When first cranked up motor is quite with no noise at all. After about 5 min. a tick starts, sounds just like a lifter. The longer it runs the louder it gets. Holds good oil pressure even after motor is hot. Have replaced lifters ,rocker arms, and new timing chain and oil pump. Bolts on tourque converter and flex plate were all tight. Also cleaned out oil pan which was not dirty. Still makes noise that sounds like a lifter, but sounds like its at the back of the motor. Anyone have any ideas????? Could it possibly be coming from the transmission?????? THANKS FOR YOU HELP IN ADVANCE.....

is it coming from the distributor

changed distributor and still makes the same noise...Any more ideas????

are you sure its not an exhaust manifold leak?is it a 318?im assuming because of said distributor.Dont think ive seen them with exhaust manifolds leaking like the 4.7, but it is possible...

I'm having the same problem with my 99 durango I have a 5.9 in mine, but I also change lifters,pushrods, cap/button, install high volume pump, plugs, wires, ? I'm running out of options, have you found the problem yet, thanks

guys i have a 2003 durango with the 4.7 and it is doing the same thing. exactly as the poster decribed. but havent changed anything yet. any ideas. besides the ones that didnt work