I'm always up for learning something new. Took my Jeep in for service. I scheduled my work truck for Friday and mentioned that the engine had a tick. The mechanic nodded and said it's the Hemi Clack. Seems Dodge Hemi engines have a problem with the manifold bolts and the loosen and break, causing the manifold to separate from the engine. Which caused the clack. Said he will have no problem fixing it. I asked what causes it and his comment was poor design. He has no trouble say it since I only take my machines to the Honda dealer.
Hmmm. Not sure if I will buy another Ram next time. I've had the Hemi Tick for a couple years now. That Toyota Tundra is looking better.
I've heard of this hemi tick. When I researched it, the articles I found said it was caused by using cheap gas. No idea if that's just Chrysler sponsored propaganda or a legitimate explanation...
Maybe need to apply for this job and be rid of the clack
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So, you have a Jeep Hemi Dodge? Hemi Jeep Dodge? Dodge Jeep Hemi?
Please, 'splane.
JA, PLS SoCal
personal vehicle is a Jeep, while picking it up after being serviced I scheduled my Dodge work truck for the next week. That's when I told them the mechanic about the clack in my work truck, he knew exactly how to fix it. I've never had any issues with the work truck. It's been as close to flawless as can be expected.?ÿ
@jerry-attrick You can get the 392 HEMI in a Wrangler these days, but I can't imagine WHY anybody would want one. 470 Horsepower doesn't make any sense to me in a vehicle of that sort.
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Thanks. I figured that was the case. ?ÿJust yanking your chain a bit.
Yeah. A hemi in a Wrangler is where I think Jeep was headed based upon their TV commercials in the 1970's.?ÿI would bet that it is out there on some platform or another.
I recall a commercial where there was a Jeep CJ something that morphed into a Bison on a climb up a hill. The driver really bore down in the jeep at the bottom and half way up he was, literally, riding a freaking Bison! Without a saddle, if I recall. I want to party with that dude! Riding A HEMI!
Anyone recall that commercial? YouTube? Anybody? Anybody?
JA, PLS, SoCal
Wellll, I shouldn't post using my phone either.?ÿ
There is the exhaust manifold tick and then less commonly but still a potential problems on these engines is camshaft and lifter failure which will also cause a tick.?ÿ
