If you can, try having someone start it and rev it just a bit while you have your head under the hood. The approximate failure mileage was 171,000. They supposedly fixed it then. Here is the best answer I can give you on this engine. And having problem finding the parts to fix it.
Said there was no red flags on it. In the case of a rod bearing it would be one drummer hitting rim shots. An authorized dealer informed the contact that failures of the engine valves, lifters and control module were a common occurrence. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the engine and hazardous warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle began to shake violently with a loud banging noise emitted from the engine. Dodge offers lifetime warranty because they wont fix what the hell is the point of that? The contact stated that the lifters or valves within the engine failed.
I am fed up with Dodge I should have listen to my wife when she said she didnt want a Dodge Truck because of the problems with them. My loudest noise was the timing chain was not put in correctly, that was over 1800 dollars and still there is a noise and the dealership says its the risk pin. It happens while idling in the driveway right? As a result, a loud knocking noise would come from the engine. All in all i have had more than 8000 dollars in things that have had to be repaired and re-repaired. The mechanic has order the lifters and parts to repair the engine and found a backlog of orders for the same parts. When I drove home, the truck stalled out once but I managed to make it home. Later in the day when driving, the truck would lose power when I accelerated.
The manufacturer was contacted and was unable to assist. As a result, a loud knocking noise would come from the engine. Chrysler star told them to replace heads that there is a problem with them and the service manager refused to fix and said i will have to live with it. Are you sure it is coming from the engine? The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. I would recommend you try this and see if it helps you out. Well this is really bullcrap. They need to recall the 4.
He stated that he didn't hear any noise or ticking. Dodge knew about this problem with the rockers arms knocking off back in 2000. I have a feeling that they just use Lucas Oil to patch it up because it quiets the engine. Very heavy use is a lot harder on engines, especially the bearings, than light use. Answer the other questions if you would. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and noticed oil leaking under the vehicle and that the drive shaft was missing. I agreed to have a diagnostic and was later called and told my fuel pump needed to be replaced.
Oh and today i found my power steering cooler leaking fluid like that was its job. I called a doge dealership and made an appointment with the service department early the next morning. I had it checked by the Dodge service department and was told that it had two fuel sensors go out because I was using 89 octane gasoline and not putting any gasoline cleaner fuel with it when I filled it up. I had several mechanics including one that worked at a different Dodge dealership listen to the knocking and each mechanic immediately suspected a problem with the lifters. The contact stated that the lifters or valves within the engine failed. Sounds like a diesel vs. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
I towed the truck to a mechanic and found that the 5th cylinder lifter had froze up and carved a groove into the cam. Other than that it seems like it is an engine bearing or piston problem of some kind. Hauling large loads requires more power, ergo a lot bigger bangs. The failure mileage was 73,000 and the current mileage was 101,000. The failure mileage was 73,000 and the current mileage was 101,000.
I am writing this complaint to make sure that others are aware of the defaults with this truck and also to alert consumers to do research before buying any vehicle. . The contact also stated that the engine control module was previously replaced. While driving 60 mph, the contact heard a loud abnormal banging noise. A rod bearing will become a sharp rapping sound.
On November 27th spitzer dodges' mechanic came to my house to pick up my truck because i called in for a tow truck. An authorized dealer informed the contact that failures of the engine valves, lifters and control module were a common occurrence. Visualize it this way, wear to rod bearings originates as a shock wave to the rods when the combustion happens. The vehicle was not repaired. I don't know what type of gasoline you put in this truck, but if it is 89 or below octane, it could cause this problem.