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    Metal shavings in oil catch can.

    Any update on this one? I just did an oil change on my 14 Ram today with 71k on it and found some glitter in my oil. My lifters were changed at 62k and this is the second oil change since then Stock cam was left because dealer said it was fine. This change had 4500 miles on it but it’s been 6...
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    2014 Hemi Tap tap tap tap tap tap tap tap.

    Mine sounded like that at 62k also a 2014. Brought it into dealer and new lifters it was. They replaced one bank of lifters and assured me the cam was fine even after I said I would pay out of pocket for a new cam (work was done under warranty). I’m at 70k now and it’s a bit quieter but she...
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    Dang lifters!

    I had my lifters replaced by ram a few weeks ago. My truck had a tick when hot that was not manifold bolt related and they tore it apart. Since my truck had 62k miles they assured me the cam was fine and had not suffered any damage yet. I even asked if I bought a new stock cam if they would just...
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    Will the 5th gen Hemis have the lifter and cam issues?

    Anyone know if there were updates to the Hemi valvetrain to deal with the lifter and cam issues the 4th gens have? I do like the new 5th gens and I still like my 2014 Lonestar, but it did just go in and have the lifters replaced due to the common failure on the 4th gen side. If I go with a new...
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    Shop says need New Camshaft & Tappets

    Awesome. Just had mine done today on my 2014. Ram said they caught it early enough that the cam was fine and did not need replacing. I even said I’d pay for a new cam if it wasn’t covered and the service manager said not to waste money on it since it was un damaged. We will see. It should be...
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    Shop says need New Camshaft & Tappets

    My truck is in the shop getting torn down for cam and lifters possibly as well. It’s. 2014 with 62k still under powertrain warranty. I will get it fixed hopefully and drive it for a while as it’s paid off but once I’m done with it I will not be buying another Ram product.
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    Engine chatter upon startup

    Yes still under 5/100 power train warranty.
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    Engine chatter upon startup

    Update on my 2014 with 62k. Running pennzoil platinum since new. Brought my truck in for a few recalls that needed done and my drivers door switch was inop. Also asked them to look at my tick and see if manifold bolts were broken. My truck has never had broken bolts yet. Service manager calls...
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    Cam/ Lifter failure?

    Can’t wait to see this thing all built up. I live out on the cape too so when you get it done I’d love to check it out if you’re over here with it!
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    Cam/ Lifter failure?

    Mind giving a rough estimate of what that the labor for that 426 swap is running and maybe what the engine ran you? Curious about this for down the road. When mine pops I might be going to get it built or possibly a crate engine
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    Engine chatter upon startup

    I’m going to bring the truck in but will keep the recommended oil in it. Truck is under warranty and I get that people feel better because they can’t hear a tick anymore after switching oils, but if there is damage already done a heavier oil won’t change that. It’s a bandaid fix and a false...
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    Another lifter failure, not where I expected.

    I think my plan is to wait until my warranty is out next April and then maybe send the truck to one of the Modern Muscle Xtreme shops and have a cam and lifters put in. If I have catastrophic damage then maybe a crate Hemi from them would be a good option. My trucks paid off so I can use...
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    Ram rust problems

    I live in New England but we have a place called nh oil undercoating. It’s basically a clear or black oil like coating that they spray everywhere underneath and in all the door and hood crevices and bumpers. Stuff is pretty messy for a few weeks but damn it works amazing. I would never put rhino...
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    Engine chatter upon startup

    I need to bring it to the dealer but I work 6 days a week and they are useless so far unless I leave the truck and/or pay a bunch of money to have them diagnose whatever the problem is or tell me it’s normal again
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    Engine chatter upon startup

    This is my truck after startup. I’m not sure if that’s lifter or manifold bolts but it doesn’t sound great. Anyone else’ sound like this?
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    Another lifter failure, not where I expected.

    I see what you’re saying but is it even worth anything if it’s outside of warranty and has a bad cam and lifters?
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    Engine chatter upon startup

    Mines not quite that loud or rapid but it’s definitely a tick at startup that seems to quiet down after it heats up. Tried to upload a vid but it keeps saying file too large to download it’s only 3 sec long?
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    Engine chatter upon startup

    Ha I do like it. It rides great has great power, tons of room and is very comfortable. I like a lot of features like the radio (when it works) and the locking tailgate. If there was no manifold or cam problem possible, which 2014 and newer may not even be affected, I’d probably keep it forever...
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    Engine chatter upon startup

    Honestly I’d probably go with a tundra. I’d drop a few mpg and it’s not as fancy interior but I’d rather take something that’s as reliable as a hammer with less electronics. My u connect has never been set up since it was like $800 to turn one when I got it. And it’s a big radio right now haha...
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    Engine chatter upon startup

    I agree on all those points, fca hands are probably tied but an extra year or two warranty to original owners wouldn’t hurt. Make it 7/150k yrs instead of 5/100k. I also absolutely would expect any car built in the last ten years to do 200k easily. I drive ambulances at work that have 200k+ on...
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    Engine chatter upon startup

    Can Ram shed any light on these cam and lifter failures in the Hemi? A year range, for affected trucks and cars you may know about?anything? I see RamCares comment on a bunch of posts so I’m sure you all have seen the numerous threads regarding this issue. I know it can’t be just an “internet...
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    Engine chatter upon startup

    Pennzoil Platinum with a Mobil 1 oil filter. I know a lot of people here preach the redline oil but that is not a solution to the problem for me. It would be a bandaid fix and if my cams going to go it’s going to go, a different oil may only prolong the process. My belief is that there’s a...
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    Engine chatter upon startup

    I get this noise too on my 2014 5.7 with 62k on it. Only on cold starts in the morning and after it’s sat for awhile like after work it clacks pretty good.
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    Cam/ Lifter failure?

    I’d like to get in on the comparison, I live on the cape as well with a 2014 lone star with 58k on it. Would love to check out your truck when it’s done as mine mah have to go down there someday! I have said that if my cam/lifters go south my truck is going to one of those shops and not the dealer
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    Differential Fluid change interval?

    I just use the drain plug and don’t pull the cover. Takes 10 minutes every 30k miles.

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