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Lots of good info here. As a Chrysler tech myself, I've repaired all these issues countless times. I tend to agree with pretty much everything you have said here. One thing I would add, the newer 2019 trucks no longer have exhaust bolts failing, but now I have seen countless manifolds actually crack in-between the middle cylinders. A good substitute for the lifters would be to go with a Johnson lifter. They are very high quality lifters and imo a better lifter then the oem. Lots of good and very accurate info in this video!

These are the best and most comprehensive videos I have seen on the Hemi. I own one myself and have heard all these misconceptions before and didn't know which one to believe. Thanks for the content!

22 minute mark you really make it clear how pulling the solenoids affects the oil and why you would have to replace the lifters as a result. another thing that after hearing it seems obvious but sometimes you can't quite connect the dots. Thanks a ton. I've been watching your videos all day and now I'm definitely subscribed 💯

I've watched all of your videos on this topic, and by far this is the best and most complete explanation you've ever presented. Thank you!

Thank you for this detailed explanation on various ticks, noises and causes. Your channel is one of the best!

Hey Reignited. Thanks for doing these videos as they are very well explained and accurate. I spent way to many hours trying to find the normal and anormal hemi engine noise. I purchased a 2017 power wagon with 35k miles on couple month ago and always found engine noisy and since I learn about that ticking problem, it started to hit on me as it does sound like that. Here is the thing, since you are a Dodge mechanic and because you can clearly identify the problem of a failed lifter VS normal valve train noise only by listening to it, I think making a video with microphone from the noise into the front wheel pits that we can clearly hear the noise difference would be very popular. And that will calm so many people like me that do not cross other 6.4 that often to check the noise. I could not find anything decent on KZfaq regarding that noise. Lets hope you can consider doing this.

Dude so much to say on this video, first of all I believe you have done a great job on this topic. To qualify myself to you and others I am an engineer and mechanical guy with 30 + years experience in the industry and have been the chief engineer for SRC on the Delphi Roller Hydraulic Lifter program. 1) I would recommend a aux engine cooler change-out with every catastrophic lifter cam failure regardless of the metal found in the strainer of the MDS solenoid, (I bet you do too.). 2) And also also one mis I believe, is check the pressure exerted on the exhaust manifold from the exhaust downpipe, the factory pre-bends the pipes ahead the truck being built and would work in theory except the truck are all different lengths (slightly) when final assy. is achieved. A custom made exhaust after assembly would eliminate the stress imposed by the downpipe. And I have much more if interested

Great information. I heard that startup rattle quite often and it’s good to know there’s nothing to worry about. Awesome channel!

I love your videos. I pulled my 07 5.7 300c cam and put it back together because of you. Please ensure our 300 owners, we could have the same problems. I have noticed in the hemi world everyone mentions changer and challengers regarding the hemi but never the 300. Please continue the amazing content.

The most complete video about this subject I've seen so far!!! congratulations! and thank you

I worked at Mopar for a while and I still love these engines. I know exactly what can go wrong with them but I'd have one anyway. Intake ports so big you can fall into them. I can't wait to find a truck that someone wants to scrap because it needs a cam/lifters. I think it's the lack of a flex pipe in the exhaust of the trucks that makes it worse. I could be wrong, but I think it's putting more stress on the manifold hardware than it does in the cars and SUVs.

You are spot on! I just had the exhaust manifolds changed on my 2014 Ram, went in thinking it was the lifters, was very happy it was just the manifolds!

Excellent content. Thanks! Have an ageing 2015 1500 Ram and want to keep it running for as long as possible - will definitely be watching more of your channel.

and 2:48 into your video i subscribed to your channel. there are to many unnamed so called tech on KZfaq that don't know what they are talking about. BUT YOUR CHANNEL IS GREAT. THANK YOU SIR...

This wins the interwebs. I have 'A' tick and a local repair shop told me I needed the lifter/camshaft replacement. They also said that none of the exhaust manifold bolts were broken. Later, I had a coworker look at it who has worked on these engines for years and he found the passenger side rear exhaust manifold bolt was indeed broken - using the exact technique you present here. I was also glad to hear, in this video, that the lifter/camshaft problem only presents itself after the engine is at operating temps. My 'tick' happens on cold start-up and remains for some time after. After watching this I'm pretty confident it's the broken bolt. Thanks for posting this very detailed presentation on exactly how to diagnose this issue.

That was a great video! It covers things so clearly that anyone who watches should understand what is happening. Great presentation. Did you get a new editor? If not, your editing skills are getting really good. I like the new intro.

Why not use a 5w-30 oil? It's thicker, you will have a higher oil pressure, and you will have a thicker oil film between the parts.

You are absolutely correct, my 2015 Ram had the exhaust bolts fail around 50k miles! It was repaired, under warranty, she now has over 100k miles on her, and hasn't had any of those problems yet! I, too be honest am a G.M. guy, this is the first Ram I have ever owned, but I LOVE THIS TRUCK!

Great Info! Finally after 259K Miles I got the Hemi Catastrophic Tick! 2003 Ram 1500 - Remanned & updated Hemi and Tranny with 7 Year No Fault warranty coming! Headers as you recommend too! You are the Best Source for Hemi info on KZfaq!

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Both my gen 3 hemis run just fine, have always kept my oil/filter changed every 5K miles even with high quality synthetic oil available. My '12 Challenger now has 126K miles on it and the engine continues to run like a top, lifter noise is minimal if at all, and, yes, the injectors on both my hemi cars are noisy, almost sounds like real quiet solid lifters! The '14 300C has 72K on it and runs great as well, even with the dreaded MDS lifters still installed(they are electronically shut off, no change in mileage). I think some piston slap when cold is the only thing I do notice, especially in my '12 high mileage engine, and that is a normal noise with the shorter piston skirt length in modern engines. I also change my differential oil each oil change, only 1.5 qt or so in each unit and drain & fill plugs make that super easy. Happy with my cars, thanks for the informative video!

The best explanation so far! Keep up the good work!

Rule number 1: if you wind up needing to replace a manifold bolt. Just upgrade the headers. Those logs are suffocating the engine.

The one thing that is unfortunately stopping me from buying a Hemi V8. Thank you for your coverage on this topic. Your coverage on this cam and lifter failure problem is the BEST in the world.

Thanks for taking the time to explain your thoughts of this issue.

Awesome video! I’ve done so much research on this issue and you summed it up pretty well. All the reading did help with the uptake of information. Like reading the book before class philosophy. Thanks!!!

Best video by far on this subject. Thanks for taking the time to break this down and explain clearly what is going on!

New sub here and I must say that this by far is one of the best videos on understanding all the ticks from a hemi. My 14' just started this last week and its been driving me crazy trying to find what it is. Manifold bolts already changed.

Great video as always. Thanks for breaking it down for all experience levels..

Wow - what an amazing video. I've got a 2018 Hemi Ram with 65K miles, and have been scared to death of "the tick." I hear mine only on cold starts, and only for 5 seconds or less. You addressed this in the video very clearly - THANK YOU. I'll also be checking my exhaust studs. But now, I'll sleep better knowing that my pickup is ok. I'm a frequent fill-syn oil changer, so hopefully this practice will protect my lifters for many more miles. Thanks again, I've subscribed for more great education!

Great advise! First time viewer and subscriber now! I have an 09 Ram 1500 now with 329k. I did the cam/lifter work at 209k. Might be time to do a full rebuild now. Only did cam/lifter/valve first time.

Awesome video, as someone who owns 3 2009+ Hemi's I found it very articulate and well presented.

I am a mechanic, I love watching KZfaq videos to see how true they are. I had my son come watch your video to show him everything I say about Hemi’s because some reason he always test me on my knowledge. I enjoyed showing him your hemi tick video because he listens to his LS buddies and coyote buddies to much. I am a huge Mopar fan, I have 7 Hemi’s from 426 to 6.1. My newer Hemi’s are awesome and very reliable. My 13’ Ram express is pretty nasty and my daily driver. I have never had a problem but I maintain my vehicles on a regular basis. A lot people don’t and can’t afford the repairs so just sell me their vehicle cheap or give them to me. I fix and keep or sell them. I love them Mopar Hemi ways!!

Thanks Reignited, for this article. My ride: 2018 SRT 6.4L Charger. 40K miles. Backed it out this AM and went back into the house to get something I'd forgotten. Engine was idling, and I heard a kind of soft ticking (almost like a squish-squish-squish) that seemed to come and go. Uh oh. Listened to all the belt idlers and rotating parts on the engine front end with my PVC listening tube. All were whirring typical of bearings, but the earlier heard noise was elusive. So I checked out this video. Well presented. I believe this sound is from the injectors. Removed the plastic covers on the heads. Yes, they are a bit noisy. I am guessing what I heard were the injectors. Keeping my ears open on this. Then I looked for the sheet metal covers on cast iron exhaust manifolds. Guess what? No cast iron exhaust manifolds. No heat shields. The SRT 6.4L has welded stainless steel short headers leading directly into the huge cats. Someone else may have noted this below. I have also noticed over time how the oil pressure with hot oil drops to about 30 psig (never ever lower) when the RPMs get below about 900. Above that the pressure climbs very rapidly to 55 to 62 psig. Don't quite know how a better pump would improve this. Keep in mind that this engine must pull a load at RPMs as low as about 1200 when in 8th gear. You do not want low oil pressure in high engine load situations, and the stock pump seems to be doing the job. I will stay with a 6000 mile oil change interval. I am running 0W-40 full synthetic Amsoil Signature oil. Actual testing has shown this lube to be superior vs. wear under high loads. With more miles we shall see how this oil may possibly protect the lifters. In every respect a fabulous great car.

Every V8 Ive ever owned has had some kind of tick eventually. Even when new, my Toyota 4.7 made more noise at idle than most american V8s. Im a big fan of the 03-08 5.7 Hemi, all of the ticks I had with them were exhaust manifold related. These engines are extremely durable as long as you maintain the cooling system and dont overheat them.

Ram should fix it not the customer

Looking at buying a used 2006 RAM 1500. This is a really great explanation of all the issues. Superbly well done. Thanks a million!!!

This is great info that I am hunting for. In consideration of buying a ram1500 next week. This video got all my questions about the hemi 5.7 lifter problem answered. Thanks a lot!

Yo, I have a Ram 17' 1500 , and this video has enlightened me on my tick. I had the usual tick at start up but it would go away AFTER it warmed up. But now , after being at body shop , which took about a month , btw , the tick just stays. I was devastated. But according to this video, it's NOT the catastrophic tick that us HEMI owners all dread. Thanks , man. I can breathe again.😊

Excellent and comprehensive video. My 2011 1500 5.7 had the lifter/camshaft failure at 101K miles. It was scary, because all of a sudden, my dash lit up like a Christmas tree and was dinging at the same time. The engine during acceleration felt like it was about to jump out of the truck. Chrysler paid for the failure fix because it was so close to the 100K drive-train warranty...$4,000. All I paid for was shop supplies at the dealer. I'm now at 245K miles and am replacing the engine, as it was starting the same lifter/camshaft failure. I change the oil every 5K miles religiously, using a top-tier synthetic. I have also had issues with the exhaust "tick" multiple times...even with upgraded hardware. That's a pain! With the recent engine swap, I have gone to stainless steel shorty headers, hoping I get some relief from the exhaust issue. It's good so far, except I had to re-tighten the bolts after 500 miles. All-in-all, I love my truck, and it gives me great service. Just take care of your vehicle, and it will take care of you!

Thanks for addressing MDS. I’ve heard dudes say that they defeat MDS by turning on the gear limiter and selecting to use all 8 gears. This prevents the truck from going into Eco mode. I’ve tried it and it works.

This was a really great and informative video. I have a 2016 Ram 1500 5.7L, so I appreciate all the info!

Appreciate the great informative video. The lifters on my 2003 Dodge 2500 5.7 Hemi went out at 190,000 miles, change my oil every three thousand miles, had the dealer replace the whole top end of the engine. Running like a champ and currently at 287,000 miles. Thank you!!!

Very good video, definitely explains the various ticks associated with the Hemi. However I have to make one major correction. The "Hemi Tick" was a phrase coined in the early to mid 2000s that described the loud ticking most of the hemis made at idle, long before the lifter/cam fails associated with the 09 + hemis. The tick I believe was caused by valve stem to guid clearance and Dodge (at the time) even had a bulliten and repair for it. I had my 03 and 05 brought in and received a whole top end valve replacment. Unfortunately it never really worked and the ticking returned from time to time. The 03 was sold but the 05 went on to live 765000km of almost trouble free running. It was sold and still runs today. That is the actually meaning if the hemi tick and any other use of the phrase is inaccurate, unless it has been hijacked lol.

Excellent information. As the owner of two 392 Hemi powered vehicles, I have more peace of mind now. Thank you.

Thank you for this video you just saved me so much time and effort diagnosing my engine faults. I have a compound "tick" that was headers and lifters.

Can you elaborate on why the worst case scenario lifter situation (roller failure) would have a sporadic tick and not a constant, even tick? Thanks!

GREAT VIDEO! So informative, can you make a video on performance cam shafts , specifically for the 5.7 hemi that talks about what sizes are good and bad for daily driving, there are a lot of us out here that want more performance but don’t want to race our cars. Thanks brother.

You should really be at a milion subs by now man. Super informative while being entertaining. would love to meet you in person and wrench with you brother

Mannnnnnn at 150ishk miles on my 2013 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi, I decided to check the exhaust manifold heat covers thanks to your video. I noticed ticking probably 10 to 20 thousand miles ago and I finally found your video. Usually I don't like to wait this long to fix an issue but, bc I heard the name "Hemi tick" I was under the assumption that it was just common to these engines. Boy I couldn't be more glad I decided to dig in and figure out if there was a solution before it became more serious. Thank youuu. I checked both sides and the heat shield was broken on the right side of the eng and left side, was also broken either at the studs or heat shield. Looks like I got some mantenance to perform. Not only that but, with checking the right side under the heat cover I found a wet spot which lookes like oil from a comprimised valve cover. Time to save some money and do it myself. Thank you again.

Hello from a fellow chrysler tech! I just got out of the dealer after 7 years. Very good information in this video. Really accurate information, and good fixes. I've been doing hellcat oil pump installs on the 5.7s and had really good luck with them. Idle pressure is a lot better with them. Second, I've spoke with chrysler trainers and engineers before. They told me the oil comes into the lifters from the rocker assembly and down the pushrods. The oil gallery in the block is specifically for the MDS activation, from what they told me. You mentioned hellcat lifters, which was funny because they are 100% identical like you said. The MDS system is pretty reliable and I really hardly see issues with it. Excellent video! Glad to see some real, verified, and accurate information on the internet for once.

Fantastic video Sky, really like how you clearly explained each tick. I still maintain that the VVT system changed the oil flow thru the system which is why the only the 2009 and up engines experience this issue. I also agree with you that the oil pump will like resolve the issue, as it will increase idle oil pressure and make up for the extra restriction in the system caused by the VVT system.

Please keep up the great quality videos. If you’re shop was close by I would without a doubt bring my challenger to you for anything.

I don't have a hemi and never will but this is definitely a good video for those who do!

Just had my 2014 1500 done by a professional shop up here in Canada - with the camshaft replacement, lifters and MDS oil solenoid it cost me $7800 Canadian pesos. Fun stuff. I went with your recommendations, and had them install all stock OEM parts, but I will be looking into a higher capacity pump and aftermarket headers. It was $800 per side to have the exhaust manifold repaired. Getting sick of doing that.

Any chance you have audio samples of the different ticking sounds that could possibly be used to help diagnose the issue?

Very good and thorough presentation! Subscribed.

Hey sky great content on the lifters you have really cleared up some concerns.

It's best to religiously change the oil every 3,000 miles, change the coolant once every 3 years, don't let it idle too long, and mostly high way drive it. That's how my Grandma's 2009 Chrysler 300C is still going over 240,000 miles on it and no serious problems at all. She drives it normally and not over revving it past 3,000 rpms.

Just read where GMC vehicles including 5.3 have a class-action lawsuit over lifters MDS. for 2020 to 22. going back to 2014. Had a 2014 Silverado do this and then complete engine replacement at 102k. $7,000. Sort of sad this will be the last year of the Hemi engine in 1500 trucks as a 6 turbo is replacing it.

Uncle Tony talked about the roller failure, he mentioned a few potential solutions. The main one is an line which just sprays oil directly on the cam. In the comments, there's one which says that in a similar Australian engine they grooved a slot in the lifter bore so oil goes into the cam from there.

This one of most comprehensive and fact-based engine videos I've ever watched. I admit I might not (holey?) completely understand the (hole?) entire prep-h joke at 23:57, however I did watch those few seconds about 8 times.

The reason truck manifolds pop bolts more often is increased load from the weight and especially towing. They tend to get hotter for more duration at a time. See tons and tons of manifolds in all truck makes not just ram.

What subject do you want me to cover next time?

Thank you for creating great content for us Chrysler guys.

Great presentation! Thank you. I’m skipping this headache altogether. No ram tick talk adventure for me, thank you.

Man, mopar needs to go back to the drawing board.

STILL NO ANSWER.👎

Very good and detailed video. My 6.1L Hemi fuel injectors tick like crazy!

Hi I have for a long time tried to find the tick in my ram1500 5.7. replaced parts to no avail. listen thru a stethascope and heard a quiet running engine but still wasnt sure. Then on your video you said pull on the heat shield and it came off exactly like your video did. Outstanding. Now I can repair it knowing for sure thats the problem and not a rocker or lifter etc. Thanks soo much.

Just don't buy a Hemi

Great video love the exhaust manifold info. Changing mine, getting longtubes..

Great...Great video and explanation. Finally an excellent explanation regarding the exhaust tick. Now I know exactly what I have and why I have the problem. Thanks very much

Outstanding video! Very informative.

i own a 2005 doge ram 1500 4x4 thunderroad edition that i bought brand new to this day and with 169788 miles high way driven every day to work countless fire calls ems calls trips down the interstate to as far and back to florida. 2 months after i bought it i switch to full synthetic oil and when Vpower gas came out and felt the immediate resoponce to it well ive been using both since never had the hemi tic and i just changed the original fuel pump and i have 135000 on the 2nd set of plugs and original coil packs. 1 down fall ive put 4 water pumps on mine!!!!!! and i love your channel youve given me future ideas so please keep them comming AKA DJ

Great video very informative, ive rebuilt these motors several times and what ive found is that installing a high flow oil pump is a great way to keep proper cooling but plain and simple the most important thing out of everything is on time oil changes

Your video is very credible. Thank you for telling everyone the truth.

You’re a hero. Thanks for the peace of mind

I've replaced the broken exhaust manifold studs on 2 hemi trucks and it's not a bad job, I've seen this issue on the ford EcoBoost engines also where the manifold was warped so bad that it was shaped like a banana! Another great informative video, thank you!

Great info + Great presentation = 10/10

glad this came up on my feed, great video and explanations, got a new follower,hit the subscribe button half way through, keep up the good work

I be hearing the ticks after I shut it off, thank you for the worry free info friend!

I’ve Been a mechanic for more then 50 years, I drove every brand in North America, I had a business to repair general light and heavy duty, I most be the luckiest SOB,,,,I have close then 6 million kilometers on all my dodges, my business in the oil fields as a natural gas mechanic for more then 20 years,at times I owned 12 service trucks and 3 personnel vehicles all Mopars,,,,never had a major failure….i had a 2014 sport that was left running for more then 36 hrs!!!! I forgot to shut it down….I shut down and let it cool down and change the oil and filter…..it’s been over a year now and still runs good. So yeah Hemi (tick)and all kind of failures……I never had any of the problems…..all my gas jobs and diesels never ever gave me problems…I own an eco diesel 2016, this one pulled 12500lbs across Canada 3500kms…this one too run 100%….I had to replace the alternator on that one…..that is it….all the problems I heard….they are stranger to me……anyways….I service and religiously do all the maintenance needed and most time before 5000milles…all fluids and power train are checked and serviced…I most be the luckiest SOB….or I know what these vehicles needed…

I have a 2020 Ram 1500 with only 55k , both headers have had leaks repaired. Great video! Thx!

Great explanation. Thank you sir👍

Great video man! Randomly came across it and had to check it out(i have an 09 6.1 Challenger) cuz I've heard a bunch about this subject and you gave me a lot of great info! Do you have any vids on 6.1s specifically cuz I'd love to check out everything I can about them so I can be ready for anything to come with mine lol mines got 122k and runs amazing but I know that won't last forever 😂

Very good video. I have a 06 Charger 5.7 with 231k. No issues there. I change my oil every 5k and also live on a mountain so it sees a lot of rpm range. I also have a 16 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 with the 5.7 with 238k on it. Also runs great. Has the exhaust leak I’ll be getting to that soon. Your videos are the best I’ve seen on the 5.7 Hemi’s. And for that thank you Sir😊

Awesome video answers alot of questions

Thank you for the great informative video. I am a subscriber and appreciate all your videos and knowledge. I have always been a fan of the Ram truck with the Hemi. Yesterday I just went and purchased a used 2015 Ram 1500 Big Horn 5.7 Hemi with 126K miles. I hear all about that infamous Hemi tick and yes I was hesitant on buying a Hemi because of that. So far as I can hear my Ram hasn't shown sign of ticking. Do you think it is best to just swap out the oil pump to the Hellcat pump and also replace headers /bolts ASAP? Or wait until I can definitely hear the ticking noise. I can't do the service my self, but will have to have a shop do it.

Thank you so much for this video. It has been tremendously helpful I will start with the exhaust and go from there :)

I now have a tik from having to work on my hemi all the time!! I change my oil @3000m even with synthetics. Just don't want to chance it. Oil change is much less $ than a repair from not changing it enough!! 🙌

I’m so glad I found this video. This being my first Dodge vehicle, I thought my ‘21 Durango was broken already 😂

Just wanna say im planning on getting a used 300C Hemi next year thats why i pay attention to these kind of videos, and honestly im really getting nervous bout the dreaded Hemi tick, currently own a 2.7 V6 300C

Good show! Wish I'd have seen this a while back. I've got a 2019 Ram 1500, that I have been following the oil life monitor's recommendations - to a point. I haven't driven it over ~10,000 miles between changes. It's now got 38,000 miles on it, and I'm about to change it again (20% oil life still showing.) I run full synthetic. Hope I haven't done any real damage. Subscribed.

I would also suggest doing a Blackstonelabs oil sample test with every or every other oil change. Tons of information about your oil and if you should use a different oil or do oil changes more or less often.

Awesome. Just learned a bunch. 2007 Ram 5.7 .

Good info! Mine ticks from the cold start , also i haven’t seen any running issues or anything like that or codes thrown up. It’s been ticking for almost 3 years and no real changes. But that may explain the exhaust smell

Man learn so much since I’m new to the hemi family bought one yesterday 5.7 has the header issue I’m so relieved