Lifter Failure

[A4Owner]

Has the lifter failure thing gone away or is that just my imagination?

I read somewhere that Chrysler fixed the issue by changing their lifter roller pin supplier???

That true or are fools just not idling these these 5.7's in dirty oil for weeks on end?

 

[Scram1500]

Whatever it was seems to have been rectified. Lifter itself probably

 

[HSKR R/T]

Has the lifter failure thing gone away or is that just my imagination?

I read somewhere that Chrysler fixed the issue by changing their lifter roller pin supplier???

That true or are fools just not idling these these 5.7's in dirty oil for weeks on end?

They switched lifter manufacturer to one that uses better needle bearings.

 

[KrustyKush]

I sure hope it’s fixed! My 2021 runs great and makes no racket. At 42k miles.

 

[1791]

i'm told the updated lifters have fewer rollers but they are bigger vs smaller but more. still some have issues but actually the percentage is small. it sucks when your in that small percentage.

 

[RHO]

Has the lifter failure thing gone away or is that just my imagination?

I read somewhere that Chrysler fixed the issue by changing their lifter roller pin supplier???

That true or are fools just not idling these these 5.7's in dirty oil for weeks on end?

I dont know if they have ever addressed it I have seen stuff on legal web sites from class action suits saying Mopar knew the lifters are bad but all have lost with the judge ruling that the plaintiffs did not prove the case other wise they would have a recall for the fifth gens for sure , now my 5.7 is quite at 77k , I wonder if sometimes you should just pay to have them changed out, before 100 k even if they are quite ,

 

[Mr.Grid]

Starting in 2016 the needle diameter in the rollers were increased with less needles needed.

 

[A4Owner]

Starting in 2016 the needle diameter in the rollers were increased with less needles needed.

Cool shot.

Source?

If someone from Ram could confirm that it would be huge.

Those post 2016 needle pins look way heavier duty.

 

[Mr.Grid]

 

[Cbty2050]

Cool shot.

Source?

If someone from Ram could confirm that it would be huge.

Those post 2016 needle pins look way heavier duty.

Its well known that the lifters were redesigned.

 

[SD Rebel]

I heard somewhere that Stellantis believes 10% will have lifter failure due to the variations of the metallurgy of the pins, but who knows.

I would just change the oil at least 5K and try to avoid long periods of idling.

 

[boogielander]

doesn't matter if new lifters are used or not,

• use good oil (brand and weight)
• change oil frequently
• not idle for long period of time

are just good vehicular care habits that should be followed no matter what type of engine it is.

some have upgraded to hellcat oil pumps for peace of mind (including experienced Chrysler technicians who know these hemis), and that on paper makes logical sense but who knows lol