variable valve timing

[Blake6292]

I tried to do a search on this prior so I’m sorry if it has been addressed. I am looking at trading my 16 1500 in for a 14 Ram 2500 with 63k miles on it. It’s an super clean truck that from what I can tell was only used to haul a camper. With only 12k miles a year I can’t see anything else. I put about 40k per year on mine. I got out and noticed a tick that seemed to come from the drivers side, it wasn’t there when I cranked it. The salesmen said it was a variable valve timing noise and was normal. I just wanted to check and see if he was jerkin my chain or not. The only diesel experience I have is my NH 55hp tractor and it doesn’t have much to take care of. I’ve been told to change fuel filter with oil and I’ll be fine.

 

[Burla]

You have the Cummins now? 2014? yes diesels tick or knock, post a video with audio.

 

[RedSRT4Me]

You have the Cummins now? 2014? yes diesels tick or knock, post a video with audio.

I think he's asking about going from a gas truck to a diesel.

I wasn't aware of the VVT on the Cummins. Learn something new everyday.

My advise if you start shopping for a truck already making noises either A buy the extended warranty so you don't have to do the repairs yourself or B talk about the price so that if you do need to adjust say the lash on the valves you can do so with the money you saved.

 

[Blake6292]

You have the Cummins now? 2014? yes diesels tick or knock, post a video with audio.

Not at the moment I’m looking to purchase and I didn’t think to get a video at the time. It’s about an hour away. I just wanted to see if the salesman was BSing me about the VVT in a 2014 and If a tick from that was normal. It’s a very consistent tick that doesn’t sound like it’s coming from the engine at all.

 

[Burla]

I don't think it has vvt, I'm just telling you Cummins ticks and it is normal. Go test drive one and listen to it, even a new one.

 

[Blake6292]

I don't think it has vvt, I'm just telling you Cummins ticks and it is normal. Go test drive one and listen to it, even a new one.

Gotcha, I’ll probably tell them to let me take it to my mechanic prior to signing.

 

[Burla]

You can get a tradesman Cummins for 35k, new.

 

[Blake6292]

You can get a tradesman Cummins for 35k, new.

I have yet to see one, and I’m taking a good bit of negative equity into the deal. They are asking 27k on this one. I haven’t seen a new one or even 2 years old for less than 40 in a 150 mile radius. I wish I could just buy new....but lessons learned.

 

[Burla]

rams are nice trucks, but bad investments, the reason being because they are the cheapest to buy new, as I just showed. Good luck buying a NEW crew cab Ford or Chevy diesel for 35k.

 

[tidefan1967]

rams are nice trucks, but bad investments, the reason being because they are the cheapest to buy new, as I just showed. Good luck buying a NEW crew cab Ford or Chevy diesel for 35k.

****! Good luck buying a Ford or GM diesel in any configuration for less than low $50's around here. Of course I cant find any HD RAMS for less than low $40s either. That's a hell of a price you got there Burla.

 

[RoadRamblerNJ]

****! Good luck buying a Ford or GM diesel in any configuration for less than low $50's around here. Of course I cant find any HD RAMS for less than low $40s either. That's a hell of a price you got there Burla.

I was thinking the same thing. $35k for a new diesel? Not in NJ. MY Tradesman 6.4 CC LB with few add-ons (chrome wheels/bumpers, Tow pkg, Snow plow prep) was $40k out the door. A diesel would have bumped that up to $50k.

Not sure of pricing in TN. Only here 2 months now.