Oil pump: Next time remove all 4 bolts from oil pump and twist clockwise. You will then be able to get a box end wrench in there. Never touching the oil pan.
I was able to get the pickup tube bolt out this way, but it’s not easy. After I had it slightly loosened I looped safety wire around the bolt between the head and the captured washer and was able to use that as a “wrench” to work it out without dropping it into the oil pan. Took a half hour. Haven’t put it back together yet...not sure how I’ll do that but I’m so not going to deal with dropping that oil pan.
liked the video, and liked the 300k miles and stick shift truck. I also liked painting the date on the cam "gear", though I would have written the mileage, too. A couple corrections: you don't need to bathe all the cam bolt threads in LocTite, just a few drops on the engaged part of clean, dry threads is sufficient. Heat does not "activate" the threadlocker. Lack of oxygen hardens the threadlocker. Sufficient heat actually melts the threadlocker. I think I would have gone with a new oil pump, were I that far into it, but that's just me. Anyway thanks for the video.
Damn Buddy your truck is a great example of the great trucks Dodge used to Make..love my 04 ram 4x4 2500 5.7 no major issues with my truck iam original owner..167k miles..👊
With all the folks I've seen with valve guide and lifter problems, its nice to see one actually make it to 300,000 miles. I've got an '07 with 175,000 miles. Everything about it is fine today but I feel like I'm driving a time bomb hearing all the troubles that others have had.
Jon - Thanks for commenting. Nothing lasts forever right?. By preventative Maintenace to key areas such as timing chain, valve springs, guides and faithful oil changes my vehicles go the distance. This one just got sold for $3K and had 345,000 miles on her.
Jon Dison ...Hmm I’ll have to look at my other videos to answer mileage on valve spring breakage question. I want to say like 250K. Never left me stranded though. Take a look at my first valve spring vid. The second one was to change the seals which I should have done the first go. Valve guides are done by a machine shop and yes to your question about having to pull the heads for replacement. Valve seals can be done like my video shows.
grumpy old fart good luck! Never allow early hemi engine to overheat. The engine in this video never was operated with cooling problems and never once was operated overheated.
I thought I was the only other one with a 04 dodge 5.7 hemi with 286,000 and no problems original drivetrain 5 speed auto still shifting strong own since new.
That doesn't look too bad. Thx. I have an 05. Treats me better than my ex ever did. Only been towed 1x. The starter w/o any warning took a dump. Salt Here in N NY eats corrodes everything. Replaced water pump bcuz salt ate thru steel line. Liquid steel, & Duct tape got me home.🤣
i just did this job and your video was super helpfil man. Thanks! Something i noticed was my dodge factory service manual said to align the single colored link with the 12 o'clock position of the camshaft sprocket and the dual colored links were aligned with the 6 o'clock position of the crank sprocket. this is reverse of what you show in the video.
Amigo desde venezuela te pregunto: Cambiaste el refigerante., la bomba de agua nueva? Solo cambiaste el tensor roto y los demás componentes también los cambiastes? Que aceite pusiste a? Y saber si ella te soñaba feo?
I had mine done at dodge dealership and just noticed my alternator bolt was loose I took it out with my hand . They should of checked that correct before I left or gave me the car back correct?
Will be pulling heads when the timing chain breaks,interfernace engine bending valves.There was a recall on this too by Chrysler.I seen this with a 2008 Dodge Charger,bent most of the valves.Can't get the parts aftermarket,from Chrysler only.The cam bolt,tightn with an impact,no need to torque it down.
Great video! I would mention that the oil pump can in fact be removed without taking out any oil pan bolts (aside from the ones connected to the timing cover). Remove the 4 bolts and with a little bit of effort should be able to rotate the oil pump clockwise just enough to access the oil pump pickup bolt. I think the only things that were not addressed in the video; How did you remove the camshaft bolt? Impact? Also when reinstalling the harmonic balancer/pulley did you just bang it on and use the bolt to snug it back up? Or a installer tool/longer bolt? Thanks again!
Mark M thanks for commenting. I wasn’t as fortunate as you. I wasn’t able to rotate the pump enough to get even close to pulling the pick up bolt. I think it has something to do with the 2500 4 bolt main caps. Yes to impact gun for cam bolt. 3/8” drive Milwaukee. Harmonic balancer went on far enough to use the bolt to draw her down.
I've got a 2014 Charger R/T with the 5.7 Liter Hemi engine, it has about 65k miles on it. Haven't had any problems out of it whatsoever, I hope that dodge exceeds their reputation with this engine, I want it to last as long as possible!
Change the oil change the oil change the oil. LOL. Seriously Change the oil faithfully. Don't the hemi overheat ever. If it does??? Sell it. Good luck.
Giving back to youtube if you know what I mean. Amateur vids are sometimes hard to watch. I tried to hold camera still but hard to do while using tools. LOL
Thanks for the positive reply. Nice of you to say. Truck is at 336,944. I got lucky with this one. I'm typically not a Dodge fan but this one was a good one.
I have a Chrysler 300c 5.7 hemi I think I need this replaced as well. My car started fine then when I parked cut it off and tried turning back on wouldn’t start. When I had it in reverse heard clunking noise like timing chain was hitting something not sure what it is. But no messages on my dash system says ok.
Just pulled my cover at 163k miles, 04 ram 5.7 5-45rfe. Tensioner isn't broken, chain is pretty damn tight still Replacing it anyway Your video although good isn't very clear about a couple things here: 1) AC compressor has a 3rd bolt in the back, what a weird design. I snapped the 3rd back leg of my compressor thinking it was just stuck after removing the 2 big bolts like the Alternator is setup. 2) The timing procedure. The cam gear has a dot that needs to be at 12oc, the crank gear has a dot that needs to be at 6oc, and the timing chain has 3 links that have identifying marks, they look like squares. The 2 squared links that are side by side, the cam gear dot needs to be in the middle of the two link. The single squared link needs to be right on the crank gear dot. Hope this helps
I didn't have any iPhone coverage of the third compressor bolt. It is in-fact a weird design. Concerning the timing, I used aftermarket timing set. Cloyes to be exact so the timing marks were different than the OEM set and manual reflected. Glad to hear your up and running. Mine was shot at 300,000 miles. SHe's still on the road now at 345,000
Enjoyed watching and good job as well. My Dodge 07 1500 currently has 234,000 miles on it and I’ve been thinking it’s probably over due. I service very regularly ever since new and never over rev the engine. Curious if permatex of any kind is used or O ring gaskets oil pan & water pump sealing everything? I need to buy a manual obviously. Thanks again for sharing!
Great Video. thanks for taking the time to post it. I am changing the timing gasket and the Crank seal on my 05 HEMI and I have 1 question. What sealant if any do you put at the bottom of the timing cover? Also if you know off the top of your head. What is the torque specs for the timing cover? Thanks again, KP
I like to know. What made you do the work you did on the Hemi? I'm aware the tensor for the timing chain had broken. Where driving when this happened? And what kind of noise there if any? Some thing went on my truck, and just got the same parts you installed and changing the oil pump. I know the oil pump is failing because the oil light is on. And it has enough oil and I can feel the motor having low pressure. Was there noise like ticking, or something in that nature?
Quick question. I'm about to install the harmonic balancer and was wondering what you used to install it. I have a Cal-Van tools harmonic balancer installer kit,however I've heard horror stories about the adapter breaking off inside the the crank. Any input would be appreciated .
+Richard Fink I used the crankshaft bolt using impact gun. For what ever reason my HEMI crank bolt was long enough to fully seat the Harmonic Balancer the whole way down. No harmonic balancer install kit used on this HEMI. My boat SBC 5.7 was a different story and required an install tool.
Well done! Say, when did you replace your fuel pump? Ever? How about the alternator? How many miles did you get from the original? My 2011 1500? 142k. The starter went out at about 100k. Thinking the pump or alternator will be next. Oh, and the serpentine tensioner? Good for about 100k too. Best to do that before it leaves a person stranded. Mine let go two blocks from the house, very convenient.
Very impressive video...a job well done. I've heard that the HEMI tensioner is made of plastic & is prone to failure. Was the replacement tensioner all metal? Also I have to ask if you use synthetic oil & how often did you change it? Thanks for your valuable time.
Pat Seaser - Truck is still on road and running great. 54000 additional miles since this video. My Mother in law drives it. I got lucky with this truck right?
@@mediajunkie2195 That is incredible!! And I don't know if it's luck or extreme preventative maintenance! Thanks for the reply, I sincerely appreciate it. Also great video!
Yes, I had a valve spring break. See you tube videos. I replaced the lower control arms. See my other videos. Never uses oil. 7quarts on always on oil dip stick from oil change to oil change. Used various types of oil but mostly non synthetic but faithful changes at 3000 miles.
It should be noted that the tensioners on the Hemi break and usually trash the cam and heads. The Hemi is an all aluminium interference engine. Your truck engine is likely a clearance motor?
I have a question for you I got a Hemi 5.7 2007. My oil pressure gauge quit working wife was driving home from Tulsa. So I ordered a new one online from California and it arrived today. I slipped the old one out new one in and plugged it up. Cleared the computer and started truck still reads no oil pressure but runs great. I am stumped. Was wondering if you had any ideas is there a fuse i looked in fuse box but didn't see anything.
Hmm. Not a clue. Did you join a forum yet? I am on Dodgeforum.com as well as one Cummins. Most oil pressure indications on cars are resistance type sender units. Higher oil pressure typically equates to lower resistance and result is direct reading on the gauge. I would think surely Dodge has followed suit but not 100% on this. Have you checked the sending unit? I think its next to the filter but don't recall specifically.
Awesome video... Mines a 2003 1500, 333k, and just like yours, I've never had to have it towed... Just bought a new dodge ram 1500 2017, identical to my 03, now I have twins lol... Have the gasket behind the timing cover gone out and I think I'm going to replace everything I can going in to get it including the timing... Awesome video though... It'll make me feel better about doing it myself
Media Junkie I’ll be curious how many miles my truck will achieve. Good preventative maintenance, good driving practices and a fair amount of luck will be needed. Good to hear high mileages are attainable!
Thanks for making that video, I have 161k miles on my 06 Dodge Charger, and have been thinking to myself should I change the timing chain, belts, tensioner, & oil pump soon, I really love the reliability of this Hemi, as long as they're maintained who knows how long they'll last, I use only Royal Purple or mobile one for oil changes as well as the transmission and axel, what brand of motor oil do you use? And again thanks for the video
HEMI 5.7's are reliable up to the very point they fail and grenade causing catastrophic damage. Any new parts you throw at her to keep her up and running as preventive will pay for it self all around. Plus by keeping up with the valve train you'll double the life. Then drive it like you stole it. 2006 was a great year for Dodge.
My 5.7 Hemi Police engine loves Royal Purple, it may just be switching from standard to premium is what it likes but its still worth looking into. @Media Junkie I absolutely agree, the 5.7Hemi if maintained is incredibly reliable, the only common issues Ive seen is ticking valve train but thats not particularly dangerous, half the time seafoaming the engine is enough to fix it, sometimes you need to change some parts of the valve train but oh well. As for me personally the only issue my Hemi's had is blowing the seals on the NAG1 5 speed auto's sensor housing but fixing that is nothing difficult by any stretch. I hear the new 8speed auto based off the old bulet proof torqueflite transmissions is incredible
Truck was running fine. No noises what so ever. I chose to replace as preventive maintenance due to extreme high mileage. ticking is typically valve train related. Knocking however could in fact be a rod or busted flywheel where the torque converter bolts up.
+Harold B Rock Auto invoice was $202 Cloyes Timing Set, Fel-Pro Gasket kit for cover, Gates. Water Pump, Pulley, Tensioner, kit with a new belt. Upper and lower Radiator Hose Thermostat. NAPA was $21 for 2 gallons of Zerek G05 coolant and $35 for 7 quarts of oil and filter Lowest bill was $12 for concrete mixing pan Dollar General $2 for 2 gallons of distilled water. $75 tool rental for harmonic balancer from Autozone (Refunded) Grand total was $237 - Don't wait to change
Was going to ask the symptoms of one being broken I let off throttle on mine and sounds like metal on metal got told lifters or exhaust leak then asked could it be timing chain tensioner won’t make a noise driving just when I let off throttle
Did the timing chain jump a tooth or 2? How did you know something was wrong with it? I have a 03 ram also and it started running real rough by the time I got home I herd a heavy tap in the motor. ( not a knock) I'm wondering if my timing chain jumped. Just trying to diagnose it my self. Any thoughts?
Nope it did not jump timing. I chose to change out timing set as prevention only due to high mileage. Your problem could be a broken spring or valve seat has dropped. 03s were common for both especially dropped valve seat if it ever overheated. Hopefully your problem is limited to just a broken valve spring as that's easily fixable. Dropped valve seats and broken timing chains are typically catastrophic.
+Media Junkie I appreciate cars that have worked and have high miles but they are still rocking! A Ram truck is not a trailer queen, it's a work horse so 300miles is a great deal. Means you have taken a good care of it. I have a 2005 magnum with the 5.7 hemi and 250Km. I am just getting prepared for the day that it needs the same treatment! Good luck with that truck!
+Media Junkie Well thats life and what can we do! I love my Magnum, it has over 250Km on it and I hate loosing her for any reason but I am getting prepared for it. I hope one day I can afford a Challenger RT.
What's your Hwy Mpg? Rear gear ratio? How can you not be tempted to buy a newer one with the 5 link rear end? It must ride like a Cadillac compare to all other 3/4 ton trucks
I Know You're Right But - I would suggest having a compression test done on all the cylinders these engines are known for poor cooling Chanels and can bent valves due to overheating this situation won’t mix water and oil but it will make it sound like a diesel truck
I know this is years later but I had a question for diagnostic purposes. Did you notice a rattling noise when in low rpm range to determine it being the tensioner?
When the tensioner broke, how did the engine immediately start running? Did it start shuddering like you was driving on a washboard? What lights came on on your instrument panel. My 2014 5.7 let go on the way home from work tonight. It started shuddering like I was on a washboard, the check engine light came on, there was another light, and also like a red lightning bolt in between reversed parentheses came on and a message came on about the engine was derated. I made it to the shoulder of the freeway, It was shaking barely running then it shut down. I got it towed home, got it started, it was shuddering, sounded like it was firing on an intake stroke. Your symptoms would help. Thanks
Engine ran normal as the engine stayed in time. Had it slipped a tooth things would have been ugly. Again only accessed the chain as preventive measures due to high miles.
This happened to me today in drive thru sudden clacking noise. Truck shuddered in drive till it stalled. It started back up rattle was in and out had full power but hasn’t came back but I’m at 130k and believe it’s tensioners because it’s a 2012
Hopefully you would answer this so long ago how far did u drop oil pan for oil pump pickup tube bolt and did u reuse the oil pan gasket or put new on thanks
@@mediajunkie2195I was also going to ask how you resealed the oil pan without taking it out. Hopefully mine will be in good enough shape to reuse as well. 🤞
My truck, 2003 ram hemi, was making a slight random ticking while idleing and one day as I was coming of the freeway it started to rough idle at low RPMs and I had to step on the gas while idleing so it wouldn't die to make it home, and now it won't even start, what could it be? It has 143k
Juan Cabriales remove the valve covers and look for a broken valve spring. Here is a video I did with identical symptoms as you described. ruclips.net/video/ImaXqamd8r0/видео.html
Was this engine making and noise when at idle on the driver's side? Kinda like chain clicking/clacking... It goes away when oil pressure goes up with rpm at 1k. It's been normal for this truck for the 3 years I have had it.
I doubt at 117000KM your needing any major work such as timing chain. The serpentine belt and water pump can be inspected externally and replaced as needed. Good luck.
Media Junkie . What about a 10 second rattling noise on a cold start of my truck? Is that normal , it also has this ticking noise On the driver side when Im driving and becomes more noticeable when slowing down.
Jacob Rodriguez Nothing will replace being pro active and investigating noises. Worthy concern you have as rattling should not be heard at anytime. Fortunately if your HEMI is in-fact begging for a timing chain inspection then go at it. As you can see the job is not hard. Good luck.
Quick question. Were you able to remove the oil pump without completely removing the oil pan? I need to change my pump and am trying not to have to remove the entire pan
Oh, so there is no tensioning pulley and all the tension is coming from the sliders? Would like to replace the timing kit and not very sure what's need to be replaced with it. Guess an antifreeze.
Correct no tensioner. Simply a spring plate with nylons to keep it from slapping the cover. Kit will have four pieces. Cam gear, crank gear, chain and tension plate.
@@mediajunkie2195 Man thanks a lot for replying so quickly. Yes, I saw the kit, and looked for pulleys but saw only ones for a belt. Now I know why. Thanks again
Debbie Mauricio how many miles? I understand Dodge had a series of years whereby the chain tensioners broke and chain breakage causing catastrophic engine failure at low miles. This video is to my high mileage ram as prevention only. No prior warnings whatsoever ever and it never jumped timing. Truck now has around 330,000 miles.
actually, i have the P0016 code un my 2011 ram 5.7 The engine run but with reduced performance and Fuel efficiency is not very good, at times a sound similar to the friction of the timing chain, the pressure already at nominal temperature is 16psi and 20mph from 43psi to 44psi ......What do you think it could be?
“Test drive”? You mean “ops check”, sir? Lol. Great video! I’ve worked in the aircraft business too. Now I’m studying at Riddle in Daytona to get my A&P.
Doing the lifters and camshaft in my 2007 Durango 5.7 with 152,000 miles. Is there a trick to getting the timing case cover off? That's where I am right now. It is loose at the top but seems stuck at the bottom. I did take the 5 oil pan bolts out but am stuck. Great video, thanks for posting it.
Bill Boswell Did you break the seal on the old gasket? I really needed to pry a little to get the cover to open up towards me. If so, maybe just RTV in the corners where the oil pan/engine meet?
Finally used a plastic body panel tool to lift the cover while wiggling the top and it came right off. Thanks for the replies. Pretty ticked off having to do the lifters and camshaft when the engine has been meticulously maintained since new. Poor manufacturing on those parts I was told by several people. $900 in parts and fluids and head machine costs compared to dealer's quote of $4400.
Great content! I know the video is old but it’s worth a try. I have a 2003 hemi that is so full of rust that I can’t see any marks what so ever on the chain. My question is how can I set the timing before removing that chain without marks. Thanks I’m advance!
Been awhile but recall defined discoloration on chain links for timing purposes. Are you sure nothing found? This vehicle has 300K so pretty good example. Now it has 360K miles
No because the timing chain didn't break. The chain was getting ready to break due to the tensioner rubbing into it but it held on. Had the chain broke the engine would have suffered catastrophic failure.
Obviously your truck is back running but I noticed you put the colored links on chain opposite of what the manufacturer says or alldata the two colored links go to crank sprocket and single colored link to cam sprocket while #1 piston at top dead center or do you know something specific for installing that way ? Nice job by the way 👍🏿
I guess it probably wouldn’t make a difference being if. Oth old and new chains have same amount of links and cam/crank sprockets have same amount of teeth as long as cam is clocked at 12 and crank clocked at 6 you can’t go wrong. My reason for asking is because I’m building my 06 charger 5.7 L and I’m at this point of installing sprockets and chain but looking at all data and online they all say the two colored links go to crank sprocket and single colored link to cam, I’m nervous now LoL .
blocc boy if OEM chain and gear set then follow alldata. Turn it through carefully a couple of times. If wrong it will stop turning freely for the obvious. Good luck with the build.
@@mediajunkie2195 I contacted cloyes and they didnt have a instruction set, they sent me an image with the two links at the bottom like OEM I installed mine like yours and I haven't had any issues, other than a random bank 1 lean code that comes on every once in a blue moon but then goes off. That may be unrelated though Truck has been like this for 2 years about now, no issues. We might be a tooth off though
@@noidontthinksolol Because you are killing two birds with one stone and its piece of mind. If the oil pump fails, you have to do the job all over again at the point of removing the rad, and all the Pulleys and such just to get the cover off. I mean you took the oil pump out already and it has almost 300,000 Miles on it, might as well replace it but that's just me. But they do hardly ever fail. But not my truck, not my HEMI.
CAUTION: The timing chain must be installed with the single plated link aligned with the dot and or paint marking on the camshaft sprocket. The crank- shaft sprocket is aligned with the dot and or paint marking on the sprocket between two plated timing chain links.-From 2004 Dodge Ram Factory Service Manual 5.7
My HEMI has 260k and my timing chain is slowly going. Thanks for the video I love DIY vids
Heck, I replaces Ferrari timing/tensioners/pulleys/rollers/thermostat/water pump at 30k.
Glad that yours lasted close to 300k.
Thank you for sharing.
Hey excellent video. I have same cement mixing bucket. That’s a lot of miles. Still going strong. It’s been 4 years you still have it. Have a nice day
joseph puchel - still in family 360k miles. Runs great
Oil pump: Next time remove all 4 bolts from oil pump and twist clockwise. You will then be able to get a box end wrench in there. Never touching the oil pan.
Lynn Chelo - excellent thanks that and for commenting.
I was able to get the pickup tube bolt out this way, but it’s not easy. After I had it slightly loosened I looped safety wire around the bolt between the head and the captured washer and was able to use that as a “wrench” to work it out without dropping it into the oil pan. Took a half hour. Haven’t put it back together yet...not sure how I’ll do that but I’m so not going to deal with dropping that oil pan.
Good to know
Thank u bro. I was thinking I could do that but wanted to see anyone else has tried this
liked the video, and liked the 300k miles and stick shift truck. I also liked painting the date on the cam "gear", though I would have written the mileage, too. A couple corrections: you don't need to bathe all the cam bolt threads in LocTite, just a few drops on the engaged part of clean, dry threads is sufficient. Heat does not "activate" the threadlocker. Lack of oxygen hardens the threadlocker. Sufficient heat actually melts the threadlocker.
I think I would have gone with a new oil pump, were I that far into it, but that's just me. Anyway thanks for the video.
Wicking thread locking used. Thanks for commenting.
Damn Buddy your truck is a great example of the great trucks Dodge used to Make..love my 04 ram 4x4 2500 5.7 no major issues with my truck iam original owner..167k miles..👊
Take care of them and they’ll run forever. Thanks for commenting!
Just changed timing set on 1988 318 engine. No tensioner on that old thing. Should run forever.
A+ Video. Good instruction and to the point. Probably the best damn F-ing DIY automotive video on youtube. Thanks for posting
Thanks.... I think. Your ride is a Hemi Ram or one of the go fast Cars?
300,000 miles. Impressive. Most miles I've had is 265,000 in an 87 Voyager with a 4cyl. I have a T&C with over 200,000 miles. TFS
With all the folks I've seen with valve guide and lifter problems, its nice to see one actually make it to 300,000 miles. I've got an '07 with 175,000 miles. Everything about it is fine today but I feel like I'm driving a time bomb hearing all the troubles that others have had.
Jon - Thanks for commenting. Nothing lasts forever right?. By preventative Maintenace to key areas such as timing chain, valve springs, guides and faithful oil changes my vehicles go the distance. This one just got sold for $3K and had 345,000 miles on her.
What mileage did you do the valve springs and guides? You have to pull the heads to do the guides don't you?
Jon Dison ...Hmm I’ll have to look at my other videos to answer mileage on valve spring breakage question. I want to say like 250K. Never left me stranded though. Take a look at my first valve spring vid. The second one was to change the seals which I should have done the first go.
Valve guides are done by a machine shop and yes to your question about having to pull the heads for replacement. Valve seals can be done like my video shows.
grumpy old fart good luck! Never allow early hemi engine to overheat. The engine in this video never was operated with cooling problems and never once was operated overheated.
I've got a 05 Ram Daytona with 150K and nothing has failed...yet. From what I hear, We must have gotten the only one's that hasn't had problems.
I thought I was the only other one with a 04 dodge 5.7 hemi with 286,000 and no problems original drivetrain 5 speed auto still shifting strong own since new.
This is exactly what I needed. Thank you for making an easy to understand video. Huge help man. Thank you!
Thanks for commenting
That doesn't look too bad. Thx. I have an 05. Treats me better than my ex ever did. Only been towed 1x. The starter w/o any warning took a dump. Salt Here in N NY eats corrodes everything. Replaced water pump bcuz salt ate thru steel line. Liquid steel, & Duct tape got me home.🤣
04-07 were great years for Dodge
I believe the correct Foot Pounds for the camshaft bolt is 90 foot pounds. Not 30 or 35. Can’t remember what you said
nice truck. its good to see she's been good to you. i bought a 2010 hemi and i hope i have the same luck. cheers.
I understand the MDS on the later HEMI"s acts up. Mine had a valve spring break. Otherwise very reliable. Good luck to you.
Wow, I thought I was one of the only people with a 5 speed gasser ram 2500. Looks great. Hope you still have it!
What an excellent video. I am still enjoying my 05 Dodge 2500 HEMI. Right there with ya!
Rick Reid - thanks for commenting. Sold truck last month. It had 352,000 miles.
i just did this job and your video was super helpfil man. Thanks!
Something i noticed was my dodge factory service manual said to align the single colored link with the 12 o'clock position of the camshaft sprocket and the dual colored links were aligned with the 6 o'clock position of the crank sprocket. this is reverse of what you show in the video.
Maybe due to me replacing with non OEM. Cloyes??? Not sure. Did you use OEM parts?
i did use an oem mopar chain so that may have been it. dont think it makes much difference anyway. thanks again man
Amigo desde venezuela te pregunto:
Cambiaste el refigerante., la bomba de agua nueva? Solo cambiaste el tensor roto y los demás componentes también los cambiastes? Que aceite pusiste a? Y saber si ella te soñaba feo?
I had mine done at dodge dealership and just noticed my alternator bolt was loose I took it out with my hand . They should of checked that correct before I left or gave me the car back correct?
Great job. Excellent mechanical and video work.
Those engines are so solid. It never has to work hard.. Lazy power all day long.
A big thanks. They are good engines but not perfect. Thanks also for taking the time to comment.
Will be pulling heads when the timing chain breaks,interfernace engine bending valves.There was a recall on this too by Chrysler.I seen this with a 2008 Dodge Charger,bent most of the valves.Can't get the parts aftermarket,from Chrysler only.The cam bolt,tightn with an impact,no need to torque it down.
Great video! I would mention that the oil pump can in fact be removed without taking out any oil pan bolts (aside from the ones connected to the timing cover). Remove the 4 bolts and with a little bit of effort should be able to rotate the oil pump clockwise just enough to access the oil pump pickup bolt.
I think the only things that were not addressed in the video; How did you remove the camshaft bolt? Impact? Also when reinstalling the harmonic balancer/pulley did you just bang it on and use the bolt to snug it back up? Or a installer tool/longer bolt?
Thanks again!
Mark M thanks for commenting. I wasn’t as fortunate as you. I wasn’t able to rotate the pump enough to get even close to pulling the pick up bolt. I think it has something to do with the 2500 4 bolt main caps. Yes to impact gun for cam bolt. 3/8” drive Milwaukee. Harmonic balancer went on far enough to use the bolt to draw her down.
How did you get your #1 cylinder top dead center and don’t it have to be done before you remove the timing chain and components
Very nice. Did this on my 460 f350. Now have to do the same on my sons 2002 ram 1500 . Popping out of intake. Chain jumped a tooth or 2
I've got a 2014 Charger R/T with the 5.7 Liter Hemi engine, it has about 65k miles on it. Haven't had any problems out of it whatsoever, I hope that dodge exceeds their reputation with this engine, I want it to last as long as possible!
Change the oil change the oil change the oil. LOL. Seriously Change the oil faithfully. Don't the hemi overheat ever. If it does??? Sell it. Good luck.
nice job, think I could do the same after watching,, lots of good feed back
Giving back to youtube if you know what I mean. Amateur vids are sometimes hard to watch. I tried to hold camera still but hard to do while using tools. LOL
Very nice thorough work. nicely done! 300k miles, should do 600k.
Thanks for the positive reply. Nice of you to say. Truck is at 336,944. I got lucky with this one. I'm typically not a Dodge fan but this one was a good one.
sure thing. It was probably built on a Wednesday. no joke. if it was built on a Friday every nut and bolt would be loose.
I have a Chrysler 300c 5.7 hemi I think I need this replaced as well. My car started fine then when I parked cut it off and tried turning back on wouldn’t start. When I had it in reverse heard clunking noise like timing chain was hitting something not sure what it is. But no messages on my dash system says ok.
Elegant Elliott sorry to hear. Easy job on 5.7 in truck.
Just pulled my cover at 163k miles, 04 ram 5.7 5-45rfe. Tensioner isn't broken, chain is pretty damn tight still
Replacing it anyway
Your video although good isn't very clear about a couple things here:
1) AC compressor has a 3rd bolt in the back, what a weird design. I snapped the 3rd back leg of my compressor thinking it was just stuck after removing the 2 big bolts like the Alternator is setup.
2) The timing procedure. The cam gear has a dot that needs to be at 12oc, the crank gear has a dot that needs to be at 6oc, and the timing chain has 3 links that have identifying marks, they look like squares.
The 2 squared links that are side by side, the cam gear dot needs to be in the middle of the two link. The single squared link needs to be right on the crank gear dot.
Hope this helps
I didn't have any iPhone coverage of the third compressor bolt. It is in-fact a weird design. Concerning the timing, I used aftermarket timing set. Cloyes to be exact so the timing marks were different than the OEM set and manual reflected. Glad to hear your up and running. Mine was shot at 300,000 miles. SHe's still on the road now at 345,000
Enjoyed watching and good job as well. My Dodge 07 1500 currently has 234,000 miles on it and I’ve been thinking it’s probably over due. I service very regularly ever since new and never over rev the engine. Curious if permatex of any kind is used or O ring gaskets oil pan & water pump sealing everything? I need to buy a manual obviously. Thanks again for sharing!
jared Last - 2007 was a good year for Dodge. Quality products during that year. I didn’t use any sealers on pan, cover nor water pump.
Great Video. thanks for taking the time to post it. I am changing the timing gasket and the Crank seal on my 05 HEMI and I have 1 question. What sealant if any do you put at the bottom of the timing cover? Also if you know off the top of your head. What is the torque specs for the timing cover? Thanks again, KP
Permatex Ultra Grey Rigid High-Torque RTV Silicone and 21 lbs or 250inch pounds torque for the cover and water pump bolts
I like to know. What made you do the work you did on the Hemi? I'm aware the tensor for the timing chain had broken.
Where driving when this happened? And what kind of noise there if any?
Some thing went on my truck, and just got the same parts you installed and changing the oil pump. I know the oil pump is failing because the oil light is on. And it has enough oil and I can feel the motor having low pressure.
Was there noise like ticking, or something in that nature?
No. Engine was running okay. I chose to replace timing chain and tensioner as prevention type of maintenance only
Hey before you changed the timing chain tensioner on your truck by chance did it make a slapping noise? Or any kind of noise?
No noise that I could hear. Only changed because of high mileage
Quick question. I'm about to install the harmonic balancer and was wondering what you used to install it. I have a Cal-Van tools harmonic balancer installer kit,however I've heard horror stories about the adapter breaking off inside the the crank. Any input would be appreciated .
+Richard Fink I used the crankshaft bolt using impact gun.
For what ever reason my HEMI crank bolt was long enough to fully seat the Harmonic Balancer the whole way down. No harmonic balancer install kit used on this HEMI.
My boat SBC 5.7 was a different story and required an install tool.
Your videos help out alot thanks man
Well done! Say, when did you replace your fuel pump? Ever? How about the alternator? How many miles did you get from the original? My 2011 1500? 142k. The starter went out at about 100k. Thinking the pump or alternator will be next. Oh, and the serpentine tensioner? Good for about 100k too. Best to do that before it leaves a person stranded. Mine let go two blocks from the house, very convenient.
My 2008 alternator went south at 153,000. It's only one data point, but gives you an idea.
Very impressive video...a job well done. I've heard that the HEMI tensioner is made of plastic & is prone to failure. Was the replacement tensioner all metal? Also I have to ask if you use synthetic oil & how often did you change it? Thanks for your valuable time.
Replacement set from Cloyes was metal and nylon but a better design.
.If you had to do it over would you have just pulled the motor, and replaced everything, or was the time worth the effort?
Pat Seaser - Truck is still on road and running great. 54000 additional miles since this video. My Mother in law drives it. I got lucky with this truck right?
@@mediajunkie2195 That is incredible!! And I don't know if it's luck or extreme preventative maintenance! Thanks for the reply, I sincerely appreciate it. Also great video!
Other then the chain any other problems with the 5.7 Hemi? How much oil dose it burn and what kind did you use?
Thanks! Anthony
Yes, I had a valve spring break. See you tube videos. I replaced the lower control arms. See my other videos. Never uses oil. 7quarts on always on oil dip stick from oil change to oil change. Used various types of oil but mostly non synthetic but faithful changes at 3000 miles.
Great truck! Thanks for posting, I need to do this on my hemi with 200k. Oh man, manual transmission would be the best!
It should be noted that the tensioners on the Hemi break and usually trash the cam and heads. The Hemi is an all aluminium interference engine. Your truck engine is likely a clearance motor?
James Palmer yeap. Henceforth the intention of this video.
Thanks for the view at 2:09. I'm doing a water pump and didn't do a great job of keeping track of the hardware.
Great job, great truck.
I have a question for you I got a Hemi 5.7 2007. My oil pressure gauge quit working wife was driving home from Tulsa. So I ordered a new one online from California and it arrived today. I slipped the old one out new one in and plugged it up. Cleared the computer and started truck still reads no oil pressure but runs great. I am stumped. Was wondering if you had any ideas is there a fuse i looked in fuse box but didn't see anything.
Hmm. Not a clue. Did you join a forum yet? I am on Dodgeforum.com as well as one Cummins. Most oil pressure indications on cars are resistance type sender units. Higher oil pressure typically equates to lower resistance and result is direct reading on the gauge. I would think surely Dodge has followed suit but not 100% on this.
Have you checked the sending unit? I think its next to the filter but don't recall specifically.
William Meyer . u need to replace the oil pressure sending unit
I love the video.
I'm at 145K and been doing lots of preventive maintenance.
How long did this take you if I may ask?
Rick DeShane - I started just before lunch and test drove at around 4:00. Thanks for commenting.
Awesome video... Mines a 2003 1500, 333k, and just like yours, I've never had to have it towed... Just bought a new dodge ram 1500 2017, identical to my 03, now I have twins lol... Have the gasket behind the timing cover gone out and I think I'm going to replace everything I can going in to get it including the timing... Awesome video though... It'll make me feel better about doing it myself
how did u know or found out that is was broken?
I didn't. Preventive maintenance told me a vehicle with 300,000 miles needed the timing chain looked at.
Hello! What oil do you use for your 2500 ram mine only has 130 000 kms and it’s noise but the garage only put 5w20 in my truck...
Good video! Studying up because evidently my 5.7 should have fallen apart already. 05 Ram Daytona 5.7 150K. Nothing failed yet.
STORMY BRINSON - prevention is key. Thanks for commenting.
Have the same exact truck, same year. Motor blew at the same exact mileage u have rn lol.
Bright White Hemi Great! Guess I’ll start stockpiling parts. 😬
Just drove truck in this video two days ago. 381200 miles on it. My mother in law sold it to her neighbor.
Media Junkie I’ll be curious how many miles my truck will achieve. Good preventative maintenance, good driving practices and a fair amount of luck will be needed. Good to hear high mileages are attainable!
Did you ever replace the valve springs? I read they had weak valve springs, not sure if it's a comon problem.
I have a 5.7 hemi 2004
Yes, I have two videos on this. ruclips.net/video/ImaXqamd8r0/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/ndjJ383vHgo/видео.html
Thanks for making that video, I have 161k miles on my 06 Dodge Charger, and have been thinking to myself should I change the timing chain, belts, tensioner, & oil pump soon, I really love the reliability of this Hemi, as long as they're maintained who knows how long they'll last, I use only Royal Purple or mobile one for oil changes as well as the transmission and axel, what brand of motor oil do you use? And again thanks for the video
HEMI 5.7's are reliable up to the very point they fail and grenade causing catastrophic damage. Any new parts you throw at her to keep her up and running as preventive will pay for it self all around. Plus by keeping up with the valve train you'll double the life. Then drive it like you stole it. 2006 was a great year for Dodge.
My 5.7 Hemi Police engine loves Royal Purple, it may just be switching from standard to premium is what it likes but its still worth looking into. @Media Junkie I absolutely agree, the 5.7Hemi if maintained is incredibly reliable, the only common issues Ive seen is ticking valve train but thats not particularly dangerous, half the time seafoaming the engine is enough to fix it, sometimes you need to change some parts of the valve train but oh well. As for me personally the only issue my Hemi's had is blowing the seals on the NAG1 5 speed auto's sensor housing but fixing that is nothing difficult by any stretch. I hear the new 8speed auto based off the old bulet proof torqueflite transmissions is incredible
Did you use any gasket sealer between the bottom of the timing cover and oil pan or any gasket sealer on the timing cover gasket to block?
Tyler Felts - I think I used a small amount in corners. To long ago to recall.
Was this issue (broken tensioner), giving you drivability issues? Any backfiring) stumbling? Hesitation? Loss of power in low rpms? Thanks.
j d yes to all your concerns
Did you get a engine light with a cam sensor signal fault code with that worn timing gear set?
That's what I'm getting and hard starts.
@@joeysanchez5926 the one I was working on was very low on oil.
what was truck doing to make u change it was it making a simular knock to a rod knock sound? thanks
Truck was running fine. No noises what so ever. I chose to replace as preventive maintenance due to extreme high mileage. ticking is typically valve train related. Knocking however could in fact be a rod or busted flywheel where the torque converter bolts up.
What brand of oil have you been using and what grade? Conventional, high mileage, full synthetic? How often have you done your oil changes?
Cheapest oil changes I could find such as Walmart or local guys. However faithful every day 3-4000 miles since new.
What was your total cost in parts, I'm going do mine soon it has a 170000 onit but runs fine just don't want to have it break.
+Harold B
Rock Auto invoice was $202 Cloyes Timing Set, Fel-Pro Gasket kit for cover, Gates. Water Pump, Pulley, Tensioner, kit with a new belt. Upper and lower Radiator Hose Thermostat.
NAPA was $21 for 2 gallons of Zerek G05 coolant and $35 for 7 quarts of oil and filter
Lowest bill was $12 for concrete mixing pan
Dollar General $2 for 2 gallons of distilled water.
$75 tool rental for harmonic balancer from Autozone (Refunded)
Grand total was $237 - Don't wait to change
Was going to ask the symptoms of one being broken I let off throttle on mine and sounds like metal on metal got told lifters or exhaust leak then asked could it be timing chain tensioner won’t make a noise driving just when I let off throttle
No symptoms. Truck had 300,000 miles............... so I just felt it needed checked out. Good choice.
Thanks
Did the timing chain jump a tooth or 2? How did you know something was wrong with it? I have a 03 ram also and it started running real rough by the time I got home I herd a heavy tap in the motor. ( not a knock) I'm wondering if my timing chain jumped. Just trying to diagnose it my self. Any thoughts?
fan boy i think 300,000 miles on a gas engine is pretty good.. GM has its issues too. its always a role of the dice..
BTW the engine now has 349K miles on it.
Nope it did not jump timing. I chose to change out timing set as prevention only due to high mileage.
Your problem could be a broken spring or valve seat has dropped. 03s were common for both especially dropped valve seat if it ever overheated. Hopefully your problem is limited to just a broken valve spring as that's easily fixable. Dropped valve seats and broken timing chains are typically catastrophic.
Dude you are the man!
+babak1969van - Thanks, I assume the video was a help or are you amazed that someone is changing a timing chain on a vehicle with 300,000 Miles???
+Media Junkie I appreciate cars that have worked and have high miles but they are still rocking! A Ram truck is not a trailer queen, it's a work horse so 300miles is a great deal. Means you have taken a good care of it. I have a 2005 magnum with the 5.7 hemi and 250Km. I am just getting prepared for the day that it needs the same treatment! Good luck with that truck!
+babak1969van Here lately seems I'm uploading Ram how to videos weekly. I guess it won't be long til this one gets crushed.
+Media Junkie
Well thats life and what can we do! I love my Magnum, it has over 250Km on it and I hate loosing her for any reason but I am getting prepared for it. I hope one day I can afford a Challenger RT.
What's your Hwy Mpg? Rear gear ratio? How can you not be tempted to buy a newer one with the 5 link rear end? It must ride like a Cadillac compare to all other 3/4 ton trucks
I Know You're Right But - I would suggest having a compression test done on all the cylinders these engines are known for poor cooling Chanels and can bent valves due to overheating this situation won’t mix water and oil but it will make it sound like a diesel truck
I know this is years later but I had a question for diagnostic purposes. Did you notice a rattling noise when in low rpm range to determine it being the tensioner?
Not that I remember but know I had dual exhaust so not sure I would have noticed
@@mediajunkie2195 ok thanks man
When the tensioner broke, how did the engine immediately start running? Did it start shuddering like you was driving on a washboard?
What lights came on on your instrument panel.
My 2014 5.7 let go on the way home from work tonight.
It started shuddering like I was on a washboard, the check engine light came on, there was another light, and also like a red lightning bolt in between reversed parentheses came on and a message came on about the engine was derated. I made it to the shoulder of the freeway, It was shaking barely running then it shut down.
I got it towed home, got it started, it was shuddering, sounded like it was firing on an intake stroke.
Your symptoms would help.
Thanks
Engine ran normal as the engine stayed in time. Had it slipped a tooth things would have been ugly. Again only accessed the chain as preventive measures due to high miles.
This happened to me today in drive thru sudden clacking noise. Truck shuddered in drive till it stalled. It started back up rattle was in and out had full power but hasn’t came back but I’m at 130k and believe it’s tensioners because it’s a 2012
@moemoe48210 Mine turned out to be a broken intake valve spring on no.7 cylinder. Also had a broken valve guide on that same valve.
@@moemoe48210 Wrong cylinder, it was no.5 cylinder
@@jville533what codes did you get
Hopefully you would answer this so long ago how far did u drop oil pan for oil pump pickup tube bolt and did u reuse the oil pan gasket or put new on thanks
Loosened oil pan bolts just enough to get bolt and tube free. I reused gasket which was in great shape.
@@mediajunkie2195I was also going to ask how you resealed the oil pan without taking it out. Hopefully mine will be in good enough shape to reuse as well. 🤞
@@jondoe4667 Its a seal so once you reinstalled the cover and tighten the bolts the rubber seal is good to go. At least mine was
Have you ever had to replace Lifters /Cam
Not yet on a running hemi motor. I have on full rebuilds but not a hemi
Nice work,
The "Reignited" channel said the cam sprocket bolt gets torqued to 90lb's, you say 35, who's right?
It’s 90 lol. I’m rebuilding mine now and just made the same comment before seeing yours.
I hope his shit doesn’t come loose 😂😂
Should of replace the oil pump while you were there.
thanks for the Video
So did you have to prime the oil pump also how did you get the harmonic balancer back on
Did not have to prime the oil pump and used the same bolt that secures the harmonic balancer to draw it home
Liked your video was wondering did you put new gasket on water pump?
David Wilson Yes to new packing installed on water pump. It was included with the gates water pump.
Lol just cant shake the military feeling i see. Great video
My truck, 2003 ram hemi, was making a slight random ticking while idleing and one day as I was coming of the freeway it started to rough idle at low RPMs and I had to step on the gas while idleing so it wouldn't die to make it home, and now it won't even start, what could it be? It has 143k
Juan Cabriales remove the valve covers and look for a broken valve spring.
Here is a video I did with identical symptoms as you described.
ruclips.net/video/ImaXqamd8r0/видео.html
@@mediajunkie2195 I will check it out
Was this engine making and noise when at idle on the driver's side? Kinda like chain clicking/clacking... It goes away when oil pressure goes up with rpm at 1k. It's been normal for this truck for the 3 years I have had it.
Brad Downey - No noise heard. Only changed due to high mileage. Thanks
Possibly exhaust manifold bolts have snapped? Have the same sound in mine but it isn't worth fixing.
My him blower 3 lifters all to Peace's and can I replace the head and lifters and be alrite
I have a 2009 ram laramie 2500 with 117,000 km on it, is it recomendable to change timing chain , water pump and belts already?
I doubt at 117000KM your needing any major work such as timing chain. The serpentine belt and water pump can be inspected externally and replaced as needed. Good luck.
Media Junkie Thank you!
Media Junkie . What about a 10 second rattling noise on a cold start of my truck? Is that normal , it also has this ticking noise On the driver side when Im driving and becomes more noticeable when slowing down.
Jacob Rodriguez Nothing will replace being pro active and investigating noises. Worthy concern you have as rattling should not be heard at anytime. Fortunately if your HEMI is in-fact begging for a timing chain inspection then go at it. As you can see the job is not hard. Good luck.
It could be the exhaust manifold gasket. you can check it from under the truck to see if all bolts are in place.
Quick question. Were you able to remove the oil pump without completely removing the oil pan? I need to change my pump and am trying not to have to remove the entire pan
Does the tensioner have a pin in it on the left side? I don't recall pulling one out
Trey Cox the Cloyes timing set shown in this video did have a pin for ease of installation. Each set is different and may not. Thanks
Can’t fine any videos for a 2005 magnum rt HEMI
how much fuel milage did you gain
Mike Quesenberry no mileage gain that I noticed but didn't check. Thanks
Oh, so there is no tensioning pulley and all the tension is coming from the sliders? Would like to replace the timing kit and not very sure what's need to be replaced with it. Guess an antifreeze.
Correct no tensioner. Simply a spring plate with nylons to keep it from slapping the cover. Kit will have four pieces. Cam gear, crank gear, chain and tension plate.
@@mediajunkie2195 Man thanks a lot for replying so quickly. Yes, I saw the kit, and looked for pulleys but saw only ones for a belt. Now I know why. Thanks again
I have the same truck it cranks when I try to start it was just wondering if that's what happens when the time chain is broken
Debbie Mauricio how many miles? I understand Dodge had a series of years whereby the chain tensioners broke and chain breakage causing catastrophic engine failure at low miles. This video is to my high mileage ram as prevention only. No prior warnings whatsoever ever and it never jumped timing. Truck now has around 330,000 miles.
@mediajunkie what's up with those tags, I see them all over the place where I live?
Tags?
The "FLY" tag on your front bumper.
@@MechanicalMercenary I'm a pilot. They sell them at airport pilot shops
actually, i have the P0016 code un my 2011 ram 5.7 The engine run but with reduced performance and Fuel efficiency is not very good, at times a sound similar to the friction of the timing chain, the pressure already at nominal temperature is 16psi and 20mph from 43psi to 44psi ......What do you think it could be?
ObedGrind
Vvt sensor screens dirty/broken
“Test drive”? You mean “ops check”, sir? Lol. Great video! I’ve worked in the aircraft business too. Now I’m studying at Riddle in Daytona to get my A&P.
Great school. Most Riddlers become high ups in the aviation maintenance industry. Good luck!
Doing the lifters and camshaft in my 2007 Durango 5.7 with 152,000 miles. Is there a trick to getting the timing case cover off? That's where I am right now. It is loose at the top but seems stuck at the bottom. I did take the 5 oil pan bolts out but am stuck. Great video, thanks for posting it.
Bill Boswell hmm harmonic balancer removed right? Maybe the oil pan gasket is welded to the bottom of the cove?..
Bill Boswell Did you break the seal on the old gasket? I really needed to pry a little to get the cover to open up towards me. If so, maybe just RTV in the corners where the oil pan/engine meet?
Bill Boswell ac compressor has hidden bolt on back. No prying should be needed.
Finally used a plastic body panel tool to lift the cover while wiggling the top and it came right off. Thanks for the replies. Pretty ticked off having to do the lifters and camshaft when the engine has been meticulously maintained since new. Poor manufacturing on those parts I was told by several people. $900 in parts and fluids and head machine costs compared to dealer's quote of $4400.
Media Junkie saw that one on another RUclips video so I expected it. Thx
So you did all that work just to put a rock auto timing set on it. Why wouldn't you get the parts from Chrysler?
Jordan Vasquez.. not sure. I guess convenience and great success with cloyes parts. This job is not hard btw.
Great content!
I know the video is old but it’s worth a try.
I have a 2003 hemi that is so full of rust that I can’t see any marks what so ever on the chain.
My question is how can I set the timing before removing that chain without marks. Thanks I’m advance!
Been awhile but recall defined discoloration on chain links for timing purposes. Are you sure nothing found? This vehicle has 300K so pretty good example. Now it has 360K miles
When the timing chain tensioner broke it didn't bend any rods?
No because the timing chain didn't break.
The chain was getting ready to break due to the tensioner rubbing into it but it held on.
Had the chain broke the engine would have suffered catastrophic failure.
You're a baller dude!! Sick like!
Was your timing chain ticking afterwards?
No ticking ever heard
Sir i have to do this on a 2005 dodge magnum 5.7.
Do i have to take the water pump and radiator please let me know
Not sure about the radiator for Magnum. But yes to water pump.
Obviously your truck is back running but I noticed you put the colored links on chain opposite of what the manufacturer says or alldata the two colored links go to crank sprocket and single colored link to cam sprocket while #1 piston at top dead center or do you know something specific for installing that way ? Nice job by the way 👍🏿
Cloyes timing set called for it as such. OEM set not available in local area.
I guess it probably wouldn’t make a difference being if. Oth old and new chains have same amount of links and cam/crank sprockets have same amount of teeth as long as cam is clocked at 12 and crank clocked at 6 you can’t go wrong. My reason for asking is because I’m building my 06 charger 5.7 L and I’m at this point of installing sprockets and chain but looking at all data and online they all say the two colored links go to crank sprocket and single colored link to cam, I’m nervous now LoL .
Both*
blocc boy if OEM chain and gear set then follow alldata. Turn it through carefully a couple of times. If wrong it will stop turning freely for the obvious. Good luck with the build.
@@mediajunkie2195 I contacted cloyes and they didnt have a instruction set, they sent me an image with the two links at the bottom like OEM
I installed mine like yours and I haven't had any issues, other than a random bank 1 lean code that comes on every once in a blue moon but then goes off. That may be unrelated though
Truck has been like this for 2 years about now, no issues. We might be a tooth off though
It a good idea to change oil pump while you're doing this??
Scott Schmitz - Thanks for commenting
Scott Schmitz - Truck has accumulated 84000 additional miles since this video. Thanks for commenting
@@noidontthinksolol I used to own a Ford. Im extremely paranoid. I would have changed the oil pump while I was at it.
@@noidontthinksolol Because you are killing two birds with one stone and its piece of mind. If the oil pump fails, you have to do the job all over again at the point of removing the rad, and all the Pulleys and such just to get the cover off. I mean you took the oil pump out already and it has almost 300,000 Miles on it, might as well replace it but that's just me. But they do hardly ever fail. But not my truck, not my HEMI.
@@kevkev6706 yep, i would have changed oil pump and water pump. Dont want to go back in there again👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
When that broke did it make a terrible ticking sound
Not that I heard due to loud exhaust but probably was ticking
@@mediajunkie2195 when it let go did u have a shake during acceleration and lost of power
very great work like it
Did you replace the oil pump too or reuse the old one?
Reused the old one.engine runs great 72000 miles additional since this video
Rickey Driskill better to put a new one to be safe
@@elgransaviosalmonsalami6077 thats my logic of thinking if it was mine. Just safe insurance
Rickey Driskill Hmm Okay. Thanks?
6 years late but it's a single chain on top with the dot and 2 on the bottom with the crank.
That's a negitive, ghost rider.
CAUTION: The timing chain must be installed with
the single plated link aligned with the dot and or
paint marking on the camshaft sprocket. The crank-
shaft sprocket is aligned with the dot and or paint
marking on the sprocket between two plated timing
chain links.-From 2004 Dodge Ram Factory Service Manual 5.7
How did you get the timing cover off without dropping the oil pan?
I would also like to know this..
Take the front I think 5 bolts out (of the oil pan) and it slips right off to the front of the truck
is the cam bolt a torque to yield bolt?
Not in dodge OEM manual. Torque say's 90Ft Lbs