 6 months & around 8,000 thousand miles still running with no problems.

Are there any problems with the rocker lock?

The only problem I have found with rockerlocks is I never have no repeat customers [except auto shops], because once they buy these they never have another problem. [watch video at bottom]

When do you need to replace the rocker arms?

The rocker arms must stay functional or else your intake valves and exhaust valves won’t open and close at the appropriate times. Many noticeable symptoms will arise from this type of situation which will impede the performance of the engine. You’ll need to replace the faulty rocker arms quickly or else your engine may suffer irreversible damage.

What happens if you have a bad rocker arm?

It won’t take long for you to experience a weak engine performance as a result of bad rocker arms. This is due to the intake valve and exhaust valve not being opened and closed at the appropriate times. Do you notice strange noises coming from the drivetrain area of your vehicle.

Can a rocker arm be removed from a minivan?

I’m trying to remove the valve cover and have removed all of the sensors, coils, plugs and wiring, and have loosened all of the bolts and studs that supposedly hold the cover on (12 in all), but I’m unable to get the cover off despite getting slight movement andnoticable separation between the casting and the cover/gasket on the front side.

Are there any rocker locks that still work?

The rockerlocks are working great. I plan on buying a few more in case another arm falls off.they’re still working strong after 1,300 miles. I think this idea you came up with is ingenious. Sure beats rebuilding the heads and upper engine parts.

Are there spacers in the rocker arms of a Dodge truck?

There are no spacers as I recall between the rocker arm shafts and the curved mount on the heads. Does the truck actually run OK? Seems like it’d be running pretty rough.

Why are the rocker arms on my Dodge truck so loose?

You may have dodged a bullet if none of the pushrods bent and everything is working normal! There weren’t any spacers on the rocker arms the heads weren’t resurfaced but I also didn’t rotate the crank and retorque when putting them back on.

What causes the rocker arm to fall out on a 3.7 Dodge?

More common causes of a misfire could be a bad coil, worn plug or plugged injector. However, many 3.7 and 4.7 engines are having problems with the rocker arm falling out of place and this is very disturbing!

Can a rocker arm out of place cause a misfire?

A misfire with a “rocker arm out of place” will be a very severe and notable misfire. There will also be a popping noise that’s most likely a backfire through the intake or exhaust. The rocker arm could be laying on the top of the head – out of commission.

Is there a warranty for a falling rocker arm?

This is becoming a quite common and somewhat puzzling occurrence. Learn what the leading cause of this problem is and if the repair could possibly be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.

What kind of engine is in Dodge Ram 1500?

The longest time of using the PowerTech V8 4.7L engine was on the Dodge Ram 1500 – until the 2013 model year. Chrysler replaced this 4.7-liter V8 power unit by a more technical innovative 3.6 V6 Pentastar and modern Hemi V8 engines.

How to fix a 4.7 Dodge engine?

7 Common 4.7 Dodge Engine Problems & Possible Solutions in 2021. 1 01. Oil Sludge. Otherwise known as buildup – when the oil thickens, and your engine performance reduces significantly. This gunk is like a clogged 2 02. Engine Failure. 3 03. Component Breakdown. 4 04. Overheating. 5 05. Oil Foam.

What are the symptoms of a bad rocker arm?

Below are the top 5 symptoms of a bad rocker arm. Since the drivetrain and rocker arms help the engine generate power and transfer it to the driving wheels, there will be a problem in this process if the rocker arms are damaged or not working properly.

Why are my rocker arms falling out of my car?

And, To narrow down the issue you do a compression tes t or cylinder leak down test. Now, You have isolated a specific cylinder and confirmed cylinder leakage by the valves. So, You remove a valve cover only to find rocker arms dislodging from their position.

Is there a problem with the rocker arm?

I am pretty sure it is the failed rocker arm issue that so many Chrysler Pentastar V6’s have had… all over the web. I know that Chrysler issued a STAR report on this a while back. STAR Case bulletin, S1309000016. Does Chrysler have any plans to help people with this repair?

Why do I need left and right rocker arms?

They may charge 2.5-3.0 hrs cash. The reason for left and right intake rocker arms is because the exhaust rockers operate two valves, but the intake ones operate only one valve each, so you need three right intakes and three left intakes. List prices, dealer is free to set prices. The warranty time to do both heads is just over 7 hrs.

Can a Jeep dealer fix a Pentastar rocker arm?

If Jeep has a rep on this site like some of the other sites have, I would like to speak with them… My guess is that they’ll replace the cylinder head. Depends on your build date as to whether you get parts covered. You will need to actually get a diagnosis from the dealer before the rep can help you.

Where does the rocker arm sit on a 03 Ram?