The Dodge Ram Hemi tick is a tapping noise that affects many Dodge Hemi motors particularly the 57L version. Its cylinder block is made of cast-iron and had a deep-skirt design.
57 Hemi engines are good for 250-300 000 miles and more if properly cared for and regular maintenance is carried out.
Dodge 57 hemi engine recalls. The Dodge Ram Hemi tick is a tapping noise that affects many Dodge Hemi motors particularly the 57L version. This ticking noise could be caused by various potential problems. It could be the infamous Dodge Hemi tick that the company says is normal and harmless or there could be a more serious problem lurking under the hood.
What Causes The Dodge Ram Hemi Tick. This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a 57L Hemi engine sales code EZD or EZH automatic transmission sales code DGJ and rear axle ratio 306 373 or 392 sales. 57 Liter Hemi Recall.
Posted on June 26 2014 by Darren Connolly. Potential bad news if you own a 2009-2012 Challenger Charger or 300 with the 57 Hemi with MDS. The timing chain may snap.
Find more info and how to determine if your car is part of the recall at Hot Rod. Got a call from my brother in NJ that said he got a letter from Dodge about a recall on the 57 l Hemi mine is a 2013. It is for a cam chain tensioner and a new chain.
The recall says that the tensioner will wear the chain and it will break. At least my car does not have a lot of miles on it so I think I am safe for a while. They should be changed every 30000 to 40000 miles on Chryslers 57 Hemi.
And it can be a nightmare dealing with an ignition-related misfire as the Hemi V8s have two spark plugs per cylinder. Plus it will double the maintenance work and a pack of 16 modern spark plugs isnt cheap. Broken exhaust manifold bolts on 57L HEMI engine.
The most common problem on the 57L HEMI. The 57 liter Hemi engine. Overall the 57 engine is said to be very stout.
In very isolated events there have been reports of mechanical engine failures that may be due to a defect with the valve spring design before the 2005 model year. One problem that is commonly talked about is the notorious Hemi tick. Dodge 57 Hemis Ticking.
April 24 2016. Heres an interesting tidbit. Normally 93 is the farthest button on the right of the pump.
I pressed it without looking as its the place I always get gas. As Im pumping at about 2500 worth. I noticed the button color was different.
It was 91 Ethanol Free. GMs 2-valve heads pushrod engines only approach our power output by increasing discplacementthe GM 57 engines didnt go beyond 350hp and then GM went to 60-62L and beyond for more power. The Mopar Gen III heads breathe well in stock form and we see net crank HP and torque values and MPG efficiency youll never get with the older designs.
57 Hemi engines are good for 250-300 000 miles and more if properly cared for and regular maintenance is carried out. Early models suffered from valve seat issues which was rectified after 2008. Its not uncommon to find high mileage 57 Hemi trucks running around today.
Doing a quick online search will reveal there are many happy owners. Hey everyone My truck started making a metallic sound coming from the rear part of the motor. Two mechanics have told me that its the camshaft and that Ram has a documented problem with the cams in these motors.
At least 3grand to fix and the motor will more-than-likely have metal shavings throughout. The 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 has 37 problems reported for lifter and cam issue. Average repair cost is 3450 at 106450 miles.
Page 1 of 2. Chrysler started their third-generation Hemi engines with the kick-off of the Hemi 57 engines in 2003. They introduced the 57 Hemi engine to replace the 59L Magnum.
Chryslers Hemi 345 engine was a completely new engine and they built it from scratch. Its cylinder block is made of cast-iron and had a deep-skirt design. 2004 Durango 57 Hemi well maintained about 89000 miles.
Mostly used for highway driving has never towed or been off-roading. Last drove it Saturday 0612 and. In that story we detailed the failure of the 57L Hemi timing chain in the authors wifes 2011 Dodge Challenger RT which occurred without warning on Los Angeles I.
DODGE RAM 2009 2010. DODGE RAM 2004 2010. DODGE RAM 2010 2014.
DODGE RAM 2008 2012. DODGE RAM 2003 2008. DODGE RAM 2008 2012.
DODGE RAM 2004 2005. DODGE RAM 2004 2010. Few know that the 57 Hemi is a across the line up engine.
Meaning no matter which Mopar you buy you still get the same exact engine. One would think Dodge would have slipped in a few performance internals into them at the Mexican factory. Yet this is why this engine responds so well to performance add ons.
HEMI Swap with Jasper Engines Replacement 57 in a Dodge Ram 1500 on 37 Tires - YouTube. Dodge Hemi 57 Intake Seats Fall Out There are 3 engine families that have a well-known problem with the intake valve seats falling out which naturally causes internal engine damage. Unfortunately for their Chrysler owners Chrysler has 2 of them which are the 37 and 47 SOHC engines as well as the 57 Hemi engine.