2003 Dodge Ramcharger 4.7 liter

2003 DODGE RAMCHARGER
164,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BM769
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in the morning or even if my truck sits for more than a couple hours .when i start it, the valves raddle or make a clanking noise.for about 30 seconds then stops seems to be getting worse
brian mcfarland 954 709 0995 florida
Dec 29, 2008 at 11:33 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Make sure the oil is full and clean. also, make sure you are using an oil filter with an anti flow back valve. Have you ever cheked the oil pressure? Does the gauge show normal pressure?

Let me know.
Joe
Mar 12, 2009 at 10:54 AM
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