2000 Dodge Dakota ticking

2000 DODGE DAKOTA
82,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHADECKER16
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there is some ticking for the first 3-5 minutes of running in the morning and after it has been sitting for more than 2-3 hours. it has been this way ever sinse i bought the truck at 65000 miles. the mechanic said it was probably worn lifters. i am not sure what that means but i was wondering what anyone else might think. and how much this would normally cost to get fixed.
Sep 22, 2008 at 6:47 AM
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RASMATAZ
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The mechanic could be right all along with a leakdown problem with the lifters-When you change lifters -you also should change the camshaft
Sep 22, 2008 at 5:25 PM
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CHADECKER16
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how much do you think i should expect to pay for such a repair on a 4.7 liter v8 including the camshaft? how experienced should i be to tackle this on my own?
Sep 23, 2008 at 10:16 AM