Meanwhile, some bits of metal debris were on the oil pan, but the condition was considered relatively good. While the parts in the timing assembly looked fine, Eric saw wear on some of the main rod bearings and cylinder walls.
Hemi engines, along with Chevy’s LS power units, tend to have lifter failures, especially when left idle for a long time, given the car had poor oil servicing. Needless to say, maintenance is cheaper than replacing an entire engine, so observe proper oil change intervals. This issue, however, won’t be encountered in future Dodge models as the Hemi V8 is ditched in the name of electrification.