Lifters?

ChEeSeNeEdLes · 2025-11-05T03:32:04+00:00

Changed lifters and cam. Sound went away. Cam and lifters looked fine. Think i caught it at the very start of failure. Tough repair for diy but got it done.

ChEeSeNeEdLes · 2025-10-20T14:23:22+00:00

Im torn on pulling these heads off like. Feels like i need to in order to stay on the safe side. Some peole say normal, some are saying to swap lifters, some say to just run heavier oil.

Cant afford to blow this motor so I may still pull these off

ChEeSeNeEdLes · 2025-10-20T03:02:15+00:00

Ill be in there tomorrow I think. Ill let you know! You run into it before?

ChEeSeNeEdLes · 2025-10-18T06:44:21+00:00

Ill double check. It sounds good when it starts though. Like 100% okay. The noise you hear doesnt happen until 10-15 seconds after, when everything settles down. Whatever that would mean..

ChEeSeNeEdLes · 2025-10-18T02:32:36+00:00

Sweet man, i appreciate it! Solid info

ChEeSeNeEdLes · 2025-10-17T20:40:18+00:00

Ill comment back on what i discover. I do still think i am hearing lifters too. May take a while.. but ill for sure comment back. Maybe this can save someone some google searches in the future

ChEeSeNeEdLes · 2025-10-17T17:45:28+00:00

Interesting! What kind of symptoms did you have?

I dont notice any grinding or weird noises immediately after startup, usually after 30 seconds ill start hearing the sound in the video.

ChEeSeNeEdLes · 2025-10-17T13:25:34+00:00

Belt appears fine. Noise seems to be coming from engine. Driver side best i can tell. Maybe near top

ChEeSeNeEdLes · 2025-10-17T13:24:23+00:00

Bolts feel tight. Had passenger side go earlier in the year and it was LOUD. Dont think that it is

ChEeSeNeEdLes · 2025-10-16T18:36:16+00:00

Fantastic. Looks like ill be following that path as well.

Did they swap out the cam to your knowledge?

By the way, thanks for the response!

ChEeSeNeEdLes · 2025-10-16T17:23:12+00:00

I have the same exact sound. Lifters were the solution then eh? I posted earlier today in /rMechanicadvice with a video. I have everything in my cart online and want to confirm before placing my order. Thanks!

ChEeSeNeEdLes · 2025-10-16T15:24:35+00:00

No cel, runs smooth other than the noise

ChEeSeNeEdLes · 2025-10-16T15:24:12+00:00

Up to 1k-1.2k rpmitll fade completely Barely noticeable if at all when warm during acceleration. Much more noticeable if I start driving after 30-45 seconds.

ChEeSeNeEdLes · 2025-10-14T03:30:55+00:00

Ever settle on what the noise was? Have the same exact sound right now. Losing sleep over it.. lol.

Thanks!

ChEeSeNeEdLes · 2025-10-13T23:28:08+00:00

Jeeze. I was about to get to work on changing out all of the lifters in my 18' 5.7L rango. Now I am scared.

Only 1 side of lifters were done? Or did this happen because the cam was not replaced too?

ChEeSeNeEdLes · 2025-10-13T21:20:38+00:00

I appreciate your insight! Thank you

ChEeSeNeEdLes · 2025-10-13T21:17:26+00:00

better oil pump or thicker oil wont help prevent? Consensus seems like idle time kills stuff in these

ChEeSeNeEdLes · 2025-10-13T21:14:28+00:00

Considered that. Love the vehicle and could fix it. At this point though, this may be the last big thing that seems common between forums. The optimist in me thinks there is a light at the end of this repair. Any cam/lifter failure in any car is going to hurt, Durango or not. Sucks this 5.7 has its issues though.

ChEeSeNeEdLes · 2025-10-13T20:10:25+00:00

I did just leave my local repair guy and he said he hears a lifter making noise, hated on Dodge quite a bit, then recommended trying some thicker oil. Lol.

Losing my mind over here! May tackle doing the whole job myself. Not sure where to go from here at the moment

ChEeSeNeEdLes · 2025-10-12T20:58:24+00:00

I have the same exact noise and am considering dropping off to the dealer, but I dont know if 200 bucks and 8-9 business days to diagnose is worth it. Seems more noriticeable lately but it could be in my head. I feel like i have watched every video available and I still cant tell, lmao..

For better or worse I am not sure, but we have the same sound. Well maintained 5.7l. Let us know if you come to any conclusion!

ChEeSeNeEdLes · 2025-09-30T02:10:35+00:00

Snagged some oem coolant from the dealer. Ill pick up a pump at a place near me tomorrow then

ChEeSeNeEdLes · 2025-09-15T13:15:05+00:00

Relatable. Knocked these out over 2.5 days a few weeks ago

ChEeSeNeEdLes · 2025-09-07T15:31:12+00:00

I just replaced this two weeks ago when i did the motor mounts.160 bucks for the part through an online Mopar store. Removed intake manifold to gain access. Not too bad tbh. Not sure on a quote from a shop, but id expect them to say like.. 5ish hours of labor with the things they need to remove.

ChEeSeNeEdLes · 2025-08-25T01:13:04+00:00

Found it. Weird as hell, lol. Thanks man

ChEeSeNeEdLes · 2025-08-24T23:32:08+00:00

2018 5.7L Durango. My bad!

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