I've got a 95 4x4 5.2L dakota at an idle the engine has a ticking noise to it done it sense I bought it with 52K its got 106K now. I have heard there is a TSB for this issue anyone know what it is. I had heard at one time it was a broken spring in the belt tensioner. No its not a bad lifter or timing chain.

Thanks
Troy

 

no have not herd that, could be a small exhaust leak in the manifold

 

My 99 5.2 just turned 60k miles and I've been hearing a ticking sound lately. Its not exhaust, pcv valves, or valve train. It seem to be coming from the fan area. Can't locate it with a stethoscope, hose, etc. It's not that loud, you can't hear it in the cab or when the hood is down. But stuff I can't put my finger on drives me nuts!