"The" HEMI TICK: Explained Clearly and Accurately by a Professional Mechanic

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  • Опубликовано: 18 май 2024
  • "The" HEMI TICK is a scary phrase to many people, it's almost nebulous in how vague it is. Many people who own Hemi's or are thinking of owning one are worried about it. But what is the truth?
    In this video I'm going over the causes of many of the tick noises that are present on the Hemi engine, some normal, some not so normal.
    What do you need to know? How much will it cost to fix? How can I prevent it? Enjoy this video compilation of my years of experience as a Dodge tech, hopefully it will give you some peace of mind regarding your Hemi!
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    0:00-0:35 Intro
    0:36-1:41 Our first mistake!
    1:42-4:07 What is a normal noise?
    4:08-6:52 Failed lifter hydraulics
    6:53-13:22 Hemi Exhaust Tick
    13:23-19:46 Hemi Lifter Roller Failure
    19:47-23:17 Misconceptions
    23:18-27:11 Additional Lifter Information
    27:12-27:31 Outro
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Комментарии • 1,5 тыс.

  • @ReignitedAuto
    @ReignitedAuto  5 месяцев назад +1

    Please watch my NEWEST video to get the very latest info on this issue!
    ruclips.net/video/1gpEwkTVCmE/видео.htmlsi=Zh-s2MnZE5fdGmmM

    • @jobarhenderson9020
      @jobarhenderson9020 2 месяца назад

      If the vvt solenoid is full of metal can I just replace the motor block?

    • @jobarhenderson9020
      @jobarhenderson9020 2 месяца назад

      And put engine back together

    • @ReignitedAuto
      @ReignitedAuto  2 месяца назад +1

      @jobarhenderson9020 yes but make sure you flush the heads as well as possible before reinstalling them. 👍

    • @jobarhenderson9020
      @jobarhenderson9020 2 месяца назад

      One more question I just paid for a rebuild on my 5.7! First day I got it back it’s was doing hemi tick lol I took it back he said a lifter got stuck! Questioning being should mechanic have took camshaft out again to check to see if It’s got worn down?

    • @ReignitedAuto
      @ReignitedAuto  2 месяца назад +1

      @jobarhenderson9020 all depends on what was replaced. If he already replaced the cam and lifters together, then a stuck lifter would probably mean the hydraulic portion of the lifter failed, which wouldn't affect the camshaft. However if just the lifters were replaced then I'd definitely be looking at the cam lobes.

  • @carltaylor8166
    @carltaylor8166 2 года назад +380

    My volume knob on my radio fixed my tick🤣 :UPDATE: THIS WAS A JOKE.....MY 💩 PUTTING OUT ABOUT 600HP 🤦

    • @LynxStarAuto
      @LynxStarAuto Год назад +12

      Yeah until your cam looks like Swiss cheese

    • @MR.MUFFIIN
      @MR.MUFFIIN Год назад +2

      Fuck yeah bro

    • @cobaingrohlnovo
      @cobaingrohlnovo Год назад +4

      HELL YEAH

    • @Back_door_bandit_98
      @Back_door_bandit_98 Год назад +7

      Yeah I was thinking about getting a ram 3500 with the 6.4 hemi but after hearing about this I’m gonna go ahead and stay away from ram.

    • @cccboarding
      @cccboarding Год назад +12

      @@Back_door_bandit_98 6.4 doesn't have the same lifter problems

  • @blackpony7
    @blackpony7 Год назад +43

    Lots of good info here. As a Chrysler tech myself, I've repaired all these issues countless times. I tend to agree with pretty much everything you have said here. One thing I would add, the newer 2019 trucks no longer have exhaust bolts failing, but now I have seen countless manifolds actually crack in-between the middle cylinders. A good substitute for the lifters would be to go with a Johnson lifter. They are very high quality lifters and imo a better lifter then the oem. Lots of good and very accurate info in this video!

    • @ReignitedAuto
      @ReignitedAuto  Год назад +3

      Always appreciate other Chrysler tech checking in! 👍

    • @trinityolivas4380
      @trinityolivas4380 3 месяца назад +2

      i own a 2019 ram with the hemi, 5th gen not the classic, mine popped 8 different manifol studs so yes its still happening. swapped to bbk headers to stop the issue

    • @FirechildGaming
      @FirechildGaming 10 дней назад

      I can confirm. Both my manifolds are cracked right down the middle. Bolts are tight.....and hopefully don't snap as I remove them this weekend. Replacement headers are in the mail right now. 71,000 miles.

  • @AntonKhoff
    @AntonKhoff 2 года назад +23

    Great information. I heard that startup rattle quite often and it’s good to know there’s nothing to worry about. Awesome channel!

  • @spandrsn
    @spandrsn 2 года назад +2

    22 minute mark you really make it clear how pulling the solenoids affects the oil and why you would have to replace the lifters as a result. another thing that after hearing it seems obvious but sometimes you can't quite connect the dots. Thanks a ton. I've been watching your videos all day and now I'm definitely subscribed 💯

  • @hammerhead6537
    @hammerhead6537 2 года назад +22

    Thank you for this detailed explanation on various ticks, noises and causes. Your channel is one of the best!

  • @DavidPruittTV
    @DavidPruittTV 2 года назад +129

    I've watched all of your videos on this topic, and by far this is the best and most complete explanation you've ever presented. Thank you!

    • @ReignitedAuto
      @ReignitedAuto  2 года назад +4

      Thank you for the great compliment! 👊

  • @dave27553
    @dave27553 7 месяцев назад +2

    several users are using 5w30 instead of 0w20 and that solved their tick

  • @LaPoboy
    @LaPoboy Год назад

    These are the best and most comprehensive videos I have seen on the Hemi. I own one myself and have heard all these misconceptions before and didn't know which one to believe. Thanks for the content!

  • @brakedd
    @brakedd Год назад +9

    I worked at Mopar for a while and I still love these engines. I know exactly what can go wrong with them but I'd have one anyway. Intake ports so big you can fall into them.
    I can't wait to find a truck that someone wants to scrap because it needs a cam/lifters.
    I think it's the lack of a flex pipe in the exhaust of the trucks that makes it worse. I could be wrong, but I think it's putting more stress on the manifold hardware than it does in the cars and SUVs.

  • @mrhyde0705
    @mrhyde0705 2 года назад +56

    Rule number 1: if you wind up needing to replace a manifold bolt. Just upgrade the headers. Those logs are suffocating the engine.

    • @regal105
      @regal105 2 года назад +12

      Rule #2 if it isn’t long tubes don’t bother

    • @mrhyde0705
      @mrhyde0705 2 года назад

      @@regal105 if you're only going to mod the exhaust, long tubes are a waste.

    • @mattjingles5758
      @mattjingles5758 2 года назад +1

      @@mrhyde0705 how so?

    • @mrhyde0705
      @mrhyde0705 2 года назад +4

      @@mattjingles5758 ive had both, and was able to compare shorties to long tubes, cars were the exact same, rolled off the line at the same time, shorties had it until 65, than long tubes started to catch up.unless you're going to be at the strip or doing rolls, shorties are fine if you're only touching exhaust. However if you're going to do an aggressive cam or F.I, long tubes are the better choice.

    • @mrhyde0705
      @mrhyde0705 2 года назад +1

      That, and when i went from shorties to long tubes, the exhaust note actually got quieter, and the 0-60 didnt change, this was before i started really having a midlife crisis though 🤣

  • @robertmccully2792
    @robertmccully2792 Год назад

    Thanks for taking the time to explain your thoughts of this issue.

  • @CreeperOnYourHouse
    @CreeperOnYourHouse Год назад +2

    Uncle Tony talked about the roller failure, he mentioned a few potential solutions. The main one is an line which just sprays oil directly on the cam. In the comments, there's one which says that in a similar Australian engine they grooved a slot in the lifter bore so oil goes into the cam from there.

  • @barrybougher8011
    @barrybougher8011 Год назад +10

    Dude so much to say on this video, first of all I believe you have done a great job on this topic. To qualify myself to you and others I am an engineer and mechanical guy with 30 + years experience in the industry and have been the chief engineer for SRC on the Delphi Roller Hydraulic Lifter program. 1) I would recommend a aux engine cooler change-out with every catastrophic lifter cam failure regardless of the metal found in the strainer of the MDS solenoid, (I bet you do too.). 2) And also also one mis I believe, is check the pressure exerted on the exhaust manifold from the exhaust downpipe, the factory pre-bends the pipes ahead the truck being built and would work in theory except the truck are all different lengths (slightly) when final assy. is achieved. A custom made exhaust after assembly would eliminate the stress imposed by the downpipe. And I have much more if interested

  • @michaela6147
    @michaela6147 9 месяцев назад +10

    Ram should fix it not the customer

  • @ppbt32
    @ppbt32 Год назад

    The most complete video about this subject I've seen so far!!! congratulations! and thank you

  • @SModelMafia
    @SModelMafia 2 года назад +1

    Great video as always. Thanks for breaking it down for all experience levels..

  • @freewaycamperkit-yourroadt4414
    @freewaycamperkit-yourroadt4414 Год назад +36

    Hey Reignited. Thanks for doing these videos as they are very well explained and accurate. I spent way to many hours trying to find the normal and anormal hemi engine noise. I purchased a 2017 power wagon with 35k miles on couple month ago and always found engine noisy and since I learn about that ticking problem, it started to hit on me as it does sound like that. Here is the thing, since you are a Dodge mechanic and because you can clearly identify the problem of a failed lifter VS normal valve train noise only by listening to it, I think making a video with microphone from the noise into the front wheel pits that we can clearly hear the noise difference would be very popular. And that will calm so many people like me that do not cross other 6.4 that often to check the noise. I could not find anything decent on RUclips regarding that noise. Lets hope you can consider doing this.

    • @marcusd4366
      @marcusd4366 7 месяцев назад

      Yes great video for dumb ass that buying a garbage truck. He is completely telling you what that garbage is.

  • @edjackson4389
    @edjackson4389 2 года назад +80

    Every V8 Ive ever owned has had some kind of tick eventually. Even when new, my Toyota 4.7 made more noise at idle than most american V8s. Im a big fan of the 03-08 5.7 Hemi, all of the ticks I had with them were exhaust manifold related. These engines are extremely durable as long as you maintain the cooling system and dont overheat them.

    • @westonbridges
      @westonbridges 2 года назад +11

      My daily driver is an 03 1500 5.7 with 230k. It has been absolutely run hard and put up wet, but never been ran hot, and every little maintenance replacement was on time. It’s a tank. Only issue is valve guides letting oil Into the combustion chamber 😂

    • @tomc8157
      @tomc8157 Год назад +13

      My 5.2 magnum is stupid quiet, like all you hear is intake suction and exhaust and that's it. Most quietest and beautiful running motor I've had. I just tore it down at 200k just because I did a frame off resto and might as well do the motor while its out, and the internals were amazing.

    • @onthethrottle7104
      @onthethrottle7104 Год назад +1

      @@tomc8157 5.2? you mean 5.7?

    • @tomc8157
      @tomc8157 Год назад +13

      @@onthethrottle7104 nope the 318, 5.2.

    • @harryazzole7814
      @harryazzole7814 Год назад +5

      @@tomc8157 completely agree that the Magnum motors are quite possibly the quietest, smoothest and most reliable V8 engines ever made. I've had the same 5.2 Magnum 1500 since brand new in 2000 and the engine refuses to do anything but operate like a sewing machine.

  • @chevyv20
    @chevyv20 2 года назад +1

    You are absolutely correct, my 2015 Ram had the exhaust bolts fail around 50k miles! It was repaired, under warranty, she now has over 100k miles on her, and hasn't had any of those problems yet! I, too be honest am a G.M. guy, this is the first Ram I have ever owned, but I LOVE THIS TRUCK!

  • @butlerweldingfabrication7209
    @butlerweldingfabrication7209 2 года назад +1

    and 2:48 into your video i subscribed to your channel. there are to many unnamed so called tech on RUclips that don't know what they are talking about. BUT YOUR CHANNEL IS GREAT. THANK YOU SIR...

  • @cheyco21
    @cheyco21 Год назад +8

    Excellent content. Thanks! Have an ageing 2015 1500 Ram and want to keep it running for as long as possible - will definitely be watching more of your channel.

    • @TOXIC-jq3ry
      @TOXIC-jq3ry 9 месяцев назад

      Same, I have a 2011 I'm trying to run until the market cools off a little bit more, or if never have this in good shape to keep running.

  • @brianstoner5597
    @brianstoner5597 Год назад +8

    You are spot on! I just had the exhaust manifolds changed on my 2014 Ram, went in thinking it was the lifters, was very happy it was just the manifolds!

  • @mudmavis2011
    @mudmavis2011 Год назад

    This wins the interwebs. I have 'A' tick and a local repair shop told me I needed the lifter/camshaft replacement. They also said that none of the exhaust manifold bolts were broken. Later, I had a coworker look at it who has worked on these engines for years and he found the passenger side rear exhaust manifold bolt was indeed broken - using the exact technique you present here. I was also glad to hear, in this video, that the lifter/camshaft problem only presents itself after the engine is at operating temps. My 'tick' happens on cold start-up and remains for some time after. After watching this I'm pretty confident it's the broken bolt. Thanks for posting this very detailed presentation on exactly how to diagnose this issue.

  • @HookedonHD
    @HookedonHD 2 года назад

    The best explanation so far! Keep up the good work!

  • @demetriusgriffin2609
    @demetriusgriffin2609 2 года назад +17

    I love your videos. I pulled my 07 5.7 300c cam and put it back together because of you. Please ensure our 300 owners, we could have the same problems. I have noticed in the hemi world everyone mentions changer and challengers regarding the hemi but never the 300.
    Please continue the amazing content.

    • @nigWANTsomeDAnk
      @nigWANTsomeDAnk Год назад +8

      The good ol’ “Mexican Bentley”

    • @mylesw189
      @mylesw189 Год назад

      @@nigWANTsomeDAnk 😂😂😂😂

    • @xGR1MxREAPERx
      @xGR1MxREAPERx 6 дней назад

      He clearly states 05-09 don’t have these problems lol.. why would you tear your engine apart lol. 😂

  • @andreiturcan9721
    @andreiturcan9721 Год назад +3

    Why not use a 5w-30 oil? It's thicker, you will have a higher oil pressure, and you will have a thicker oil film between the parts.

  • @ColdWarVet607
    @ColdWarVet607 Год назад

    Looking at buying a used 2006 RAM 1500. This is a really great explanation of all the issues. Superbly well done. Thanks a million!!!

  • @spfmotors9470
    @spfmotors9470 Год назад +2

    Thank you for this video you just saved me so much time and effort diagnosing my engine faults. I have a compound "tick" that was headers and lifters.

    • @nicholastett2443
      @nicholastett2443 Год назад

      Me too. What did you do for the repairs? I'm thinking of having the dealership do the work.

  • @philwilson4476
    @philwilson4476 Год назад +5

    Excellent and comprehensive video. My 2011 1500 5.7 had the lifter/camshaft failure at 101K miles. It was scary, because all of a sudden, my dash lit up like a Christmas tree and was dinging at the same time. The engine during acceleration felt like it was about to jump out of the truck. Chrysler paid for the failure fix because it was so close to the 100K drive-train warranty...$4,000. All I paid for was shop supplies at the dealer. I'm now at 245K miles and am replacing the engine, as it was starting the same lifter/camshaft failure. I change the oil every 5K miles religiously, using a top-tier synthetic. I have also had issues with the exhaust "tick" multiple times...even with upgraded hardware. That's a pain! With the recent engine swap, I have gone to stainless steel shorty headers, hoping I get some relief from the exhaust issue. It's good so far, except I had to re-tighten the bolts after 500 miles. All-in-all, I love my truck, and it gives me great service. Just take care of your vehicle, and it will take care of you!

    • @Hydra360ci
      @Hydra360ci Год назад +2

      100k drivetrain warranty in 2011? And now they are 60k or 5 years.
      Though I'm gonna guess you went with the extended warranty
      Surprised that they let it slide... Pretty sure the service manager fudged the odometer reading. Doubt the manufacture would do any such thing.

  • @kuntryboi867
    @kuntryboi867 2 года назад +3

    New sub here and I must say that this by far is one of the best videos on understanding all the ticks from a hemi. My 14' just started this last week and its been driving me crazy trying to find what it is. Manifold bolts already changed.

    • @tyladandrea6739
      @tyladandrea6739 Год назад

      Did you figure out what it was? My ‘14 sport started ticking a few weeks ago

    • @kuntryboi867
      @kuntryboi867 Год назад

      @@tyladandrea6739 Nope took it to the dealership and first thing they say is manifold bolts... Can't be I changed both sides. Told me it's normal for most hemi trucks my yr to have a slight ticking🤦🏽‍♂️.

    • @tyladandrea6739
      @tyladandrea6739 Год назад

      @@kuntryboi867 I swear every single mechanic hears the tick and automatic goes with the manifold bolts. I just had mine changed but I’m bringing it back into the shop next week. Ill let you know if they come up with anything different!

    • @BDueceCFD
      @BDueceCFD Год назад

      Mine is doing the same thing. Other people think I'm nuts. I thimk there might be an oil delivery issie to the lifters.

  • @lx5171
    @lx5171 Год назад

    This is great info that I am hunting for. In consideration of buying a ram1500 next week. This video got all my questions about the hemi 5.7 lifter problem answered. Thanks a lot!

  • @ralphvalkenhoff2887
    @ralphvalkenhoff2887 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for creating great content for us Chrysler guys.

  • @MM_in_Havasu
    @MM_in_Havasu 2 года назад +7

    Both my gen 3 hemis run just fine, have always kept my oil/filter changed every 5K miles even with high quality synthetic oil available. My '12 Challenger now has 126K miles on it and the engine continues to run like a top, lifter noise is minimal if at all, and, yes, the injectors on both my hemi cars are noisy, almost sounds like real quiet solid lifters! The '14 300C has 72K on it and runs great as well, even with the dreaded MDS lifters still installed(they are electronically shut off, no change in mileage). I think some piston slap when cold is the only thing I do notice, especially in my '12 high mileage engine, and that is a normal noise with the shorter piston skirt length in modern engines.
    I also change my differential oil each oil change, only 1.5 qt or so in each unit and drain & fill plugs make that super easy.
    Happy with my cars, thanks for the informative video!

    • @joer5057
      @joer5057 Год назад

      I have 2, one in an 07 AWD 300C and one in a '12 JGC. The 300's 5.7 has been incredibly reliable. Currently has a LMI carbon fiber intake, catch can (a must on all Hemi's, imo) suitcase/resonator delete, and a Hemifever 93 tune. It's fun, certainly no Vette, but a great year-round DD. And even with 198k miles has 0 abnormal noises and runs great having only needed an oil pressure sensor and two O2 sensors. The '12 has been a little more troublesome as far as minor maintenance (waterpump failure at 135k, alternator at 140k, upper rad hose met the water pump pulley when the retention clip fatigue cracked, a few little odds and ends) But, I do unfortunately believe we will be having to pull the cam and lifters on it within the next year. Starting to get what sounds like intermittent lifter tapping at hot idle. It has a K&N intake (the aluminum one with the heat sheild isolating the filter) and straight-pipe catback. The 300 has seen more than it's fair share of 'trips to Mexico' and the GC is pretty much babied by my wife, so I suppose it's kind of a crapshoot as to which ones will fail.

  • @titoneri7739
    @titoneri7739 2 года назад +4

    Great advise! First time viewer and subscriber now!
    I have an 09 Ram 1500 now with 329k.
    I did the cam/lifter work at 209k. Might be time to do a full rebuild now. Only did cam/lifter/valve first time.

    • @ReignitedAuto
      @ReignitedAuto  2 года назад

      Nice! Great example of getting good mileage out of a Hemi engine 💪

  • @slickone619
    @slickone619 Год назад +2

    Awesome video! I’ve done so much research on this issue and you summed it up pretty well. All the reading did help with the uptake of information. Like reading the book before class philosophy. Thanks!!!

  • @fredlear1615
    @fredlear1615 Год назад

    Great Info! Finally after 259K Miles I got the Hemi Catastrophic Tick! 2003 Ram 1500 - Remanned & updated Hemi and Tranny with 7 Year No Fault warranty coming! Headers as you recommend too! You are the Best Source for Hemi info on RUclips!

  • @MH-rb7lp
    @MH-rb7lp 2 года назад +3

    Awesome video, as someone who owns 3 2009+ Hemi's I found it very articulate and well presented.

  • @plutonium9
    @plutonium9 Год назад +4

    Can you elaborate on why the worst case scenario lifter situation (roller failure) would have a sporadic tick and not a constant, even tick? Thanks!

  • @GuitarFosterParent
    @GuitarFosterParent 11 месяцев назад

    Wow - what an amazing video. I've got a 2018 Hemi Ram with 65K miles, and have been scared to death of "the tick." I hear mine only on cold starts, and only for 5 seconds or less. You addressed this in the video very clearly - THANK YOU. I'll also be checking my exhaust studs. But now, I'll sleep better knowing that my pickup is ok. I'm a frequent fill-syn oil changer, so hopefully this practice will protect my lifters for many more miles. Thanks again, I've subscribed for more great education!

  • @davestewart9146
    @davestewart9146 2 года назад

    Great detailed explanation, thank you Sir 👍😁

  • @pointlesscomment5372
    @pointlesscomment5372 Год назад +3

    Best video by far on this subject. Thanks for taking the time to break this down and explain clearly what is going on!

    • @ReignitedAuto
      @ReignitedAuto  Год назад +1

      Appreciate you taking the time to watch it! 👊

  • @martinhajda2132
    @martinhajda2132 2 года назад +5

    Very good video, definitely explains the various ticks associated with the Hemi. However I have to make one major correction. The "Hemi Tick" was a phrase coined in the early to mid 2000s that described the loud ticking most of the hemis made at idle, long before the lifter/cam fails associated with the 09 + hemis.
    The tick I believe was caused by valve stem to guid clearance and Dodge (at the time) even had a bulliten and repair for it. I had my 03 and 05 brought in and received a whole top end valve replacment. Unfortunately it never really worked and the ticking returned from time to time. The 03 was sold but the 05 went on to live 765000km of almost trouble free running. It was sold and still runs today.
    That is the actually meaning if the hemi tick and any other use of the phrase is inaccurate, unless it has been hijacked lol.

    • @270eman
      @270eman Год назад

      That tick I believe is your lifter(s) not getting enough lubrication at idle. A high number of police cruisers, trucks, and SUVS with that motor experience lifter failure. And if you think about it those service vehicles sit for long hours everyday idling. Since people don't idle personal vehicles as much the number of failures for private owners is much lower. Its a fundamental design flaw with the lifter oiling system. By grooving slightly the side of the lifter bore you can achieve positive flow at idle to the lifter and eliminate this tick and eventual failure entirely. ruclips.net/video/dI93-Zdx_nY/видео.html&ab_channel=UncleTony%27sGarage

    • @chad7789
      @chad7789 10 месяцев назад

      The early hemi tick=piston slap-pre eagle
      Eagle hemi ticks=shitty lifters, exhaust manifold bolts breaking.
      Too many RUclips mechanics talking out their asses.

  • @shauntraut7103
    @shauntraut7103 Год назад

    Hey sky great content on the lifters you have really cleared up some concerns.

  • @briandonald
    @briandonald Год назад +2

    Thanks for addressing MDS. I’ve heard dudes say that they defeat MDS by turning on the gear limiter and selecting to use all 8 gears. This prevents the truck from going into Eco mode. I’ve tried it and it works.

  • @kimdavis5631
    @kimdavis5631 2 года назад +12

    The one thing that is unfortunately stopping me from buying a Hemi V8. Thank you for your coverage on this topic. Your coverage on this cam and lifter failure problem is the BEST in the world.

    • @moabman6803
      @moabman6803 Год назад +1

      I've had limited success with the hemi engines. I typically shy away from them.

    • @HeyYall398
      @HeyYall398 Год назад +1

      @@moabman6803 Thanks for sharing!

    • @jontorrie2212
      @jontorrie2212 Год назад +1

      On a positive note..... my 2010 has 370 000kms on it. No tick.

    • @HeyYall398
      @HeyYall398 Год назад +1

      @@jontorrie2212 Awesome 👍

  • @tomcooper920
    @tomcooper920 2 года назад +4

    That was a great video! It covers things so clearly that anyone who watches should understand what is happening. Great presentation. Did you get a new editor? If not, your editing skills are getting really good. I like the new intro.

    • @ReignitedAuto
      @ReignitedAuto  2 года назад +1

      Hey thanks Tom! I have been trying to improve my editing I'm glad you noticed 👊

    • @tomcooper920
      @tomcooper920 2 года назад

      👊

  • @JJerome711
    @JJerome711 Год назад +1

    This was a really great and informative video. I have a 2016 Ram 1500 5.7L, so I appreciate all the info!

  • @deceased_toker389
    @deceased_toker389 Год назад

    I be hearing the ticks after I shut it off, thank you for the worry free info friend!

  • @aaronwright561
    @aaronwright561 2 года назад +8

    The reason truck manifolds pop bolts more often is increased load from the weight and especially towing. They tend to get hotter for more duration at a time. See tons and tons of manifolds in all truck makes not just ram.

  • @2nd2n1marcog
    @2nd2n1marcog Год назад +3

    Yo, I have a Ram 17' 1500 , and this video has enlightened me on my tick. I had the usual tick at start up but it would go away AFTER it warmed up. But now , after being at body shop , which took about a month , btw , the tick just stays. I was devastated. But according to this video, it's NOT the catastrophic tick that us HEMI owners all dread. Thanks , man. I can breathe again.😊

    • @maxwellbrown483
      @maxwellbrown483 20 дней назад

      I have the same year ram 1500, I get the start up tick and now I’m getting a tick when hitting the gas for a few seconds.

    • @2nd2n1marcog
      @2nd2n1marcog 19 дней назад

      @@maxwellbrown483 try 10 w40 oil

  • @nyquil3465
    @nyquil3465 Год назад

    Very good and detailed video. My 6.1L Hemi fuel injectors tick like crazy!

  • @ryandouros5844
    @ryandouros5844 2 года назад

    Great info + Great presentation = 10/10

  • @codyjames6260
    @codyjames6260 2 года назад +3

    Just had my 2014 1500 done by a professional shop up here in Canada - with the camshaft replacement, lifters and MDS oil solenoid it cost me $7800 Canadian pesos. Fun stuff. I went with your recommendations, and had them install all stock OEM parts, but I will be looking into a higher capacity pump and aftermarket headers. It was $800 per side to have the exhaust manifold repaired. Getting sick of doing that.

    • @Wrencheasy
      @Wrencheasy Год назад +1

      Replacing the exhaust manifold studs and gasket is a really easy job. I did one side in just a couple hours for less than $80 total. Don’t pay a shop for that. On the other hand that is a hum deal with the cams, lifters, and solenoid. This vid has me convinced to buy a hellcat oil pump as well

    • @notmedicman
      @notmedicman Год назад +1

      Wow!! My local dealer quoted $6-7000 for a new 5.7 motor installed.

  • @reza829
    @reza829 Год назад +9

    Appreciate the great informative video. The lifters on my 2003 Dodge 2500 5.7 Hemi went out at 190,000 miles, change my oil every three thousand miles, had the dealer replace the whole top end of the engine. Running like a champ and currently at 287,000 miles. Thank you!!!

  • @videogarage9221
    @videogarage9221 2 года назад

    Great explanation. Thank you sir👍

  • @markkowalski9713
    @markkowalski9713 Год назад

    Outstanding video! Very informative.

  • @Who990
    @Who990 2 года назад +9

    GREAT VIDEO! So informative, can you make a video on performance cam shafts , specifically for the 5.7 hemi that talks about what sizes are good and bad for daily driving, there are a lot of us out here that want more performance but don’t want to race our cars. Thanks brother.

  • @elliottpalumbo7407
    @elliottpalumbo7407 2 года назад +3

    It's best to religiously change the oil every 3,000 miles, change the coolant once every 3 years, don't let it idle too long, and mostly high way drive it. That's how my Grandma's 2009 Chrysler 300C is still going over 240,000 miles on it and no serious problems at all. She drives it normally and not over revving it past 3,000 rpms.

    • @jacobsebastien3910
      @jacobsebastien3910 2 года назад +2

      It's better for a hemi running in higher rpms every once in awhile. It's Actually good for it an it's built for it..

  • @Josh47147
    @Josh47147 Год назад +1

    Your video is very credible. Thank you for telling everyone the truth.

  • @bf1255
    @bf1255 10 месяцев назад

    You’re a hero. Thanks for the peace of mind

  • @eddieboss5934
    @eddieboss5934 2 года назад +13

    Just read where GMC vehicles including 5.3 have a class-action lawsuit over lifters MDS. for 2020 to 22. going back to 2014. Had a 2014 Silverado do this and then complete engine replacement at 102k. $7,000. Sort of sad this will be the last year of the Hemi engine in 1500 trucks as a 6 turbo is replacing it.

    • @dustinjohnson7002
      @dustinjohnson7002 2 года назад +1

      Will they still run the bigger hemi engine in the 2500?

    • @eddieboss5934
      @eddieboss5934 2 года назад +1

      I've read they will continue using Hemi in larger trucks and commercial trucks.

    • @masalicio
      @masalicio 2 года назад +2

      Any MD GM engine is garbage dating back to the 80s lol. I disable MD the first second I get a 2010+ 5.3 then they are completely fine.

    • @microminiskirt
      @microminiskirt 2 года назад +1

      @@masalicio JUST THE SAME FOR HEMI TICK AND MDS HEMI ON DODGE V6, 5.7, AND 392 ENGINES ON ALL DODGE EQUIPPED WITH ABOVE ENGINES I.E. POPULAR CHALLENGER AND CHARGER JUST TO NAME A FEW. 🤑 MONEY PIT FROM START TO END AND START OVER AGAIN BECAUSE STEALERSHIPS USE SAME PART🤮🤑. ONLY WAY TO PREVENT THESE PROBLEMS IS DON'T BUY A DODGE/CHRYSLER VEHICLE. "NO CAR NO MOPAR"🤢🤮🤑
      NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS TO FIX AND BAND AID FIXES.

    • @DuckMcDuckinson
      @DuckMcDuckinson Год назад

      And turbos have their own set of issues 😔

  • @MongrelsGarage
    @MongrelsGarage 2 года назад +8

    Fantastic video Sky, really like how you clearly explained each tick. I still maintain that the VVT system changed the oil flow thru the system which is why the only the 2009 and up engines experience this issue. I also agree with you that the oil pump will like resolve the issue, as it will increase idle oil pressure and make up for the extra restriction in the system caused by the VVT system.

    • @user-zl6yn6bs5x
      @user-zl6yn6bs5x 2 года назад +1

      Check uncle Tony's garage , very good explanation of the oiling flaws in these generation hemi , not so much vvt as it is a bad design in the block not lubricating the camshaft and lifters

    • @connor3288
      @connor3288 2 года назад

      @@user-zl6yn6bs5x yes i 2nd this. Solution: get a gm with a reputable model transmission, and delete/turn off AFM.

    • @MongrelsGarage
      @MongrelsGarage 2 года назад +2

      @@user-zl6yn6bs5x hello T, I am familiar with that video, and while I recognize it has some merit, I agree with Sky on this and don’t believe that to be the primary cause of this problem, perhaps at best a contributing factor. Please keep in mind the Pre-Eagle engines did not have the lifter failure that the Eagle engines do. They are very similar in design with the major change being the VVT system added to the Eagle engine. This is what caused a major change to the oil system on the Eagle engine versus the Pre-Eagle engine. There are many other changes incorporated into the Eagle engine as well, however this is the one that affected the engine oil system the most. Both the Pre-Eagle and Eagle used the same lifters, and MDS system so that would eliminate them as the primary failure point. Just my 2 cents on the subject, but I do strongly believe Sky has a great theory on how to overcome this failing.

    • @aaronautry1981
      @aaronautry1981 2 года назад

      @@MongrelsGarage I have watched both videos from utg myself and both of sky's videos concerning this issue and I agree with you that the oil pressure makes up the difference for the horizontal(bad design) lifters. Regardless what Angle they're operating, just the proper pressure and type of oil will make the difference. In Sky's other or second video about this problem, at the end he suggested or came to a theory that has merit and suggested replacing mds lifters with oem NON-MDS lifters and keeping the mds solenoids to retain the oil pressure but this time you're not constricting the oil passage on any one cylinder at any cycle. Because the mds lifters have the different sized springs inside the shaft of the lifter and thick rod with spring activated pins that cause the life to be deactivated when the pressure is gone and prevents oil passing through to live the lifters and rollers. With oem lifters without the springs and pins, they act like conventional lifters on All 8 cylinders. He suggested keeping the mds cam shaft as long as it's not destroyed, because it's designed action creates works with the solenoid to create the high oil pressure thus enabling the oil to defy gravity and reach in those tiny holes and oddly ports for the rollers and lifters which is exactly where uncle Tony's garage left out.

  • @TheLeftwing71
    @TheLeftwing71 2 года назад

    I had the concern of exhaust leak and ticking like you said on a 2022 rebel. I was told by the shop foreman I shouldn't worry they have made changes to the exhaust manifold area,. Cam and lifter area.

  • @josephengle3917
    @josephengle3917 Год назад +1

    Great video love the exhaust manifold info. Changing mine, getting longtubes..

  • @ReignitedAuto
    @ReignitedAuto  2 года назад +25

    If you want to see the very latest video I have on this subject you can check it out here! ruclips.net/video/wpl8aZiPK0E/видео.html

    • @theafricanlord7294
      @theafricanlord7294 2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much for this video, I have a 2012 Charger Rt and I just reached 99k miles and it just now came up I had a P0303 Cylinder 3 misfire and changed spark plugs and everything, had springs and everything looked at but they couldn’t think of anything but to change the camshaft and lifters so now I’m going to have to save up and get it replaced

    • @daviddoe2440
      @daviddoe2440 2 года назад

      You mentioned shorty headers. Are there any that are easier to install than others? I've read a few reviews but who really knows better than a tech that does it for a living! Thanks for all the great info!!

    • @otisdriftwood8469
      @otisdriftwood8469 Год назад +1

      How much of these issues do you really think is from poor maintenance? Just wondering.

    • @robjudahabir2424
      @robjudahabir2424 Год назад

      My 300c hemi 5.7 2014 it's has a chirping sound. Ever couple sec it will chirp, mechanic said even if I fix lifters 6months later the bottom will go bad. What should I do

    • @ReignitedAuto
      @ReignitedAuto  Год назад +2

      @ROBJUDAH ABIR that's someone who's trying to cover themselves if something happens down the line. There is potential for something like that to happen if enough metal has gone through the engine, but it really comes down to how badly the camshaft is damaged. If it's caught early enough there's no problem at all just replacing the cam/lifters.

  • @sHoRtBuSseR
    @sHoRtBuSseR Год назад +3

    Hello from a fellow chrysler tech! I just got out of the dealer after 7 years. Very good information in this video. Really accurate information, and good fixes. I've been doing hellcat oil pump installs on the 5.7s and had really good luck with them. Idle pressure is a lot better with them.
    Second, I've spoke with chrysler trainers and engineers before. They told me the oil comes into the lifters from the rocker assembly and down the pushrods. The oil gallery in the block is specifically for the MDS activation, from what they told me.
    You mentioned hellcat lifters, which was funny because they are 100% identical like you said. The MDS system is pretty reliable and I really hardly see issues with it.
    Excellent video! Glad to see some real, verified, and accurate information on the internet for once.

    • @ReignitedAuto
      @ReignitedAuto  Год назад +1

      Appreciate the kind words, and it's always nice to hear from a fellow tech! 👊

  • @gregmay8851
    @gregmay8851 Год назад

    done lots of exhaust manifolds, cam and lifters on 5.7 rams. I have also seen a few with piston slap.

  • @duanenorelli5488
    @duanenorelli5488 Год назад

    i own a 2005 doge ram 1500 4x4 thunderroad edition that i bought brand new to this day and with 169788 miles high way driven every day to work countless fire calls ems calls trips down the interstate to as far and back to florida. 2 months after i bought it i switch to full synthetic oil and when Vpower gas came out and felt the immediate resoponce to it well ive been using both since never had the hemi tic and i just changed the original fuel pump and i have 135000 on the 2nd set of plugs and original coil packs. 1 down fall ive put 4 water pumps on mine!!!!!! and i love your channel youve given me future ideas so please keep them comming AKA DJ

  • @joablevytam
    @joablevytam Год назад +18

    Any chance you have audio samples of the different ticking sounds that could possibly be used to help diagnose the issue?

    • @MsBee
      @MsBee Год назад

      Here's mine, 16k on a rebuild with noisy lifters at startup ruclips.net/video/9xNoGOfvLPc/видео.html

    • @joablevytam
      @joablevytam Год назад

      @@MsBee So your lifters just ticked during start-up? It didn't sound like it was constantly ticking.

    • @MsBee
      @MsBee Год назад

      Yes, it's like one of the first issues he described, loud on cold the cold start but goes away really quickly.

    • @joablevytam
      @joablevytam Год назад

      @@MsBee Mine keeps ticking and never stops. Have you fixed yours?

  • @ReignitedAuto
    @ReignitedAuto  2 года назад +17

    What subject do you want me to cover next time?

    • @davidhaywood9794
      @davidhaywood9794 2 года назад +6

      I'm at 125,000 miles on my 2018 Rebel 5.7. The majority of those miles are highway, do I need to change my transmission fluid? There seems to be a lot of conflicting info out there.

    • @rogerwilco71
      @rogerwilco71 2 года назад +4

      @@davidhaywood9794 I would! ZF (not chrysler) recomends at around 70K mi to change fluid and pan/filter...I've done it myself about 3 times for a few of my "business use" Rams...The fluid will start to break down around 170,000 miles. The tranny starts to chatter/bump around 3-4 gear...fluid changed, it disappeared (but damage might have been done for waiting). Chrysler is only interested in the tranny getting past the 100K Power train warranty

    • @ReignitedAuto
      @ReignitedAuto  2 года назад +12

      @@davidhaywood9794 agreed, I generally say about every 100k miles is a good interval. I know a lot of people have asked for a ZF trans service video, that will probably be forthcoming. 👍

    • @rogerwilco71
      @rogerwilco71 2 года назад +2

      Curious on you take of Oils.(Ram 1500 4th gen) I use Penn ultra platinum with MO-339 filter New til 100k miles then switch to Penns ultra platinum high mileage will a moly additive (with a catch can). Low miles with less idling I change around 7500k and change at 5000k-7000k after I go over 100K on the Odometer. People on the forums are recommending Redline 5w-30 and say the (lifter i assume) tick disapears.

    • @davidhaywood9794
      @davidhaywood9794 2 года назад

      @@ReignitedAuto that would be great if you did a video.

  • @marcharris4176
    @marcharris4176 Год назад +2

    I don't have a hemi and never will but this is definitely a good video for those who do!

  • @BryanEdwardArmijos
    @BryanEdwardArmijos 2 года назад

    Please keep up the great quality videos. If you’re shop was close by I would without a doubt bring my challenger to you for anything.

  • @microminiskirt
    @microminiskirt Год назад +5

    STILL NO ANSWER.👎

  • @kenj.8897
    @kenj.8897 Год назад +3

    Just don't buy a Hemi

  • @shockracer
    @shockracer Год назад +1

    I would also suggest doing a Blackstonelabs oil sample test with every or every other oil change. Tons of information about your oil and if you should use a different oil or do oil changes more or less often.

  • @harryohanian
    @harryohanian Год назад +2

    Hi I have for a long time tried to find the tick in my ram1500 5.7. replaced parts to no avail. listen thru a stethascope and heard a quiet running engine but still wasnt sure. Then on your video you said pull on the heat shield and it came off exactly like your video did. Outstanding. Now I can repair it knowing for sure thats the problem and not a rocker or lifter etc. Thanks soo much.

    • @ReignitedAuto
      @ReignitedAuto  Год назад +1

      Good news Harry! And thank you for watching 👍

  • @ericgregory2563
    @ericgregory2563 Год назад

    I am a mechanic, I love watching RUclips videos to see how true they are. I had my son come watch your video to show him everything I say about Hemi’s because some reason he always test me on my knowledge. I enjoyed showing him your hemi tick video because he listens to his LS buddies and coyote buddies to much. I am a huge Mopar fan, I have 7 Hemi’s from 426 to 6.1. My newer Hemi’s are awesome and very reliable. My 13’ Ram express is pretty nasty and my daily driver. I have never had a problem but I maintain my vehicles on a regular basis. A lot people don’t and can’t afford the repairs so just sell me their vehicle cheap or give them to me. I fix and keep or sell them. I love them Mopar Hemi ways!!

  • @thefreshprinceofgreenhills
    @thefreshprinceofgreenhills 2 года назад

    Just wanna say im planning on getting a used 300C Hemi next year thats why i pay attention to these kind of videos, and honestly im really getting nervous bout the dreaded Hemi tick, currently own a 2.7 V6 300C

  • @Lucasbutnotoil
    @Lucasbutnotoil 2 года назад

    You should really be at a milion subs by now man. Super informative while being entertaining. would love to meet you in person and wrench with you brother

  • @mikey27437
    @mikey27437 Год назад

    Great presentation! Thank you. I’m skipping this headache altogether. No ram tick talk adventure for me, thank you.

  • @natekronstedt
    @natekronstedt Год назад

    Awesome video answers alot of questions

  • @autoandhomediy5974
    @autoandhomediy5974 2 года назад +2

    Great Great video. Very informative.
    My thought with the trucks having the exhaust manifold bolts breaking more then any other.
    There is no exhaust hangers or supports for the heavy Y PIPE, CATS, and MANIFOLDS other then the manifold bolts. The first hanger or support is at the muffler. All the flex in all the exhaust piping that is supported by the manifold bolts. And the trucks have a longer y pipe to them rather then the cars with a very small y pipe.

  • @phillipfa6
    @phillipfa6 Год назад

    Mannnnnnn at 150ishk miles on my 2013 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi, I decided to check the exhaust manifold heat covers thanks to your video.
    I noticed ticking probably 10 to 20 thousand miles ago and I finally found your video. Usually I don't like to wait this long to fix an issue but, bc I heard the name "Hemi tick" I was under the assumption that it was just common to these engines.
    Boy I couldn't be more glad I decided to dig in and figure out if there was a solution before it became more serious. Thank youuu. I checked both sides and the heat shield was broken on the right side of the eng and left side, was also broken either at the studs or heat shield.
    Looks like I got some mantenance to perform.
    Not only that but, with checking the right side under the heat cover I found a wet spot which lookes like oil from a comprimised valve cover.
    Time to save some money and do it myself.
    Thank you again.

  • @lrod312
    @lrod312 Год назад

    I’m so glad I found this video. This being my first Dodge vehicle, I thought my ‘21 Durango was broken already 😂

  • @letsgobrandon8661
    @letsgobrandon8661 Год назад

    Dude ! Thanks so much!!! I am so relieved!

  • @TomGlander
    @TomGlander 23 дня назад

    Excellent information. As the owner of two 392 Hemi powered vehicles, I have more peace of mind now. Thank you.

  • @BigMack392
    @BigMack392 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks Reignited, for this article. My ride: 2018 SRT 6.4L Charger. 40K miles. Backed it out this AM and went back into the house to get something I'd forgotten. Engine was idling, and I heard a kind of soft ticking (almost like a squish-squish-squish) that seemed to come and go. Uh oh. Listened to all the belt idlers and rotating parts on the engine front end with my PVC listening tube. All were whirring typical of bearings, but the earlier heard noise was elusive. So I checked out this video. Well presented.
    I believe this sound is from the injectors. Removed the plastic covers on the heads. Yes, they are a bit noisy. I am guessing what I heard were the injectors. Keeping my ears open on this.
    Then I looked for the sheet metal covers on cast iron exhaust manifolds. Guess what? No cast iron exhaust manifolds. No heat shields. The SRT 6.4L has welded stainless steel short headers leading directly into the huge cats. Someone else may have noted this below.
    I have also noticed over time how the oil pressure with hot oil drops to about 30 psig (never ever lower) when the RPMs get below about 900. Above that the pressure climbs very rapidly to 55 to 62 psig. Don't quite know how a better pump would improve this. Keep in mind that this engine must pull a load at RPMs as low as about 1200 when in 8th gear. You do not want low oil pressure in high engine load situations, and the stock pump seems to be doing the job.
    I will stay with a 6000 mile oil change interval. I am running 0W-40 full synthetic Amsoil Signature oil. Actual testing has shown this lube to be superior vs. wear under high loads. With more miles we shall see how this oil may possibly protect the lifters.
    In every respect a fabulous great car.

  • @wavenami
    @wavenami Год назад +1

    Awesome work. Really appreciate your expert comments about the HEMI.

    • @ReignitedAuto
      @ReignitedAuto  Год назад

      Appreciate you watching Arie!

    • @wavenami
      @wavenami Год назад +1

      @@ReignitedAuto It would be great to get the same treatment for the 3.6L FCA Pentastar V6! Plan on doing one in the future? I'm a fan of the Durango, but these engines make me nervous as hell.

    • @ReignitedAuto
      @ReignitedAuto  Год назад

      @@wavenami I've got a ton of info about the Pentastar, been working on them since they came out, and I'm wanting to do a single cab sport truck twin turbo build with one. But my channel is so heavily slanted toward the Hemi that it's hard to tell if the v6 videos would get any traction.

    • @wavenami
      @wavenami Год назад

      @@ReignitedAuto If I may, another question. Is the heavy duty engine cooling on the tow package the same or equal to the Hellcat oil pump you mention as "bolt on" engine cooling mod to the HEMI or the Pentastar V6? Could this help prevent the #2 cylinder on the V6 from failing? Thank you.

  • @TCB77
    @TCB77 3 месяца назад

    Awesome. Just learned a bunch. 2007 Ram 5.7 .

  • @andrewway3404
    @andrewway3404 2 года назад +1

    I've replaced the broken exhaust manifold studs on 2 hemi trucks and it's not a bad job, I've seen this issue on the ford EcoBoost engines also where the manifold was warped so bad that it was shaped like a banana! Another great informative video, thank you!

    • @fireant1272
      @fireant1272 2 года назад +3

      Yes it happened to my 3.5 EcoBoost. Cost quite a lot to fix. But the engine has been a pile since day 1 lol.

  • @SLINGING_MUD_SINCE1994
    @SLINGING_MUD_SINCE1994 6 месяцев назад +1

    Man learn so much since I’m new to the hemi family bought one yesterday 5.7 has the header issue I’m so relieved

    • @ReignitedAuto
      @ReignitedAuto  6 месяцев назад +1

      Glad I could help, and thank you for watching!

    • @SLINGING_MUD_SINCE1994
      @SLINGING_MUD_SINCE1994 6 месяцев назад

      @@ReignitedAuto thanks man keep up the great work it acutely has the tick when first start but it’s ever time then goes away after 15-20 sec I think it’s the lifter rod issue you were talking about intill the oil gets there

  • @yeeyee9694
    @yeeyee9694 27 дней назад

    I am so glad I found this video

  • @MindofBrad
    @MindofBrad Год назад

    Thank you for these videos

  • @robertr1663
    @robertr1663 Год назад

    on the exhaust manifold issue, the 2019 and up trucks went through a design change on the mounting hardware for the manifolds. Not breaking exhaust studs as often but are now cracking exhaust manifolds right in the center seems to be more often than the exhaust studs were breaking. The change was to use support rails across the top and bottom of the manifold mounting fasteners to stiffen it up. Now expansion and contraction is restricted causing the manifolds to crack.

    • @alwaysdriven
      @alwaysdriven Год назад

      1🤦‍♂️seriously? Dodge never gets it,

  • @franklumpuy7477
    @franklumpuy7477 Год назад

    Very informative, thank you.

  • @oldschooldude8370
    @oldschooldude8370 Год назад +1

    It's always lifters or the manifold depending on the noise pitch. I've acquired an ear for each. This is pretty much a widespread issue. Brand new 5.7s & 6.4s make this noise.

  • @ghostwrench2292
    @ghostwrench2292 9 месяцев назад

    Very good and thorough presentation! Subscribed.

  • @theglitch99
    @theglitch99 Год назад +2

    I now have a tik from having to work on my hemi all the time!!
    I change my oil @3000m even with synthetics. Just don't want to chance it. Oil change is much less $ than a repair from not changing it enough!! 🙌

  • @kalebhill2543
    @kalebhill2543 Год назад

    Im doing my first lifter replacement and have no idea what im doing so this kinds helps