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<blockquote data-quote="bigbrad123" data-source="post: 177945" data-attributes="member: 806">Just getting an opinion from your pick up mechanics out there.&nbsp; Here's the situation:About 3 weeks ago I noticed a slight &quot;ticking&quot; in my truck (2009 Dodge Ram 1500 with 100k miles).&nbsp; Figured lifters since it wouldn't disappear when warm (like happens with an exhaust).&nbsp; Also noticed a slight lack of power.&nbsp; Tried some SeaFoam in the crankcase for a few days.&nbsp; No change.&nbsp; Tried Seafoam and premium gas.&nbsp; No change.&nbsp; Took it in to local dealership and they said I needed new lifters and maybe camshaft at $3500.&nbsp; I didn't like that answer with no other options given, so took it for a 2nd opinion.&nbsp; They kind of said the same thing, but said I could try new plugs first.&nbsp; Put new plugs in, changed oil, put in Rislone.....no change.&nbsp;&nbsp; Was pulling the boat last weekend and my check engine light finally came on while under load and flashed and dinged a couple times and then went off.&nbsp; Truck was shaking and very little power.&nbsp; Was able to get the truck and boat back home with no further problems, but wasn't pushing it hard either.&nbsp; Went to read the code and it was a P0305 (cylinder 5 misfire).&nbsp; Took the truck to the 2nd shop again and they said they did a compression test which was normal.&nbsp; Said they also switched out plug coils to a different cylinder and no change.&nbsp; They are still telling me it's likely I need a new engine or new lifters and camshaft.&nbsp; They don't think there are any other options besides a very expensive fix (or trading it in).&nbsp; Any thoughts from anyone?&nbsp; Is there other things to try?&nbsp; Take it somewhere else for a 3rd opinion?</blockquote>

[QUOTE="bigbrad123, post: 177945, member: 806"] Just getting an opinion from your pick up mechanics out there. Here's the situation: About 3 weeks ago I noticed a slight "ticking" in my truck (2009 Dodge Ram 1500 with 100k miles). Figured lifters since it wouldn't disappear when warm (like happens with an exhaust). Also noticed a slight lack of power. Tried some SeaFoam in the crankcase for a few days. No change. Tried Seafoam and premium gas. No change. Took it in to local dealership and they said I needed new lifters and maybe camshaft at $3500. I didn't like that answer with no other options given, so took it for a 2nd opinion. They kind of said the same thing, but said I could try new plugs first. Put new plugs in, changed oil, put in Rislone.....no change. Was pulling the boat last weekend and my check engine light finally came on while under load and flashed and dinged a couple times and then went off. Truck was shaking and very little power. Was able to get the truck and boat back home with no further problems, but wasn't pushing it hard either. Went to read the code and it was a P0305 (cylinder 5 misfire). Took the truck to the 2nd shop again and they said they did a compression test which was normal. Said they also switched out plug coils to a different cylinder and no change. They are still telling me it's likely I need a new engine or new lifters and camshaft. They don't think there are any other options besides a very expensive fix (or trading it in). Any thoughts from anyone? Is there other things to try? Take it somewhere else for a 3rd opinion? [/QUOTE]

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