2024 Ram 1500 5.7 bad lifters

[jws123]

Jut out of curiosity, does anyone think they might need to replace the whole engine? I'm in Alabama and our Lemon law stats that if you have the same problem 3 times within 24 months I believe, then it qualifies. I'm hoping that the dealership makes this right. Guess we'll see

In rare cases yes engine may be bad try to upload a video of the noise if you can.

 

[Wild one]

My mechanical background tells me that just the changing of the lifter
from full open to collapsed is a source of issues, wear and tear on everything.
I like the KISS method. Standard lifters work well, don't mess with proven
design. Common sense prevails here.

Do some research on the mds system.The lifters actually get more oil when the engine is in mds mode. The mds solenoids cut oil flow to the lifter bores when the engine is running on all 8 cylinders. Swap the cam for a non-mds cam,change out the mds lifters for non-mds lifters,remove the mds solenoids and install Ma Mopars block off plugs in their place,and crank the idle rpm up to 750+ rpm,is your best defense .Or you can install a high volumn oil pump and run the short travel Johnson lifters with axle oiling

 

[Bigskyroadglide]

Google overview of Alabama lemon law

The Alabama Lemon Law protects consumers from defective new cars and small trucks:

Coverage
The law applies to vehicles purchased within one year or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. It doesn't cover motorhomes or vehicles over 10,000 pounds.

Qualifying issues
The vehicle must have a problem that makes it harder to use, less safe, or worth less money. The problem can't be caused by the buyer.

Repair attempts
The manufacturer is allowed a "reasonable attempt to repair" the vehicle, which is defined as three unsuccessful attempts to fix the same problem.

Remedies
If the manufacturer can't fix the vehicle, the consumer can choose between a replacement vehicle or a refund.

Timeframe
Repairs must take place within 24 months of delivery or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Arbitration
If the manufacturer can't fix the vehicle, the consumer can often go to arbitration. An arbitration panel will review the evidence and issue a ruling on compensation.

Lawsuit
If the consumer is unhappy with the arbitration panel's decision, they can file a lawsuit.

To take advantage of the Alabama Lemon Law, the consumer must deliver the vehicle to the manufacturer or its authorized agent and notify them of the issue during the lemon law coverage period.

 

[DGHemi]

update on the truck, took it back up to the dealership for them to inspect, waited 2 hours for them to come back to say they don't hear anything. Showed them the video I took of the truck when me and my wife returned from the store this past Sunday and you could hear the thing ticking like crazy. Here's the weird thing as soon as I left I stopped to listen to the truck, to my surprise no noise and there has been no tapping since. Very strange considering it was continuous before I went to the dealer