Common Engine Noise

MikeG71 · Jun 24, 2018

Since I’m new to Ram trucks... when I start my truck the engine sounds almost like a Diesel.....

After it warms up it’s not as loud as start up, but is still there.

Is this normal in these trucks? If not what should I be looking for or be consered with??

I can record and post a video if it would help.

tidefan1967 · Jun 24, 2018

Sounds like you've got some broken exhaust manifold bolts. If it was the infamous Hemi tick it would be gone in like 3-5 seconds. The broken exh. manifold bolts sound usually goes away in a couple minutes depending on how many are broken. This is also completely normal and is pretty much guaranteed to happen as the miles rack up.

MikeG71 · Jun 24, 2018

Thanks, I’ll do some investigating

tidefan1967 · Jun 24, 2018

If you have the manifold(s) machined or go with headers and of course better bolts (ARP) it shouldn't happen again. Good luck and let us know what route you took.

MikeG71 · Jun 29, 2018

tidefan1967 said:
Sounds like you've got some broken exhaust manifold bolts. If it was the infamous Hemi tick it would be gone in like 3-5 seconds. The broken exh. manifold bolts sound usually goes away in a couple minutes depending on how many are broken. This is also completely normal and is pretty much guaranteed to happen as the miles rack up.

Finally got around to checking the E. M. bolts, no issues there. The noise does go away after a few minutes of running. A coworker (he’s Ram guy for life) thinks maybe when the dealer did the oil change that they might have put in too thick of an oil........? Think I’ll give it a change an see if that makes a difference.

Common Engine Noise

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