Loud knock...check engine

[socalledchad]

Had to pull over today....13 ram 5.7 with 50k started knocking g baaaaddd.....and the ce light came on...not a hemi tick...not a manifold.....it's coming from the top....anyone have this happen? Or have any idea?

I dropped it at the shop...hope to hear back soon

 

[Gamester]

Sounds like an upper valve-train issue. I had a rocker come off on my old '94 Ram that sounded like that. Fortunately, it didn't damage anything. Hope it is something simple like that.

 

[Casper]

Top of engine so probably valve train: lifter, seat etc--something sucking or failing.
Warranty 5 years 100K miles on drivetrain so you should be alright.

 

[RamCares]

Had to pull over today....13 ram 5.7 with 50k started knocking g baaaaddd.....and the ce light came on...not a hemi tick...not a manifold.....it's coming from the top....anyone have this happen? Or have any idea?

I dropped it at the shop...hope to hear back soon

Hey socalledchad,

Let me know if you need any further assistance after the diagnosis comes back.

Kori
Ram Social Care Specialist

 

[socalledchad]

I still haven't heard back...I too it to my local family owned shop in my small town I've used a few times on older cars....it didn't cross my mind that it may be under drive train warranty....it also happened a mile from their shop....I wonder if I should take it to the dealer 30 miles down the road

 

[Burla]

Yes definitely take it to dealer. Curious, what oil and filter do you use?

 

[socalledchad]

You say take it to the dealer because warranty may cover?

 

[socalledchad]

Sounds like the mechanics thinking a cam phaser problem. ...does anyone know if that's covered on the power train warranty for a 2013 with 50k?

 

[cableguy_hd]

You say take it to the dealer because warranty may cover?

Hell yeah man. You should have a 5 yr 100k mile powertrain warranty

 

[Burla]

yup should be covered and expensive, plus whenever dealer puts in a part good for 12k or a year I believe.

 

[RamCares]

Sounds like the mechanics thinking a cam phaser problem. ...does anyone know if that's covered on the power train warranty for a 2013 with 50k?

Hey socalledchad, just so you know, this is what your powertrain warranty looks like in your warranty booklet. Definitely use your warranty!

"E. Parts Covered
The Powertrain Limited Warranty covers these parts and
components of your vehicle’s powertrain supplied by
Chrysler Group LLC:
Gasoline Engine:
cylinder block and all internal parts; cylinder head
assemblies; timing case, timing chain, timing belt, gears
and sprockets; vibration damper; oil pump; water pump
and housing; intake and exhaust manifolds; flywheel
with starter ring gear; core plugs; valve covers; oil pan;
turbocharger housing and internal parts; turbocharger
wastegate actuator; supercharger; serpentine belt tensioner;
seals and gaskets for listed components only.
Transmission:
transmission case and all internal parts; torque converter;
drive/flex plate; transmission range switch; speed sensors;
pressure sensors; transmission control module; bell housing;
oil pan; seals and gaskets for listed components only.
NOTE: MANUAL TRANSMISSION CLUTCH PARTS
ARE NOT COVERED AT ANY TIME.
Front Wheel Drive:
transaxle case and all internal parts; axle shaft assemblies;
constant velocity joints and boots; differential
cover; oil pan; transaxle speed sensors; transaxle solenoid
assembly; PRNDL position switch; transaxle electronic
controller; torque converter; seals and gaskets for
listed components only.
NOTE: MANUAL TRANSMISSION CLUTCH PARTS
ARE NOT COVERED AT ANY TIME.
WHAT’S COVERED UNDER CHRYSLER GROUP LLC’S WARRANTIES
All Wheel Drive (AWD):
power transfer unit and all internal parts; viscous coupler;
axle housing and all internal parts; constant velocity
joints and boots; driveshaft and axle shaft assemblies;
differential carrier assembly and all internal parts; output
ball bearing; output flange; end cover; overrunning
clutch; vacuum motor; torque tube; pinion spacer and
shim, seals and gaskets for listed components only.
Rear Wheel Drive:
rear axle housing and all internal parts; axle shafts; axle
shaft bearings; drive shaft assemblies; drive shaft center
bearings; universal joints and yokes; seals and gaskets
for listed components only.
Four-Wheel Drive (4X4):
transfer case and all internal parts; transfer case control
module and shift mode motor assembly; axle housing
and all internal parts; axle shafts; axle shaft bearings;
drive shafts assemblies (front and rear); drive shaft
center bearings; universal joints and yokes; disconnect
housing assembly; seals and gaskets for the listed components
only."

Kori
Ram Social Care Specialist

 

[socalledchad]

Thanks for that....I called the dealer and he tells me this ram doesn't have cam phasers? Is this true

 

[RamCares]

Thanks for that....I called the dealer and he tells me this ram doesn't have cam phasers? Is this true

Hi socalledchad,

There are camshaft phasers in the engine. The dealership will likely do their own diagnostics when you take the vehicle in to them, as they do not usually base decisions off of information from a third party mechanic. The technicians will know the vehicle--it's possible the service advisor/writer you spoke with was unfamiliar with the technical terminology.

Kori
Ram Social Care Specialist

 

[Casper]

Here is the relevant portion of the drivetrain warranty--its in there, so FCA is the right place to go for repair.
"cylinder block and all internal parts; cylinder head
assemblies; timing case, timing chain, timing belt, gears
and sprockets"

 

[socalledchad]

Got it over to the dealer...all I know so far is they are ordering pushrods and valves...all covered under warranty thank god...I didn't get all the information because the guy who knew what was going on wasn't around when I called..but this guy mentioned a top end rebuild..will keep this updated..hopefully it's just me who has this problem. ...no idea what caused it