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. Is there a particular model year Dodge corrected during production what was causing Hemi tick? Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. And I can assure you the Hemi engine has no lock on ticking. From when even before there were car forums engine ticking has been a common complaint with a variety of engines. Early on it was from solid lifter equipped engines that were due a valve adjustment or in a few cases that the adjustment didn't take into account wear that added extra valve clearance at another area of the valve hardware. Then as hydraulic valve lifters became common the engines were a bit "ticky". And a number of auto techs were "against" hydraulic lifters.

However, it could save you a lot of money and trouble if they identify a problem early.

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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! First, check your oil pressure and level as low oil levels can cause the noise.

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. Are you experiencing a ticking noise in your 5. We will discuss the causes of the Hemi tick at idle and how you can fix it.

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Glad they were able to diagnose it correctly for you. AVS Forum. I could do all 16 of them in less than 2 hours start to finish. Please consider creating a new thread. I guess the iac or tps was just a hair off actual. It had 70k miles on it with no valve train noise. It can be very confusing. I know there have been a number of people who have done this, and I was hoping for some advice on how to go about this. Adventurer55 Replies. The design of the engine allows it to be smaller while still being powerful. Most of the stuff on the internet WRT lifter problems were pre A Guy Replies. I had a Jeep Cherokee with a 3. The very important additive package in oil will not last forever, but it will probably last much longer than the 5K proposed, above. Or it just could be if you changed your oil recently.

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

Yes it was fixed, at the same was exhausting too. We realize that is a disappointing answer. The is a nice cam and is mild enough that it generally doesn't require a custom tune Anyway I just thought I would mention this in case any of you out there have this problem it might help you make a decision about your truck in advance. If you do not already have a Hemi mechanic, we would be happy to become your auto shop. HoosierTrooper Well-Known Member. Or I have not heard what I should have heard and that is a radiator fan running that should have been running. What's new New posts New profile posts Latest activity. It's pretty pathetic you gotta corner Chrysler like an animal for them to admit any fault in their products. So, I would suggest that changing oil only early has no beneficial effect. Engineering and the Rep still insisted on fighting for 5 weeks throwing everything BUT an engine at my truck. Insert Quotes Quotes Post Reply. My experience over the years as the engine oil accumulates miles engines get a bit noisier. What I have seen listed as the cause that makes the most sense is valves and push rods. If that doesn't fix it I don't know what else to do.