DustyGooch
Junior Member
Hey everyone. Seems like this is a very common discussion on the forum. I am looking for help diagnosing some issues I’m having with my 2014 1500 5.7 Hemi. It’s got 154,000km (approx 94700miles).
I recently put headers on to fix the exhaust manifold issue, had some bolts sheared and that got all squared away. The shop who did the work which I trust, warned me that they think they are hearing some lifter problems as even at optimal temp he thinks he can hear a bit of ticking.
This has been a thought of mine also, as when the truck is trying to initiate all cylinders when accelerating out of ECO, there is a sound like a lifter possibly having troubles engaging properly. You can feel the vibration in the gas peddle sometimes and can hear it trying to kick in with some extra engine noise.
I have a code reader, and it doesn’t throw any codes regarding misfires or anything like that. I have a P1009 code but there’s no lights on the dash.
I drove a new 2023 classic while my truck was getting the header work done as I needed a vehicle for work, and the MDS activated flawlessly.
I’m fairly inexperienced with powertrain mechanics though I’ve been trying to do a lot of research. This is my first vehicle with any kind of MDS but I feel like this is not normal.
I’m just looking for some more experienced RAM enthusiasts to give some helpful advice with more knowledge than me, and with less bias than a shop looking to get more work. Even though I trust this particular shops work, I know they’re in the business of making money as well.
https://youtube.com/shorts/g9uysTJm25k?si=y8ibOJXvW3rlhzGS
I’m including this video of my truck idling in the engine compartment to see if that might help those with a well trained ear.
Thank you in advance.
I recently put headers on to fix the exhaust manifold issue, had some bolts sheared and that got all squared away. The shop who did the work which I trust, warned me that they think they are hearing some lifter problems as even at optimal temp he thinks he can hear a bit of ticking.
This has been a thought of mine also, as when the truck is trying to initiate all cylinders when accelerating out of ECO, there is a sound like a lifter possibly having troubles engaging properly. You can feel the vibration in the gas peddle sometimes and can hear it trying to kick in with some extra engine noise.
I have a code reader, and it doesn’t throw any codes regarding misfires or anything like that. I have a P1009 code but there’s no lights on the dash.
I drove a new 2023 classic while my truck was getting the header work done as I needed a vehicle for work, and the MDS activated flawlessly.
I’m fairly inexperienced with powertrain mechanics though I’ve been trying to do a lot of research. This is my first vehicle with any kind of MDS but I feel like this is not normal.
I’m just looking for some more experienced RAM enthusiasts to give some helpful advice with more knowledge than me, and with less bias than a shop looking to get more work. Even though I trust this particular shops work, I know they’re in the business of making money as well.
https://youtube.com/shorts/g9uysTJm25k?si=y8ibOJXvW3rlhzGS
I’m including this video of my truck idling in the engine compartment to see if that might help those with a well trained ear.
Thank you in advance.
