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Do all Hemis have a ticking sound?

Do all Hemis have a ticking sound?

Hemi chambers do not inherently make a ticking sound. A hemi or any engine engine with a solid lifeter cam will make a slight ticking noise – even when the valve clearence is set to proper specs, but that has nothing to do with the engine having hemi heads on it.

Why does my Dodge Ram 1500 make a ticking noise?

If you drive a Dodge RAM 1500 with a HEMI engine, keep an ear open for a ticking noise coming from the engine bay. You can also familiarize yourself with common causes of this noise (including bad exhaust manifold bolts) by checking out our summary of complaints below.

Why does my engine make a ticking noise?

A loose or damaged engine fan can also be the reason for engine ticking or tapping noise. A visual inspection is enough to find out the problem. Check the bolts and clips to see if they are loose. Also, you can tell if the fan blades or shroud on the radiator are damaged just by looking at them.

Is there a problem with my Dodge Ram 1500?

Dodge Ram 1500 owners have reported 13 problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Engine making ticking noise on passenger side of engine. Ticking goes away after it warms up.

What kind of truck makes a tapping noise?

I bought a 2008 Dodge 1500 st quad cab pickup truck new in November of 2008. In February of 2010 cranked my truck one morning an the truck made a loud tapping noise on the passenger, then stopped. I contacted the Dodge dealership and explained what happened. Because it was out of warranty I had to make arrangement for a loaner.

If you drive a Dodge RAM 1500 with a HEMI engine, keep an ear open for a ticking noise coming from the engine bay. You can also familiarize yourself with common causes of this noise (including bad exhaust manifold bolts) by checking out our summary of complaints below.

A loose or damaged engine fan can also be the reason for engine ticking or tapping noise. A visual inspection is enough to find out the problem. Check the bolts and clips to see if they are loose. Also, you can tell if the fan blades or shroud on the radiator are damaged just by looking at them.

Dodge Ram 1500 owners have reported 13 problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Engine making ticking noise on passenger side of engine. Ticking goes away after it warms up.

I bought a 2008 Dodge 1500 st quad cab pickup truck new in November of 2008. In February of 2010 cranked my truck one morning an the truck made a loud tapping noise on the passenger, then stopped. I contacted the Dodge dealership and explained what happened. Because it was out of warranty I had to make arrangement for a loaner.

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Ruth Doyle