You are the 3.6 liter pentastar man really like how you explain things to solve problems so if compression is really low on a cylinder you should remove and inspect your cylinder head on that bank correct yes I subscribed to your channel
@@OnlineMechanicTips I got a Chrysler 200 2013 with a 3.6 and it has excess coolant filling the resivoir Up whenever my foot is on the gas any suggestions ? I just had new gaskets placed by dealership and only sign is coolant keep coming out the resivoir and runs hot
@@OnlineMechanicTips head gaskets we’re replaced but car still overheat I took off the oil cooler and drain oil the oil was very thin I took off the oil pan and you can see coolant have made it’s way into the oil pan also the same from the oil cooler
3.6L penastar engine. Check engine light is on ,code reads p300, p306. I had the plugs,spark plug and fuel injector changed in cylinder #6 . But the code came back . Do think it's a cylinder head ?
Thanks bud. Its only easy because I have now done a few. I get a lil worried when got look at these simple looking vids and just assume that its a easy job. That could get you in troblem, so I make a point to mention that you have to understand the timing setup and engine mechanics before you just dive in there head first. Thanks for watching bud.
2017 grand caravan GT 3.6. Cylinder five misfire. Compression good. Idle and low speed very rough. Terrible MPG yet runs fantastic at higher RPMs. Yank head? Great video!! Subscribed
Wow a lot of money was spent chasing ghosts . I can understand the risk/reward at the dealership on the head replacement. A 35 dollar valve would have been better than a head on the pocket book lol great stuff as always my friend
I'd probably try the usual first but if it was a dead miss and you could hear it when it cranks then it would have to have a compression test on all cylinders or the one you know has the miss. I had to do similar when I did the belt on the Neon. I even cranked it around twice to make sure it stayed on the marks then started it with the front of the engine off to make sure it ran ok before I put everything back together.
@@OnlineMechanicTips That's the one I had since 2005. I should have done the tensioner and idler wheel but I broke so I only replaced what was bad at the time. It locked up the tensioner idler setup and took out the belt with only 35k on the belt so I gave up and got the RT Charger. It had almost 190k on it and still ran great. It had bad paint and the drivers door hinge mounting point and the door got damaged and I could never get the replacement door right so figured wasn't worth fixing again considering it probably needed a head rebuild or new head. If it had been nice I probably would have put a pt 2.4 or a turbo 2.4 in it.
Sorry to say it but yes. I pretty much knew what I would see when I removed the head. I think this was a 2015 model. I was told this problem was corrected with the bash of engines that was built after 2015. There was an extended warranty extension on all the 2011-2013 models for this problem. They extended the warranty to 150k miles. But likely all those year models are over the 150k mile mark. Its still a low % rate of them that will have this issue tho. And its always on bank 2..smh
@@OnlineMechanicTips nice job! Quick question, I'm having a misfired on cylinder 3, and I have replaced all sparkplugs, all coils and injectors are working perfectly fine, I have compression in all cylinders and there isn't any camshaft wear, but I'm still having the misfired, any idea or suggestions of what may be happening with it??? It's a dodge Journey 3.6L Thanks for any info you can provide
Where do the oil galley bolts go! Anyone with the internet can see when you order a left cylinder head it doesn't come with oil gally bolts and yet NOONE shows a video of them being installed. Why?
I have a huge question and it’s giving me a headache. Saying I have a misfire in cylinder 1-2 on the 3.6 but the van is running hot and shaking at 55. But Monday I replaced fuel injector on cylinder 1 and now this is happening.
THOSE WERE BAD MOTORS NOTORIOUS FOR HEAD PROBLEMS. MY FRIEND IN HIS DURANGO BLEW THE HEAD GASKETS AND HE TOOK CARE OF IT. I BOUGHT MY 05 MERCURY MARINER WITH THE V6 3 LITER DURATEC ENGINE AT THE SAME TIME HE BOUGHT HIS DURANGO. I ABUSED MY V6 DURATEC TO DEATH NEVER WARMING THE CAR UP AND FLOORING THE PEDAL. RACING THE BALLS OFF OF IT AND ITS HAS CLOSE TO 200,000 MILES ON IT AND RUNS LIKE A CLOCK.
That’s for simplifying this in a quick video ! Wondering if you would replace camshafts and all rocker arms if they all seem to be in good shape(assuming valve replacement is the issue)?
Yep , I think I would prefer new heads part swap especially high mileage or rebuild and check then check plane on block and cylinder head . If it was my car I would check phaser or go new or high mileage do timing chain and water pump . I might even do oil pump and strainer then I could stay out of motor for many miles .
AS A RULE-OF-THUMB ALWAYS USE NEW HEAD BOLTS. OLD BOLTS ARE STRETCHED AND DON'T HAVE THE SPRINGING CLAMPING FORCE OF NEW BOLTS. WHERE THEY STRETCH TO ALLOW THE HEAD TO MATE TO THE BLOCK EVENLY.
late to the video but im having a issue where im getting codes for both low compression and missfire cylinder 2. is this something i should consider doing as well?
Chrysler parts direct says WARNING: Cylinder Heads Are Shipped WITHOUT Oil Gallery Bolts/Plugs, Bolt/Plug Kit 68154699AA MUST Be Used Or Trouble Codes Will Be Set.. I saw your video where you helped your family that had lose oil gallery plugs, so I know where those go. Also my new head had them installed, and they were in fact lose in my old head. My question is where do the bolts go? I can’t find the info anywhere. One bolt is short and one is long. Smh
Great insight. So, I'm one of those (as you mentioned around the 2:15 mark) that has been replacing everything (plug, coil, injector) while chasing a P0303 code. Even though I didn't hear any bad ticking, I came to the conclusion that it was probably a rocker or two. Well, after removing the valve cover, the rockers and cam lobes are pristine! BTW, I have a 2014 Jeep Cherokee 3.2l with 220k miles. I guess I need to do a compression check. Do you have a video showing how to do that on my engine?
My wifes 2018 with 80k (Grand Cherokee). Notice a rough idle with no cel. Find leaking from bank 2 valve cover gasket area all around. Week later get a p2098/P0157P300/P0174. Change the rear bank 2 02, as it was bad as well as the pcv, cleaned the oil and added die. WIth a proper scan tool i see the bank 2 intake cam is 3-4 degrees retarded at idle. Run the cam phaser cleaning process on the scan tool and now it runs slightly better but p2098/p0174 return. It shakes like a crazy at idle but doesnt flash the cel as before and has no misfire code. The strangest thing out of all this is the oil is clean, still changed it and checked filter which is clean and the engine makes ZERO top end noise. No ticks or anything. So im at the edge of my driveway diag borrowing a scan tool trying to figure out the next step. Its going to go to a proper mechanic after the holidays but the timing sucks. Any idea if im looking at interal phaser/cam issue? Trying to avoid a top end tear down and would hope a 2018 at 80k wouldnt need it already but Pentastars.... 3/10 are shitbox's if not more. Some are shit and some going 300k without issues, odd. Thanks for your time.
This was a vehicle I just purchased used from a dealership with warranty but refused to cover. Engine light came on day after purchase. Cylinder 6 misfire. All spark plugs replaced. Ignition coil replaced. Pev valve replaced. Next step I was told is new motor for $9000. It doesn't run bad, and I don't notice any issues. Can I continue driving it or is it something I need to either replace or get rid of?
Thanks for the video. Got a question tho. Would you suggest replacing the heads vs changing all rocker are and lifters, camshaft? I have a ticking noise
JT, you mentioned that the timing chains won’t come off the bottom of the crank sprocket, so we don’t have to worry about that. Does that apply to all year models of the 3.6? Thanks
Great video! My 2016 Grand Cherokee is throwing a p0302. I've already replaced the coils/plugs. Still having the rough idle and code come up. What would you suggest next?
You would first need to determine if the cause of the misfire secondary ignition or not but youve all ready replaced the coil and plug in that cyl, This may be a dumb question but did you actually do cyl number 2 (the upper plenium has to come off for that cyl on driver side front toward radiator) Also are you subscribed to the channel?
Good evening. I have a question. I have a 2019 chrysler 300. 3.6. With 58,000 miles. No codes. In the morning when I start the car it cranks smoothly no noise, no ticking valves. A soon as I give it a bit of with the car still in park. I hear a clatter noise. Once the car gets to operating temperature it won't replicate the noise! I know you have lots of people asking you stuff. I really hope you might have a bit of time to help me. I appreciate your time!! Thank you !!
Hello I have a ram 2019 V6 out of warranty. I have misfire in cylonders 2,4,6. The truck is running but I have white smoke and the truck shakes at idle . I took it to a mechanic and he changes the housing for the oil filter, coils and spark plugs but the problem was not solved. I have made a compression test today in all cylinders. I have 180 psi in cylinders 1,3,6. I have 130 psi in cylinders 2,4,6. Can you advise me what to do now ?
Im getting a cylinder 4 misfire on my 3.6L Compression test comes back fine. Coils firing fine, injectors firing fine. So I still dont know what too look at next.
@@OnlineMechanicTips I am subscribed now. Its a 2012 Dodge Durango. 171k miles. Misfire came outta nowhere. So did the parts cannon. Injectora, plugs, coils, map sensor, new upper and lower intake gaskets. And when that didnt work. I did a compression test all 6 cylinders within 5psi. Still cylinder 4 misfire and a p0172/p0175.
@@nissan300ztt Now keep in mind, the 2012 early built heads had the problems with the valves and the seat. Sometimes that would show up on a compression test and sometime not. Also a broken rocker arm could cause that if you hearing and ticking noises from that side. But because of those other 2 codes, the exhaust important. Have you had the cat conv replaced or anything like that?
@@OnlineMechanicTips O2 sensors were replaced. Fuel economy is still good. 24.7mpg on a recent trip to delaware from PA about 235 miles. Exhaust is clean.
2012 jeep cherokee just got the head replaced not too long ago but I am getting a 2 4 6 misfire did the coils, spark plugs bank 2 sensor 2 o2 and yet to find my problem also found a broken ground strap but still didn't fix my issue, would it be the crankshaft position sensor
Hey buddy, are you using a scan tool that will let you view misfire counters? If so, which cyl do you see counting? Also are you subscribed to the channel?
I've fought for too long to get the grenade pin in to lock the tensioner in place. I've always had to tie the chain to each side, replace the head and fight to get it all back together without dropping tensioner pieces. So, just how do you get the pin in the tensioner before pulling the head?
Using the proper tools, theres no need to fight with anything. This video shows how do it on and off the car. Also are you subscribed to the channel? ruclips.net/video/IYT7UGSL93s/видео.html
the gen 3 pentastars on pacificas apperantly blow em a lot i seen 3 at the local dealer when i went to visit my friend lol not good for me i have a pacifica lmao
Nice vid JT. I have a 2013 grand caravan. When I’m idling/parked for more than 5 mins the temp creeps up to a little before 3/4 on the gauge. It also tends to smell like coolant as well when this is happening. I’m having a rough idle, but no check engine light. I replaced thermostat, and the oil cooler with mopar parts. There’s no Leaks that I can see but the engine bay smells like coolant when I drive. Every 1-2 weeks I have to fill the reservoir, as it’s at or below the minimum line. What would you think this is? Thanks
How bout you just stay away from Mopar. How's that? No sense trying to give out assumption advice. What exactly are you even talking about "problem will come back later"?
@OnlineMechanicTips The new parts will fail again later. It's a poor design flaw. Chrysler continues to deny 3.6 cases and many others. 2021, 2022 2023 nice new cars, same problem in the dealership. I worked there many years, but when you only get paid 4.6 hours to tear apart motors, it wears you out fast.
@user-ju8rr9rf1o Its not a poor design, just terrible vendors where used to supply important parts. Your argument of failing again could apply to any part on any car. Im in the field, I don't see repeated failures. I'm sorry you had a bad experience with one and I hope they help you get it right. But the numbers don't add up. There's over 11 million of these engine out in cars being driven. It's only maybe 1 to 2% that exhibit problems. That feels like a lot because there's a lot out there.
@OnlineMechanicTips 🤣🤣🤣The lawsuit covers every single vehicle with the 3.6 . The engineers specifically state design flaws. And yes , our dealership has had a whole lot of returns from ones we fixed.
That so called lawsuit been pending for over a decade now. It's never going to fly. It's not a flaw, thats just a name attorneys gave it. Guess I been lucky all these years huh, or either the guys at your dealer don't know what they doing.
Never understand when “your” that deep “you” dont take a few minutes to check compression? Not you personally but anyone. Going that deep chasing a miss
Hey Brother, I have a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. I am having P0303 cylinder 3 misfire on it and I have interchanged ignition coil and spark plugs from cylinder 1 to 3 but the code remains with the cylinder 3. I changed the injector with no success, did a compression test on cylinder 1 and 3 and both has the same reading at 165 psi and did the leak down test as well and there is no leak at all. I am lost now and don’t know what I am missing or what else should I check now because I am still having P0303 code and my van vibrates at idle but runs smooth otherwise. Please guide me. Warmest regards Vijay
Wassup JT frequent like and subscriber here. I have a 2007 Dodge Charger SXT. No crank no start. When I turn the key I get nothing. I have NO power to my starter. I changed the ignition switch and the actuator pin. I work at autozone so I bought a new battery, alternator, AND starter. Still no luck. I’m thinking it either the key (I was sold only the physical key with no fob), the FCM, or either the wiring harness or starter cable. Any knowledge?
Hey bud, most no crank problems I diag at the starter relay. The easiest thing you can check there is to find out if the circuit complete from the relay to the starter. Use a jumper wire and jump 12 volts to pin 87 of the starter relay. It t should spin over, if it dont that circuit open. But first see if the relay click when you attempt starting
@@OnlineMechanicTips thanks for reaching back out 💯 actually my mechanic jumped that 87 pin and the starter did spin over. So I’m thinking more so of the circuit being open. What could be the fix if my hypothesis is right ?
Hey jt can you tell me which plug is the number 3 on a 2011 ford taurus. And can I just change only the one coil that has a misfire or do I have the change all of them.
@Leroy King. V6 transverse mounted car for fwd... #3 is in the back center. U can just change the one coil but you might be chasing ghost. Worth a shot in my opinion.
Hello sir, I have a P0305 misfire code. Replaced the plug and pack with OE for the pack and NGK for the plug. Still getting a misfire. Also engine runs really rough sometimes on cold startup and then settles out but still slightly rough at idle. 3.6L Pentastar in a 2017 Pacifica. Also replaced the cam shaft sensor. Any tips or advice? Taking it to the Chrysler Dealership Friday.
@@brianw.520 if you don’t mind me asking, what kind of car do you have? Mine is a 2015 200s Chrysler I’m stuck between wondering if it makes more sense logically to put a new one in, or if I should just give up because what if after putting a new one in there’s more issues ..
@@chazbchaz5036 I'd see if you can get a remanufactured engine for your year. Unfortunately for me, hardly no one makes a remanufactured Generation 3 pentastar and the company I found that does charges just as much as a new one. But if you are keeping the vehicle it's probably your best option if you have a blown head gasket. OR you could replace the head and put a new gasket in your original motor. If you do that though depending on how bad the lower block has had coolant in it, you could be facing bearing failure down the road. Of you caught it early enough maybe not and if your block is not warped you may be OK. Safest option is total engine replacement but that can be a big expense.
I cringe watching you place the lifters and rock arms in whatever order; I bought a very expensive tray from Amazon to keep em organized and in order, well, yes, I am not a mechanic at all; took apart my 3.6 pentastar due to hydro lock, just got to the block few mins ago and found number 2 connecting rod bent the hell out of it and are praying the damage did not crack the block or the heads; would have to send it for inspections but everything looks clean and shinny, cams, crankshaft, bearings, surfaces, no signs of significant wear; this engine has about 68k miles on it and I do keep my synthetic oil changes on points, the van has Mopar lifetime warranty but the fuckers did not covered the hydro lock; dealer repair price was 13k so nobody wanted to cover which is why I am doing it, learning, cussing up and destroying my body in the process as the whole thing had to come off the van as crank would not spin, only once I got it suspended in a hoist and with a very large cheater bar I managed to spin the engine to separate the torque converter, that was after had to pull the engine with tranny attached out, at some point it busted a hook point and fell but no damage luckily; I mean the whole thing have been a bitch to endure but I am half way now, just been expending close to 2k in parts so far from rock auto for replacements; trying to stay with the factory parts as much as possible can as to keep that Mopar warranty, but came here to learn how to take the valves apart, need to strip the heads for inspection/ cleaning/ rectifying, if needed same with the block; I do not see any cracks evident so far but I can not see the one you are pointing in the video either so that is that; I need more expert tests on it. Thanks for the video!
So i blew my head block and its for my challenger which I want to keep for a long time. If i want the best result, should the mechanic just replace the header? He's recommending I get a jasper engine which are remanufactured. Not sure what to do. =(
I need this work done to my 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.6 v6. Has p0306 code with rough idle. I’m in North Carolina; do you have any shops you’d recommend in that area?
J.T. you are a very skilled mechanic. I wish you lived right near me cause you be da man for me. My 2013 Caravan just turned 18,000 miles so I don't think I will be having problems yet but you never know. Love your videos.
There is nothing more amazing than watching a master at work.
What I've heard the ladies say for decades. Man my tongue gets numb and sore. But tge smiles and beach towels are gr8.
Lmao
@@OnlineMechanicTips Had to say it. Sorry. When urr not packing a mag light, Oral game gotta be on target 💯
You are the 3.6 liter pentastar man really like how you explain things to solve problems so if compression is really low on a cylinder you should remove and inspect your cylinder head on that bank correct yes I subscribed to your channel
Great job and instruction. You sir are an excellent mechanic and I appreciate your videos.
Thanks for watching John, I really appreciate that.
@@OnlineMechanicTips I got a Chrysler 200 2013 with a 3.6 and it has excess coolant filling the resivoir Up whenever my foot is on the gas any suggestions ? I just had new gaskets placed by dealership and only sign is coolant keep coming out the resivoir and runs hot
@@1weakv35 Hey a couple things here, when you said gaskets replaced, which gaskets you referring about? Also are you subscribed to the channel?
@@OnlineMechanicTips head gaskets we’re replaced but car still overheat I took off the oil cooler and drain oil the oil was very thin I took off the oil pan and you can see coolant have made it’s way into the oil pan also the same from the oil cooler
3.6L penastar engine. Check engine light is on ,code reads p300, p306. I had the plugs,spark plug and fuel injector changed in cylinder #6 . But the code came back . Do think it's a cylinder head ?
Great video J.T. you make it look so easy.
Thanks bud. Its only easy because I have now done a few. I get a lil worried when got look at these simple looking vids and just assume that its a easy job. That could get you in troblem, so I make a point to mention that you have to understand the timing setup and engine mechanics before you just dive in there head first. Thanks for watching bud.
Thanks JT you are an amazing me mechanic wish I was near you I try to fix my own cars. Thanks so much for all your great content and advice bro
Just passing on some info to you. I agree with you on metal gaskets not leaking. Only ones i have ever seen is toyota prius. Great video.
Thanks for watching Kurt.
Outstanding= Straight and to the point! I liked this video.
Thanks Jay. Please remember to thumbs up the video and subscribe to the channel. Thanks
How’d it go?
When torqueing the oil control vavle, I 36mm oil filter cap socket works like a champ.
Yes, I had to get a lower profile socket for that. On some of the cars, theres not much room for a longer socket. Thanks for watching bud
My fav 3.6l videos to watch.
2017 grand caravan GT 3.6. Cylinder five misfire. Compression good. Idle and low speed very rough. Terrible MPG yet runs fantastic at higher RPMs. Yank head? Great video!! Subscribed
Curious what other repairs have you had done to it?
Wow a lot of money was spent chasing ghosts . I can understand the risk/reward at the dealership on the head replacement. A 35 dollar valve would have been better than a head on the pocket book lol great stuff as always my friend
Nice work. I assumed you would need to pull the front cover off to pull the cylinder head.
Good job on the cylinder head. I didn’t see the torque specs in the description.
Hey bud, thanks for watching. It is now in the video discription. I inserted a video link as well.
I'd probably try the usual first but if it was a dead miss and you could hear it when it cranks then it would have to have a compression test on all cylinders or the one you know has the miss.
I had to do similar when I did the belt on the Neon. I even cranked it around twice to make sure it stayed on the marks then started it with the front of the engine off to make sure it ran ok before I put everything back together.
The 4 cylinder engines extremely easy to do. I do this test on every tune first. That Neon should hang a round for awhile
@@OnlineMechanicTips That's the one I had since 2005. I should have done the tensioner and idler wheel but I broke so I only replaced what was bad at the time. It locked up the tensioner idler setup and took out the belt with only 35k on the belt so I gave up and got the RT Charger. It had almost 190k on it and still ran great. It had bad paint and the drivers door hinge mounting point and the door got damaged and I could never get the replacement door right so figured wasn't worth fixing again considering it probably needed a head rebuild or new head. If it had been nice I probably would have put a pt 2.4 or a turbo 2.4 in it.
Man thats a good video. About to tackle this job on my own
Nice work! Have you seen cracked valves on the Pentastar before? Or is this a very rare problem?
Sorry to say it but yes. I pretty much knew what I would see when I removed the head. I think this was a 2015 model. I was told this problem was corrected with the bash of engines that was built after 2015. There was an extended warranty extension on all the 2011-2013 models for this problem. They extended the warranty to 150k miles. But likely all those year models are over the 150k mile mark. Its still a low % rate of them that will have this issue tho. And its always on bank 2..smh
Hey Ivan.
I unfortunately own a 2017 Jeep jk that suffered this very same issue. Fortunately I just barely made it in before the warranty expired.....
@@OnlineMechanicTips nice job! Quick question, I'm having a misfired on cylinder 3, and I have replaced all sparkplugs, all coils and injectors are working perfectly fine, I have compression in all cylinders and there isn't any camshaft wear, but I'm still having the misfired, any idea or suggestions of what may be happening with it??? It's a dodge Journey 3.6L
Thanks for any info you can provide
@@maddog9793 what was it? I have a 2017 Promaster in the shop and they did all you did. They say I need an engine.
Where do the oil galley bolts go! Anyone with the internet can see when you order a left cylinder head it doesn't come with oil gally bolts and yet NOONE shows a video of them being installed. Why?
It looks like that #2 cylinder was about to drop the valve seat. You can see it hanging on by a thread.
Just the right amount of info. Thanks
I have a huge question and it’s giving me a headache. Saying I have a misfire in cylinder 1-2 on the 3.6 but the van is running hot and shaking at 55. But Monday I replaced fuel injector on cylinder 1 and now this is happening.
THOSE WERE BAD MOTORS NOTORIOUS FOR HEAD PROBLEMS. MY FRIEND IN HIS DURANGO BLEW THE HEAD GASKETS AND HE TOOK CARE OF IT. I BOUGHT MY 05 MERCURY MARINER WITH THE V6 3 LITER DURATEC ENGINE AT THE SAME TIME HE BOUGHT HIS DURANGO. I ABUSED MY V6 DURATEC TO DEATH NEVER WARMING THE CAR UP AND FLOORING THE PEDAL. RACING THE BALLS OFF OF IT AND ITS HAS CLOSE TO 200,000 MILES ON IT AND RUNS LIKE A CLOCK.
What happens if you just keep driving it like that tiny crack . Thanks for your videos -so helping
That’s for simplifying this in a quick video ! Wondering if you would replace camshafts and all rocker arms if they all seem to be in good shape(assuming valve replacement is the issue)?
How do you find out what position the timing chain goes off if the mark has been wiped off??
You use the markings on the gears, not the chain. But wait, what engine is this? Also are you subscribed to the channel?
Where is the first video. Im having a hard time finding it
Do you have a video on the harmonic balancer
I've learned alot from u thanku
Yep , I think I would prefer new heads part swap especially high mileage or rebuild and check then check plane on block and cylinder head . If it was my car I would check phaser or go new or high mileage do timing chain and water pump . I might even do oil pump and strainer then I could stay out of motor for many miles .
AS A RULE-OF-THUMB ALWAYS USE NEW HEAD BOLTS. OLD BOLTS ARE STRETCHED AND DON'T HAVE THE SPRINGING CLAMPING FORCE OF NEW BOLTS. WHERE THEY STRETCH TO ALLOW THE HEAD TO MATE TO THE BLOCK EVENLY.
late to the video but im having a issue where im getting codes for both low compression and missfire cylinder 2. is this something i should consider doing as well?
Chrysler parts direct says
WARNING: Cylinder Heads Are Shipped WITHOUT Oil Gallery Bolts/Plugs, Bolt/Plug Kit 68154699AA MUST Be Used Or Trouble Codes Will Be Set..
I saw your video where you helped your family that had lose oil gallery plugs, so I know where those go. Also my new head had them installed, and they were in fact lose in my old head.
My question is where do the bolts go?
I can’t find the info anywhere. One bolt is short and one is long. Smh
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Great insight. So, I'm one of those (as you mentioned around the 2:15 mark) that has been replacing everything (plug, coil, injector) while chasing a P0303 code. Even though I didn't hear any bad ticking, I came to the conclusion that it was probably a rocker or two. Well, after removing the valve cover, the rockers and cam lobes are pristine! BTW, I have a 2014 Jeep Cherokee 3.2l with 220k miles. I guess I need to do a compression check. Do you have a video showing how to do that on my engine?
My wifes 2018 with 80k (Grand Cherokee). Notice a rough idle with no cel. Find leaking from bank 2 valve cover gasket area all around. Week later get a p2098/P0157P300/P0174. Change the rear bank 2 02, as it was bad as well as the pcv, cleaned the oil and added die. WIth a proper scan tool i see the bank 2 intake cam is 3-4 degrees retarded at idle. Run the cam phaser cleaning process on the scan tool and now it runs slightly better but p2098/p0174 return. It shakes like a crazy at idle but doesnt flash the cel as before and has no misfire code. The strangest thing out of all this is the oil is clean, still changed it and checked filter which is clean and the engine makes ZERO top end noise. No ticks or anything. So im at the edge of my driveway diag borrowing a scan tool trying to figure out the next step. Its going to go to a proper mechanic after the holidays but the timing sucks. Any idea if im looking at interal phaser/cam issue? Trying to avoid a top end tear down and would hope a 2018 at 80k wouldnt need it already but Pentastars.... 3/10 are shitbox's if not more. Some are shit and some going 300k without issues, odd. Thanks for your time.
you dont have to pull the front cover and timing chain to remove the head? how do you make sure that the chain doesnt jump from the crank sprocket
It will not fall because of this ruclips.net/user/shortshZ0VTJaQvvw
This was a vehicle I just purchased used from a dealership with warranty but refused to cover. Engine light came on day after purchase. Cylinder 6 misfire.
All spark plugs replaced. Ignition coil replaced. Pev valve replaced. Next step I was told is new motor for $9000. It doesn't run bad, and I don't notice any issues. Can I continue driving it or is it something I need to either replace or get rid of?
What year is the Van and how many miles? Also are you subscribed to the channel?
Thanks for the video. Got a question tho. Would you suggest replacing the heads vs changing all rocker are and lifters, camshaft? I have a ticking noise
This would be same for the p0300 p0306 rough idle random stalls? Coils and plugs changed or rotated to bank 1.... 150k miles
JT, you mentioned that the timing chains won’t come off the bottom of the crank sprocket, so we don’t have to worry about that. Does that apply to all year models of the 3.6? Thanks
Will a new head damage the older pistons
No
@@OnlineMechanicTips thank you
Do you have insight on this problem, that Mopar is well aware of...but as it relates to internal coolant leakage? Thank you
Great video! My 2016 Grand Cherokee is throwing a p0302. I've already replaced the coils/plugs. Still having the rough idle and code come up. What would you suggest next?
You would first need to determine if the cause of the misfire secondary ignition or not but youve all ready replaced the coil and plug in that cyl, This may be a dumb question but did you actually do cyl number 2 (the upper plenium has to come off for that cyl on driver side front toward radiator) Also are you subscribed to the channel?
Can you link the first video in the description
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Good evening. I have a question. I have a 2019 chrysler 300. 3.6. With 58,000 miles. No codes. In the morning when I start the car it cranks smoothly no noise, no ticking valves. A soon as I give it a bit of with the car still in park. I hear a clatter noise. Once the car gets to operating temperature it won't replicate the noise! I know you have lots of people asking you stuff. I really hope you might have a bit of time to help me. I appreciate your time!! Thank you !!
Hello I have a ram 2019 V6 out of warranty. I have misfire in cylonders 2,4,6. The truck is running but I have white smoke and the truck shakes at idle . I took it to a mechanic and he changes the housing for the oil filter, coils and spark plugs but the problem was not solved. I have made a compression test today in all cylinders. I have 180 psi in cylinders 1,3,6. I have 130 psi in cylinders 2,4,6. Can you advise me what to do now ?
Im getting a cylinder 4 misfire on my 3.6L Compression test comes back fine. Coils firing fine, injectors firing fine. So I still dont know what too look at next.
What year make and model is this? Also are you subscribed to the channel?
@@OnlineMechanicTips I am subscribed now. Its a 2012 Dodge Durango. 171k miles. Misfire came outta nowhere. So did the parts cannon. Injectora, plugs, coils, map sensor, new upper and lower intake gaskets. And when that didnt work. I did a compression test all 6 cylinders within 5psi. Still cylinder 4 misfire and a p0172/p0175.
@@nissan300ztt Now keep in mind, the 2012 early built heads had the problems with the valves and the seat. Sometimes that would show up on a compression test and sometime not. Also a broken rocker arm could cause that if you hearing and ticking noises from that side. But because of those other 2 codes, the exhaust important. Have you had the cat conv replaced or anything like that?
@@OnlineMechanicTips O2 sensors were replaced. Fuel economy is still good. 24.7mpg on a recent trip to delaware from PA about 235 miles. Exhaust is clean.
On a 3.6 penetar engine does the lifter has a specific way they go in or you just drop them in the hole
Jt do I suppose to apply oil to new head bolts
Where is the part 1??
2012 jeep cherokee just got the head replaced not too long ago but I am getting a 2 4 6 misfire did the coils, spark plugs bank 2 sensor 2 o2 and yet to find my problem also found a broken ground strap but still didn't fix my issue, would it be the crankshaft position sensor
Hey buddy, are you using a scan tool that will let you view misfire counters? If so, which cyl do you see counting? Also are you subscribed to the channel?
can i tighten the intake phase with out the special tool
What type of torque wrench do you suggest using ?
I've fought for too long to get the grenade pin in to lock the tensioner in place. I've always had to tie the chain to each side, replace the head and fight to get it all back together without dropping tensioner pieces.
So, just how do you get the pin in the tensioner before pulling the head?
Using the proper tools, theres no need to fight with anything. This video shows how do it on and off the car. Also are you subscribed to the channel? ruclips.net/video/IYT7UGSL93s/видео.html
the gen 3 pentastars on pacificas apperantly blow em a lot i seen 3 at the local dealer when i went to visit my friend lol not good for me i have a pacifica lmao
Nice vid JT. I have a 2013 grand caravan. When I’m idling/parked for more than 5 mins the temp creeps up to a little before 3/4 on the gauge. It also tends to smell like coolant as well when this is happening. I’m having a rough idle, but no check engine light. I replaced thermostat, and the oil cooler with mopar parts. There’s no Leaks that I can see but the engine bay smells like coolant when I drive. Every 1-2 weeks I have to fill the reservoir, as it’s at or below the minimum line. What would you think this is? Thanks
Warp cylinder head
The problem on a 3.6, is the problem will come back later 😢. Stay away from Mopar. ❤
How bout you just stay away from Mopar. How's that? No sense trying to give out assumption advice. What exactly are you even talking about "problem will come back later"?
@OnlineMechanicTips The new parts will fail again later. It's a poor design flaw. Chrysler continues to deny 3.6 cases and many others. 2021, 2022 2023 nice new cars, same problem in the dealership. I worked there many years, but when you only get paid 4.6 hours to tear apart motors, it wears you out fast.
@user-ju8rr9rf1o Its not a poor design, just terrible vendors where used to supply important parts. Your argument of failing again could apply to any part on any car. Im in the field, I don't see repeated failures. I'm sorry you had a bad experience with one and I hope they help you get it right. But the numbers don't add up. There's over 11 million of these engine out in cars being driven. It's only maybe 1 to 2% that exhibit problems. That feels like a lot because there's a lot out there.
@OnlineMechanicTips 🤣🤣🤣The lawsuit covers every single vehicle with the 3.6 . The engineers specifically state design flaws. And yes , our dealership has had a whole lot of returns from ones we fixed.
That so called lawsuit been pending for over a decade now. It's never going to fly. It's not a flaw, thats just a name attorneys gave it. Guess I been lucky all these years huh, or either the guys at your dealer don't know what they doing.
Never understand when “your” that deep “you” dont take a few minutes to check compression? Not you personally but anyone.
Going that deep chasing a miss
Hey Brother, I have a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. I am having P0303 cylinder 3 misfire on it and I have interchanged ignition coil and spark plugs from cylinder 1 to 3 but the code remains with the cylinder 3. I changed the injector with no success, did a compression test on cylinder 1 and 3 and both has the same reading at 165 psi and did the leak down test as well and there is no leak at all. I am lost now and don’t know what I am missing or what else should I check now because I am still having P0303 code and my van vibrates at idle but runs smooth otherwise. Please guide me.
Warmest regards
Vijay
What was it for you, sounds like fuel injectors to me, but did you ever figure it out?
What was the mileage on the engine before this happened?
Don't remember. What does that matter?
Wassup JT frequent like and subscriber here. I have a 2007 Dodge Charger SXT. No crank no start. When I turn the key I get nothing. I have NO power to my starter. I changed the ignition switch and the actuator pin. I work at autozone so I bought a new battery, alternator, AND starter. Still no luck. I’m thinking it either the key (I was sold only the physical key with no fob), the FCM, or either the wiring harness or starter cable. Any knowledge?
Hey bud, most no crank problems I diag at the starter relay. The easiest thing you can check there is to find out if the circuit complete from the relay to the starter. Use a jumper wire and jump 12 volts to pin 87 of the starter relay. It t should spin over, if it dont that circuit open. But first see if the relay click when you attempt starting
@@OnlineMechanicTips thanks for reaching back out 💯 actually my mechanic jumped that 87 pin and the starter did spin over. So I’m thinking more so of the circuit being open. What could be the fix if my hypothesis is right ?
Hey jt can you tell me which plug is the number 3 on a 2011 ford taurus. And can I just change only the one coil that has a misfire or do I have the change all of them.
Hey Bud, is this a 4 banger or a V6? And also, no need to replace all the coils if you have a single cylinder misfire
@@OnlineMechanicTips v6...
@Leroy King. V6 transverse mounted car for fwd... #3 is in the back center. U can just change the one coil but you might be chasing ghost. Worth a shot in my opinion.
Hello sir, I have a P0305 misfire code. Replaced the plug and pack with OE for the pack and NGK for the plug. Still getting a misfire. Also engine runs really rough sometimes on cold startup and then settles out but still slightly rough at idle. 3.6L Pentastar in a 2017 Pacifica. Also replaced the cam shaft sensor. Any tips or advice? Taking it to the Chrysler Dealership Friday.
Hey what did the dealer say was the issue
@@chazbchaz5036 ended up being a head gasket...I'm considering replacing the engine with a rebuilt
@@brianw.520 if you don’t mind me asking, what kind of car do you have? Mine is a 2015 200s Chrysler I’m stuck between wondering if it makes more sense logically to put a new one in, or if I should just give up because what if after putting a new one in there’s more issues ..
@@chazbchaz5036 I'd see if you can get a remanufactured engine for your year. Unfortunately for me, hardly no one makes a remanufactured Generation 3 pentastar and the company I found that does charges just as much as a new one. But if you are keeping the vehicle it's probably your best option if you have a blown head gasket. OR you could replace the head and put a new gasket in your original motor. If you do that though depending on how bad the lower block has had coolant in it, you could be facing bearing failure down the road. Of you caught it early enough maybe not and if your block is not warped you may be OK. Safest option is total engine replacement but that can be a big expense.
@Brian W. Are u still driving it or did u do an engine swap...I think I'm might be in the same situation
I cringe watching you place the lifters and rock arms in whatever order; I bought a very expensive tray from Amazon to keep em organized and in order, well, yes, I am not a mechanic at all; took apart my 3.6 pentastar due to hydro lock, just got to the block few mins ago and found number 2 connecting rod bent the hell out of it and are praying the damage did not crack the block or the heads; would have to send it for inspections but everything looks clean and shinny, cams, crankshaft, bearings, surfaces, no signs of significant wear; this engine has about 68k miles on it and I do keep my synthetic oil changes on points, the van has Mopar lifetime warranty but the fuckers did not covered the hydro lock; dealer repair price was 13k so nobody wanted to cover which is why I am doing it, learning, cussing up and destroying my body in the process as the whole thing had to come off the van as crank would not spin, only once I got it suspended in a hoist and with a very large cheater bar I managed to spin the engine to separate the torque converter, that was after had to pull the engine with tranny attached out, at some point it busted a hook point and fell but no damage luckily; I mean the whole thing have been a bitch to endure but I am half way now, just been expending close to 2k in parts so far from rock auto for replacements; trying to stay with the factory parts as much as possible can as to keep that Mopar warranty, but came here to learn how to take the valves apart, need to strip the heads for inspection/ cleaning/ rectifying, if needed same with the block; I do not see any cracks evident so far but I can not see the one you are pointing in the video either so that is that; I need more expert tests on it. Thanks for the video!
Did you sue rtv for there the head meets the timing cover ?
Always. Those are the sealing points
Who in the fuck puts cam phases on a car for a misfire😂
Pastastay
3.6l pentastar rough idle fixed swap in a honda or toyota motor lol jk
So i blew my head block and its for my challenger which I want to keep for a long time. If i want the best result, should the mechanic just replace the header? He's recommending I get a jasper engine which are remanufactured. Not sure what to do. =(
I need this work done to my 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.6 v6. Has p0306 code with rough idle. I’m in North Carolina; do you have any shops you’d recommend in that area?
Outstanding!
where are you located? would love to bring my vehicle to you
J.T. you are a very skilled mechanic. I wish you lived right near me cause you be da man for me. My 2013 Caravan just turned 18,000 miles so I don't think I will be having problems yet but you never know. Love your videos.