When I was looking to…
When I was looking to purchase a new Dodge ram 2500with the 5.7 hemi in 2005 I found a great deal on a new 2004. It had everything I was looking for. When I started it up to take it for a test drive I did notice an audible tick. The sales person assured me that was normal for that engine and that it wasn’t going to be a problem. Turns out she was right. I still have the truck 20 years later with 108,000 miles on it. I’ve had no problems with the engine whatsoever and finally broke down and replaced the spark plugs for a first time this last year. I also replaced the coils. It has been an amazingly reliable vehicle and expect To own it for another five years or so. The tick has not gotten worse, so I’m very confident that it’s not going to be a problem.