tick-tick-tick-tick-tick... I'm a little nervous.

From : bob

Q: hello i recently bought a 97 ram 1500 5.2l 4x4 58k miles. after a few weeks i noticed a slight tick coming from the left side of the engine. it seems to be getting louder or im getting more paranoid. it only starts after the engine is up to operating temperature. i stopped by my local mechanic/buddys place today and he listened. im bringing the truck in wednesday morning so we can pull off the valve cover and take a look. whats the logical procedure for diagnosis check the rocker arm bolt torques first any advice would be appreciated.... take it easy bob scott -----= posted via feeds.com uncensored usenet =----- http//www.feeds.com - the #1 group service in the world! -----== over 100000 groups - 19 different servers! =----- .

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From : bill hall

hello i recently bought a 97 ram 1500 5.2l 4x4 58k miles. after a few weeks i noticed a slight tick coming from the left side of the engine. it seems to be getting louder or im getting more paranoid. it only starts after the engine is up to operating temperature. i stopped by my local mechanic/buddys place today and he listened. im bringing the truck in wednesday morning so we can pull off the valve cover and take a look. are you absolutely sure it is coming from inside the engine could be a belt idler or pulley. .

From : bob

bob wrote hello i recently bought a 97 ram 1500 5.2l 4x4 58k miles. after a few weeks i noticed a slight tick coming from the left side of the engine. it seems to be getting louder or im getting more paranoid. it only starts after the engine is up to operating temperature. i stopped by my local mechanic/buddys place today and he listened. im bringing the truck in wednesday morning so we can pull off the valve cover and take a look. whats the logical procedure for diagnosis check the rocker arm bolt torques first any advice would be appreciated.... take it easy bob scott -----= posted via feeds.com uncensored usenet =----- http//www.feeds.com - the #1 group service in the world! -----== over 100000 groups - 19 different servers! =----- i had a 95 ram with a 5.2 magnum. it made that same ticking noise. it almost sounded like a diesel although a very quiet one. i thought it was a problem so i went back to the dealer. they said it was normal. i was a little sceptical but didnt get too excited about it. when i traded the truck in at 80000 miles it was still making that same noise. now i drive a 01 dakota with a 5.9 magnum engine. i noticed in the dealers lot before i bought it that the same noise was there. now im at 40000 miles and the noise hasnt changed. so what am i telling you check for things like a loose rocker arm which is non adjustable or bad valve stem. if the valve train is tight dont sweat it. just turn the stereo up a little. -- ..bob 97 h-d fxdwg - turbocharged!! 01 dakota quad sport 5.9/auto/4x4 83 gmc jimmy beater 66 427sc cobra replica - project 66 mustang coupe - daily driver -----= posted via feeds.com uncensored usenet =----- http//www.feeds.com - the #1 group service in the world! -----== over 100000 groups - 19 different servers! =----- .

From : tom lawrence

any advice would be appreciated.... could also be a loose exhaust manifold... a small exhaust leak will tick like a watch at idle. check the torque on the manifold bolts and the ball-and-socket connection between the manifold and the y-pipe. .

From : steven gozdziak

on mon 23 feb 2004 014608 gmt denny wddodge@woh.rr.com wrote on mon 23 feb 2004 013606 gmt denny i dont know denny it all depends. now some of yoy think that we are actually the same person. anyway your gettin pretty worked up over this situation too na ive almost survived three female teenagers so it takes a bit to get me worked up. you and bone may be two peas in a pod but i dont think you are the same person. now ole dd and phud that is a completely different story. denny interestingly enough i have disagreed with tbone on several of the issues discussed her. to see us as to peas in a pod would suggest to me that you need to review your standards. me i have almost survived two teenage boys. i can only empathize with you there. dd and phud! oh yes there was an interesting story. they really are the bizzare that sets some interesting standards. anyway i have no issue with you denny. never have. .

From : bryan swadenertom lawrence

ok i have a 2003 ram regular cab hemi. the headlight switch seems to be very sensitive. i mean if i even tap it it will flicker the lights and all that. they will also flicker when i get in the truck start it and then turn them on. what confuses me the most is that when the lights do flicker the foglights come on for a half second then back to normal. thanks justin .

From : mac davismac davis

your rubbing rubber noise is probably the plastic wheel well cover coming into contact the the upper arm as the truck moves in just the right position. very annoying indeed. mine does the same thing and the dealer is at a loss on how to fix the problem other than trimming the plastic away. if you look you will see just how close the clearance is between the plastic and upper arm in the suspension. my guess is as the springs and shocks get a little bit worn/weak it allows just enough contact to make the noise. this truck has a noise in the front end that sounds like rubbing rubber bushings. i have tried my best to locate the noise and the best i can come up with is that it is coming from near the sway bar bushing on the left hand side. this noise only happens when the truck in drive and is rocked or moved somehow. anyone else have this problem or have a clue another noise thats puzzling me is a low hum from the right front i think. when driving approximately 30 mph all is quiet with it but when i make a right curve i get a really loud low hum from the right front. i suspect it is the right front bearing. i am getting a little grease leakage around the hub. ive changed many bearings out before but ive never seen a rotor setup like this one. anyone know how to r + r the rotor and bearings on this truck are there any tricks that i need to know tia jack atlanta .

From : tom lawrence

ken nestle a self proclaimed idiot knestle@earthlink.net wrote in metcalf@longlines.com wrote i just purchased a 2004 ram 1500. i was wondering if anyone knew how to shut up the annoying seatbelt tone i hate wearing my seatbelt but this thing dings every 10 or so seconds if it is not plugged in. any ideas -- kirk & tammy metcalf e-mail metcalf@longlines.com webpage http//www.longlines.com/kmetcalf the drivers side seat belt in my 99 rma 1500 has been fastened three times. twice when other people drove it and once when the cop wouldnt allow me to leave without fastening it. over 55000 miles and they havent scraped me off the windshield yet. seat belt laws are not for your safety. they are to increase the profits of the insurance companies by lessening the amount they have to pay out for injuries. im not suggesting that anyone should not wear the seatbelt. im just saying keep your nose the hell out of my business if i decide that i dont want to wear mine. have fun ken ken you are an idiot. fmb .

From : bob

could it also be the dreaded spark wire loom ping whatever it is i can hear it clear across the convenience store parking lot when i walk out with my coffee. well get it up on the lift on wednesday morning and check for exhaust leaks then well get out the stethescope.... - thanks for the help bob scott -----= posted via feeds.com uncensored usenet =----- http//www.feeds.com - the #1 group service in the world! -----== over 100000 groups - 19 different servers! =----- .