RRT for ticking noise
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RRT for ticking noise
When I had my truck to the dealer today there was an RRT10-009 on the invoice. They had to order the parts to fix it. There are 4 of them. Part number is 6509544-AA and it describes them as "stud double end 900". Guess i'll find out what it is exactly when I take it back when the parts come in.
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They are replacement studs for the exhaust manifolds, the rear most ones.
SUBJECT: RAPID RESPONSE TRANSMITTAL / SERVICE ACTION #10-009
Engine Ticking Sound In Cold Temperatures
INVOLVED VEHICLES:
2009 (DC) Ram Truck (3500 Chassis Cab) (Includes International Markets)
2009 (DH) Ram Truck (1500/2500 Pick Up) (Includes International Markets)
2009 (DS) Ram Truck (1500) (Includes International Markets)
2009 (DX) Ram Truck (Mexico) (Includes International Markets)
NOTE: This Service Action affects both sold and unsold vehicles.
DISCUSSION:
A number of models built before August 14, 2009 (MDH 0814XX) equipped with a 5.7L engine (Sales code EZC or EZD or EZH) may have been built with an engine that may emit a ticking sound heard at start-up in cold ambient temperatures. This sound could be less noticeable as the engine warms to normal operating temperature. This condition may be caused by broken or loose manifold bolts for cylinders # 7 and # 8. Dealers are required to replace both sets of exhaust manifold bolts for cylinders # 7 and # 8 with new stainless steel higher strength bolts.
Engine Ticking Sound In Cold Temperatures
INVOLVED VEHICLES:
2009 (DC) Ram Truck (3500 Chassis Cab) (Includes International Markets)
2009 (DH) Ram Truck (1500/2500 Pick Up) (Includes International Markets)
2009 (DS) Ram Truck (1500) (Includes International Markets)
2009 (DX) Ram Truck (Mexico) (Includes International Markets)
NOTE: This Service Action affects both sold and unsold vehicles.
DISCUSSION:
A number of models built before August 14, 2009 (MDH 0814XX) equipped with a 5.7L engine (Sales code EZC or EZD or EZH) may have been built with an engine that may emit a ticking sound heard at start-up in cold ambient temperatures. This sound could be less noticeable as the engine warms to normal operating temperature. This condition may be caused by broken or loose manifold bolts for cylinders # 7 and # 8. Dealers are required to replace both sets of exhaust manifold bolts for cylinders # 7 and # 8 with new stainless steel higher strength bolts.
Last edited by topgun; Mar 13, 2010 at 12:35 PM.
Champion
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From: MN
Since it is an RRT and not a recall, they could deny coverage if you are the second owner and the powertrain warranty has expired.
Veteran
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From: back woods of Chester County PA
These damn bolts must be made in China. I had this RRT done back in 09 timeframe, mine is a 12/08 build. Last month had a ticking at start up that went away after a few minutes. Took it in for the annual inspection and while there, had them fix again but one of the replaced bolts from 09 had now snapped off in the cylinder head. No way it was coming out so head was removed and sent to local machine shop to be removed. All back together now, new head gasket and manifold gasket as well as a noted short runner valve replacement that was cracked and noticed during intake removal. Talk about a worse case senario. All is well now and all covered by lifetime powertrain warranty. Miles at 86k now.