Psychic Garage - Episode 7 - 2013 Dodge Journey Engine Swap - First Startup
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- Working two Saturdays and a few evenings I finished an engine swap on our 2013 Dodge Journey R/T. The first startup did NOT go as planned!! Although, this swap went much better than I thought it would mostly because I took my time, didn't rush anything. Double, triple, and quadruple checked EVERYTHING as I went. That's the best advice I can give for anyone wanting to attempt the same job. This video is not a how to do the swap, but if you want some tips, drop me a comment below! This Journey is going up for sale as we already replaced it when the original engine failed. Been driving it to work the last few days, it sure is a hoot to drive.
Ryan...so glad to see a post from you....life has been hectic for us all so we understand....your wife is lucky you are so talented with cars....and I am glad you were just busy with life that caused you not to post ....glad you are back!!
Thank you Mimzy!
Good to see you back,it's been a while. I figured you were hunkering down
with this covid thing.
Still following Alex and Josh.
You had SNOW, Alex said they had a smattering but it melted.
Cheers,
Rik Spector
Hey Rik, yes we have a tiny bit of snow still, and the forecast looks cold for another week yet. Thanks for dropping a line!
For a 2013 and for what I can see that interior looks super clean. Good job on the engine replacement.
Thank you!
We all understand Ryan. Life gets pretty busy sometimes. Lovely to see you again, I look forward to your next video whenever that is 👍🏻👏🏻🇦🇺
Thanks I appreciate this Andrea.
Welcome back! Thank you for sharing. What a daunting project!
Thanks, I'm sure glad it worked out well.
Wonderful to have you back sir, missed your adventures!
Well that was indeed an exciting start. We changed converter belts and after that there's always that gut wrenching moment where you turn the ignition and see (hear) if you nailed it...or not. Yikes. Know the feeling 👍😁🇳🇱
Ha ha, yes the first few seconds can tell you a lot about how it went together.
That wonderful feeling when it all comes together! Good to see you are still alive! : )
Yes! Thank you!
Glad that was your project and not mine. I’m always amazed at your abilities. Good to see you’re well.
Thanks Lynn!
Good to see you. You have been missed.
Thank you!
YAHOO!!! Glad to see ya! Good to see you are doing well.
Hey, thanks!
Eagerly awaiting for your announcement on a new road trip.
Design Engineers don't always consider serviceability as their priority. Edit: I should buy a lottery ticket ... what are the odds of you and Justin releasing YT videos, not only on the same day, but within an hour or two of each other!
Yes sometimes the engineers and bean counters don't care about servicing after the fact, unlike the old days, really too bad. Justin and I didn't plan that, I swear!! haha
Good to see ya back.
Thanks man, good to hear from you.
wow sure helps having the knowledge and know how... but I knew you could fix it awesome!
Thank you! It's been many years of experience that came together for me to tackle that project.
Great to see a new video! I always look forward to seeing a new one😀
Thanks!
Great to see you Ryan!
Thanks Christine!
Well done!! Aren't computers grand? ... NOT hahaha. Glad to hear you've been busy, that might keep you out of trouuble, hahaha I see you've got snow already. Enjoy it
Lol ya, thankfully the computer straightened itself out eventually. This snow was a bit early, what can you say?
Wow! Impressive! Great job!
Just finished the full build on a 3.6 (as can be for what it is lol) 3.6 in my journey rt so if anything happens to the one in it now (original) it will have not only the more beefy 3.6 but also a RIPP Supercharger
Good to see you're doing ok, was wondering how you were!
Thanks Cathy!
8:13 cranking but finally started
Thanks for sharing glad all is well. What happened to the bug? 👍❤️
Thank you. Pink Bug is being stored for the winter and will probably go up for sale in the spring.
Ryan, how's the gas mileage? A recent study found that the average golfer walks about 900 miles per year. Another study found golfers drink on average 22 gallons of alcohol a year which means, on average, that golfers get about 41 miles/gallon. I almost feel like a hybrid.
Lol that's hilarious and pretty good mileage. Not sure of the fuel economy yet, been driving it a bit hard so the dash readout is showing not so great at the moment, my wife probably got better mileage haha.
I worked for a Ford dealer and to change the engine on a Ford F150 you have to remove the cab.
Impressive!! Never once called the Engine a motor.
Lol, I know what you mean.
wowwwwwww bro this is the exact same issue that I am having with my 2015 Dodge Journey R/T. Did it sound like rockers at first?
It sure did. The sound was coming from the rear head, so I removed that valve cover and the rockers were perfectly fine. I still have the old engine out behind the garage, I might just pull the timing cover off one day and see how bad the carnage is. Hopefully yours is rockers and not the chains.
Mine I had for 2 yrs and it’s got lifters ticking or rocker arms but idk what, I’m thinking abt doing a swap but I don’t really want the same engine bc the pentastar 3.6 is known for cam/lifter issues. Chewing up the cams. Idk if it’s possible even but is there upgraded engine to do this? Only has 130k miles on it…. It’s annoying.
Nice
Hi I have a question 🙋♂️ where is the crankshaft sensor on this engine.I will really appreciate.I been looking for the sensor to change it on my 2012 dodge journery sxt Awd 3.6 and all the video that I find is only on 2.4
Sorry, I don't remember where it is. Truth be told, I never replaced just that sensor, swapped the whole motor.
I have a 2011 journey and y need an engine, can I swap it with the upgrade version that they put in the journey 2016+?
Good question, I'm honestly not sure.
Hi I understand all the crazy codes that pop up mine did the same thing 2.4 when alternator went out and drained my battery driving it home (bad auto parts ) what kinda engine , did you end up putting in your Dodge Journey thank you ? And are you getting more power now .?
Sorry, I sold the car shortly after I made the video.
@@ParklandFilms hey it’s no problem I did enjoy the video , at least I know I can swap something into this car , lol with the battery being inside the front driver fender instead of under the hood on some of them and I see how some parts do go out I understand selling the car thanks for the Reply. I have fixedsway bar links ,struts, battery’s,-alternator,catyltic Converter and now doing the Starter for the car on Saturday. In 3 years …
I need your help i have the same Problem
Can you put a 2012 Dodge journey RT motor in a 2014 Dodge charger will it work
I'm not sure if there is a difference between the front wheel drive based vehicles and the rear wheel drive. I honestly don't know if they are compatible.
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Wie viel kostet neu Motor?
Sadly, 2013 was a bad year for the Journey, prone to mechanical and electrical gremlin’s…..the Journey is also known as the Fiat Freemont, and that is offered with a Diesel Engine and a Manual Transmission (hence, your PCM thinking you had a Manual Trans).
I’m not gonna lie, I’m a little upset that *WE* didn’t get that option 🤬
I did not know there was a Fiat version over the pond! I personally liked that vehicle, good power and economy, not too big, not too small. Would have kept it but had too many vehicles at the time.
@@ParklandFilms
Agreed, we bought one new in 2017 and still have it (Crossroad AWD), it’s currently at 98,000km and we’ve only had 1 issue that was quickly resolved and it didn’t cost an arm and a leg.
We have 4 kids, 2 dogs and live in Central Canada so it’s seen every type of road condition possible LOL I honestly have no complaints to report as it’s been a great vehicle 🤷🏼♂️
And though it’s clearly not an SRT, it’s still no slouch when you put your foot down 😁
what is the point of this video? you dont show how any of it is done
It wasn't meant to be a step by step "how to". Sorry to disappoint.