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My 04 Dodge Durango, V8 5.7L Hemi has a ticking noise. I figured it was a "hemi tick" or at worst, a lifter problem. Upon inspection I have come to the conclusion that it was broken exhaust bolts.
- The sound increases in frequency with engine speed
- The sound is nearly inaudible at the valve cover
- The sound is loudest under the car and near the front wheel wells
- The sound seems to be coming from the manifold heat shield area
- The ticking is loudest on the passenger side, which the muffler guy said most of the bolts are broken
- The sound seems modestly louder after driving a bit
- The sound is typically inaudible inside the cabin, unless next to a wall with the windows rolled down
- The sound is occasionally audible inside at around 2.3K, but only at load, never in park and is loudest when moving up hill
From this information, would you also conclude the issue is exhaust related, or should I still be concerned of a more pressing issue?
- The sound increases in frequency with engine speed
- The sound is nearly inaudible at the valve cover
- The sound is loudest under the car and near the front wheel wells
- The sound seems to be coming from the manifold heat shield area
- The ticking is loudest on the passenger side, which the muffler guy said most of the bolts are broken
- The sound seems modestly louder after driving a bit
- The sound is typically inaudible inside the cabin, unless next to a wall with the windows rolled down
- The sound is occasionally audible inside at around 2.3K, but only at load, never in park and is loudest when moving up hill
From this information, would you also conclude the issue is exhaust related, or should I still be concerned of a more pressing issue?