Hemi Tick getting Louder

daniellong85@gmail.com · May 20, 2024

My Hemi Tick is getting louder and is taking much more time to go away after the engine starts. Is this normal? What can I do to reverse it?

ramffml · May 20, 2024

The way you describe it (getting louder over time, goes away with engine warm up) sounds like that could be exhaust. Just have to fix it you can't reverse that.

Mattyfly · May 22, 2024

I would check the exhaust manifold and make sure you don't have a leak I think there is something with the bolts that attach to it break of and it causes a leak which then sounds like the hemi tick. Had it on mine. had it fixed no more ticking.

Ken226 · May 22, 2024

Definitely sounds like manifold bolts. It's a common thing.

I've replaced them 4 times, in 3 vehicles. My previous 2010 Ram twice, my wife's Durango once, and in my current 2013 Ram once.

Next time, i'll be following the advice here and sanding them flat:

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I'm well-aware that the 5.7L HEMI has a fairly common issue surrounding the exhaust manifold bolts, causing the "HEMI tick". About 10 days ago, I noticed my truck had a tapping noise when cold-started. I assumed that this was the infamous HEMI tick and honestly didn't give it much thought. It...

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farout75 · May 27, 2024

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My Hemi Tick is getting louder and is taking much more time to go away after the engine starts. Is this normal? What can I do to reverse it?

At 154,000 miles my tick is more noticeable, but the key is it goes away after a minuet. I 've had it checked out and that's what seems to be the case. I do have the unlimited mileage MOAPR warranty until next Oct. So time will tell.

OldManEdge · May 27, 2024

Mattyfly said:
I would check the exhaust manifold and make sure you don't have a leak I think there is something with the bolts that attach to it break of and it causes a leak which then sounds like the hemi tick. Had it on mine. had it fixed no more ticking.

How can I tell if it's manifold or lifters? I have 36,500 miles on my 2021 RAM, it just started clanking. Thanks!

aszumilo · May 27, 2024

OldManEdge said:
How can I tell if it's manifold or lifters? I have 36,500 miles on my 2021 RAM, it just started clanking. Thanks!

When the engine is cold, check the heat shields on the exhaust manifolds. There should be no movement in them. If you can move them, then you may have a broken manifold bolt.

JHoward · May 27, 2024

farout75 said:
At 154,000 miles my tick is more noticeable, but the key is it goes away after a minuet. I 've had it checked out and that's what seems to be the case. I do have the unlimited mileage MOAPR warranty until next Oct. So time will tell.

If you still have a warranty, why not have it repaired? ... out of warranty is on you and leaves you paying the bill.

Neomoritate · May 27, 2024

If you're taking the manifolds off, spend a few bucks and replace them with headers

OldManEdge · Jun 10, 2024

JHoward said:
If you still have a warranty, why not have it repaired? ... out of warranty is on you and leaves you paying the bill.

Got it taken care of. Leased a brand new 2025 1500 SST Laramie with the Twin Turbo Hurricane.

ramffml · Jun 10, 2024

That's an expensive way to fix a common exhaust/manifold leak.

OldManEdge · Jun 24, 2024

ramffml said:
That's an expensive way to fix a common exhaust/manifold leak.

With my situation it worked out fantastically. I had one more year on the lease and I was close to maximum mileage. Also, I learned that I would have to replace the batteries, which would have cost me $2-3k. It also had an oil leak at the bottom of the pan area.

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