What's this knocking noise after replacing radiator?

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Asked by Riley Dec 10, 2020 at 05:44 PM about the 2002 Dodge RAM 1500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I just replaced my thermostat and radiator in my '02 Ram 1500 4.7 v8. My
thermostat closed on me, plus I managed to get a hole in my radiator. However,
after the replacement of my radiator, I have a clicking noise.

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Did you overheat the engine when you had a hole in your radiator and lost coolant? I would change the oil at a minimum if the engine got overly hot. Also check the cooling fans and pulleys to see if they are clicking or it's coming from the engine.

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Will do. I'll let you know tomorrow. I'm currently not home. My engine did overheat and I lost majority of my coolant and my power steering went out. That's when my thermostat closed up and I had a hole in my radiator

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Knocking is never good and usually very expensive.

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It's definitely coming from where my hand is

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It, according to my grandfather, is the rocker/lifter. I added Marvel Mystery oil stuff to it to help silence it.

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