Ticking noise

2003 DODGE RAM
161,000 MILES • 3.7L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Got a loud ticking noise thinking it's the lifters I've replaced 3 and the others one seem find no play in them
Sep 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Yep, this is common with these engines, what happens is the roller rockers take a dump and spit the roller bearing out of them, also the same thing happens to the lifters. I would remove the components on the cylinders that are having an issue for inspection. Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems.

Sep 7, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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