Ticking sound at 2500 RPM

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Jun 25, 2011 | 03:04 PM

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aim4squirrels

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I just poked around under the hood with a hose to my ear.. I think mine is the fuel injectors.. I hear I can put a quart of atf in the fuel tank?

What? No.

Use injector cleaner.

Jun 25, 2011 | 07:36 PM

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What? No.

Use injector cleaner.

hahaha, Well actually I ran the last tank and a half of fuel with Seafoam ,, think They were not that noticeable before. Maybe they are so clean now that they tick.?

Jun 25, 2011 | 07:39 PM

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All injectors tick, that means they're working.

Jun 25, 2011 | 08:32 PM

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Did you even confirm that was the issue after you had the motor all put back together? Mine does this exact same thing.

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...tick-slap.html

Jun 25, 2011 | 09:34 PM

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mine have recently became audible when at idle can barley be heard. but if not de-pressing the gas pedal , and engine not loaded. but mine is fer sure a TICK ,, not a knock . or rattle lol

Jun 26, 2011 | 07:57 AM

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Don't do the ATF in the gas, I agree, all injectors do tap. All they are is small electro magnets, like an old starter relay.

Jul 19, 2011 | 09:30 PM

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went back and watched OP's video,, OHHH man that does make my wallet hurt,,

How did it go get it fixed or still drivin it?

Jul 20, 2011 | 12:53 PM

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went back and watched OP's video,, OHHH man that does make my wallet hurt,,

How did it go get it fixed or still drivin it?

About half the connecting rod bearings were shot; I ended up doing a complete rebuild.

Jul 21, 2011 | 12:20 PM

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hbarker

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I best man up,, mine will be next.
Wish they woulda just built it with good parts in the first place,. would have saved a lot of people a LOT of money !

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