Tapping

Tiny
JWHITE2007
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  • 2001 DODGE RAM
  • 5.2L
  • V8
  • 4WD
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  • 130,000 MILES
My truck makes a prett loud tapping noise. It only does it once it is warmed up. I've done a lot of research on it and it sounds just like a stuck lifter but it's louder than most videos I've seen. And most everywhere I've read on lifters says that the noise starts right when fired up and goes away when warmed up. But my truck does the opposite. It takes about ten minutes after I fire it up to start tappinng. And it does this untill the transmission hits the last two gears. Then the noise is very faint. Untill I let off the Gas then it's right back it.
Saturday, February 6th, 2016 AT 8:51 AM

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Tiny
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Check to see if any torque converter bolts are loose, they may be hitting back of block
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Saturday, February 6th, 2016 AT 10:16 AM
Tiny
JWHITE2007
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Thanks for the response. I checked, nothing showed any signs of hitting anything
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Sunday, February 7th, 2016 AT 11:42 AM
Tiny
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You have to physically check to see if they are loose not if they are hitting anything. I have no further comments because I can't hear the noise.
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Sunday, February 7th, 2016 AT 12:11 PM

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