2012 Ram 1500 Dropped A Valve

[jws123]

This will probably turn into a bit of a rebuild thread.

I finally got around to working on this 2012 5.7 ram with 100k that I bought off a customer. It initially came in locked up it happened at a idle the guy didnt want to install a new engine so I bought it and its sat for months until now. I started tearing into it today finally and this is what I found... cylinder 6... dropped a valve havent come across this before on a hemi.. I am hoping I can save the cylinder wall with a light hone I already have a new cylinder head from another build that i did not use. If I cant save this engine thinking about finally doing a 6.4 Swap or building the engine idk.. I only paid $1000 for this truck plenty of room open to ideas!.

 

[QwikKota]

Dang. Hopefully the cylinder walls are ok but I'm guessing not with that piston damage image.

 

[Burla]

1,000 bucks for what I believe is the best year for ram 1500 with that rare 6 speed = score. Next thing you tell me it has 3.92's, then I would be officially jealous. I'm sure you will figure it out.

Dodge Hemi 5.7 Valve Seat Drop

In this video, I'll show you 2 Hemi's that have dropped the valve seats and why it happens, and what can be done about it. As you will see it's not just the ...

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[CanuckRam1313]

This will probably turn into a bit of a rebuild thread.

I finally got around to working on this 2012 5.7 ram with 100k that I bought off a customer. It initially came in locked up it happened at a idle the guy didnt want to install a new engine so I bought it and its sat for months until now. I started tearing into it today finally and this is what I found... cylinder 6... dropped a valve havent come across this before on a hemi.. I am hoping I can save the cylinder wall with a light hone I already have a new cylinder head from another build that i did not use. If I cant save this engine thinking about finally doing a 6.4 Swap or building the engine idk.. I only paid $1000 for this truck plenty of room open to ideas!.
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We will ALL happily help you spend your money

For the $1K invested thus far.... IMPO... perfect time for a 6.4 swap, trans service and possible beefing up for new power (don't forget the @caulk04 trans cooler bypass upgrade if it's an 8spd).

Or go ******-deep and build a killer 5.7 with some forced induction!!!!!!!!!!!! (edit... why can't I say b_all_s!!!...lol).

This is like an open canvas and you now get to decide how to make it all turn out!

Good on ya, Brother & subscribed to this thread to see what comes of this.

 

[crackerjack1957]

This will probably turn into a bit of a rebuild thread.

I finally got around to working on this 2012 5.7 ram with 100k that I bought off a customer. It initially came in locked up it happened at a idle the guy didnt want to install a new engine so I bought it and its sat for months until now. I started tearing into it today finally and this is what I found... cylinder 6... dropped a valve havent come across this before on a hemi.. I am hoping I can save the cylinder wall with a light hone I already have a new cylinder head from another build that i did not use. If I cant save this engine thinking about finally doing a 6.4 Swap or building the engine idk.. I only paid $1000 for this truck plenty of room open to ideas!.
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Hope it didn't drop because of an overheated engine.
Unusual for a 4th gen to drop.
That was an issue with the 3rd gen.

 

[jws123]

Hope it didn't drop because of an overheated engine.
Unusual for a 4th gen to drop.
That was an issue with the 3rd gen.

I assume it broke the spring and they kept running it til it dropped. I dont really see any signs of a overheat thsu far oil is clean and coolant was full.

 

[jws123]

Dang. Hopefully the cylinder walls are ok but I'm guessing not with that piston damage image.

The rest are good no damage at all I plan on pulling the drivers side cylinder head tomorrow the one with the damage il be able to see the full extent cant see **** with the borescope ahaha.

 

[midnight express]

does anyone know if a 2017 ram 1500 transmission fit in a 2014

 

[jws123]

does anyone know if a 2017 ram 1500 transmission fit in a 2014

if the 2014 is a 8 speed.

 

[crash68]

does anyone know if a 2017 ram 1500 transmission fit in a 2014

Actually both the 6 and 8 speed transmissions were available in both years. As mentioned if the transmission is the same # of gears the swap will be easy, if not a conversion is possible.

 

[QwikKota]

The rest are good no damage at all I plan on pulling the drivers side cylinder head tomorrow the one with the damage il be able to see the full extent cant see **** with the borescope ahaha.

We are patiently awaiting the scope images.

 

[jws123]

We are patiently awaiting the scope images.

just got back from vacation planning on working on it tomorrow heads will be off.

 

[jws123]

When it rains it pours my reliable 14 ram that i daily drive decided to collapse a lifter thats what it sounds like at least. It sat for a week while i was on vacation took it to work this morning pulled out into traffic and BOOOM that flashing engine light and tapping nice way to come back eh? Lol. I may just install a new engine at this point its the second time since ive owned it so not sure its just going to get parked for now il drive this one around for a while once i get it done.

 

[jws123]

This is the cylinder with the dropped valve It looks way worse then is on camera its for the most part smooth and on the surface just waiting on a new honing tool I did this in the truck by the way just dropped the pan and knocked out the piston.

 

[jws123]

Also does anyone know where i can get A piston ? I dont really want to buy a whole set looks like most places only sell them as a set I would hate to put in a used one but I will if i have to being I need this truck now.

 

[Wild one]

Also does anyone know where i can get A piston ? I dont really want to buy a whole set looks like most places only sell them as a set I would hate to put in a used one but I will if i have to being I need this truck now.

Check with your local hi-po dodge shops,ones that do drop in pistons /rods etc,odds are they'll have some low milege stock pistons/rods laying around ,from doing a drop in set.

 

[QwikKota]

That sucks about the daily driver. I see a few used pistons on eBay for around $50.

 

[jws123]

That sucks about the daily driver. I see a few used pistons on eBay for around $50.

Yea Im going to have to order one on ebay I hate to go used but looks like the only option.

 

[jws123]

That sucks about the daily driver. I see a few used pistons on eBay for around $50.

Luckily I think I found a engine for it I just gotta go hear it run first It still sucks not a total suprise tho. I will keep the current engine that is in it for a rebuild at a later date i plan on running this truck til the wheels fall off I just got un lucky with the current engine all my other hemis went well over 200k.

 

[QwikKota]

Luckily I think I found a engine for it I just gotta go hear it run first It still sucks not a total suprise tho. I will keep the current engine that is in it for a rebuild at a later date i plan on running this truck til the wheels fall off I just got un lucky with the current engine all my other hemis went well over 200k.

Do you think it broke a valve spring or just worn down lifter/cam lobe and misfire code?