Chrysler 3.2 and 3.6 coolant pipe upgrade from Dorman Products

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@privatesector0422 2 года назад

Thank you for being the only mechanic in the world that suggested this great upgrade.

@NickMyers1 4 года назад

One of the few times a Dorman product is actually going to be useful, reliable, and improve longevity. What a great idea from them - hope they will sell serviceable gaskets. Now they need to make a aluminum thermostat housing! Great video!

@brianpooley6635 4 года назад

you still sound like a professional instructor and are very easy to follow. thanks and stay safe

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Many thanks. I owe that to the editing software lol. You stay safe as well

@joehaber2105 Год назад

Man, between this and the thermostat video, you helped save me so much money and headache. Also, I've been working on my own junk for 35 years and I'm always learning something new from guys like you. That WD40 trick is genius. I always use a hose pick but never once thought to squirts some lube in there. Awesome videos!

@zackarystewart9214 Год назад

Thought the same thing

@dieseltech139 2 года назад

I replaced these parts. Not a bad job. Cheap insurance against future breakage. Thanks for the great content.👍🇺🇸 Need a video on pentastar belt tensioner and idler pulleys replacement!

@schoolForAnts 2 года назад

Man I am so glad I came across your channel. I’m in the process of chasing down a bunch of coolant and oil leaks on my wife’s mini van and you’ve given me a lot of good info.

@thegeekdreams 4 года назад

Thank you David for sharing your valuable input. 👌

@SteveSmith-zk2cz 3 года назад

Love your videos. They are so helpful for my DIY jobs on my 2012 Dodge Charger 3.6

@ChiraqVet 3 года назад

Great videos on this motor, so very helpful. I'm gonna do my wife's rockers soon. I wasn't so confident yesterday, but now I am. Thanks

@nerycastro5146 3 года назад

Great professional advise. I followed your channel since I had a problem with a ticking noise in my engine and I was able to know what a mechanic was supposed to check.

@dalecook5613 Год назад

Hey David, thanks for the video highlighting this upgrade replacement item. I had to replace the one on my 2013 T&C today after the original plastic one started leaking in the driveway yesterday when I got home. As always I went to RU-vid and researched what would be involved in swapping it out. I didn't realize there was an aluminum upgrade till I watched your video. Your video was perfectly put together and very professional compared to others on there. The Motor City is very lucky to have a professional technician with your knowledge and abilities local for them. Thanks again from a new subscriber and take care!

@bordercollieinachallenger3933 Год назад

David, thanks for all your help with this video! Last week my 2014 Challenger displayed an engine light with a P0128 problem code. I had watched this video last year and remembered it. I ordered the aluminum crossover pipe and the now available aluminum thermostat housing. Will be replacing both parts next week. All the torque tips and the rubber bushing information was extremely helpful. Keep up the good work!

@dougjenks8637 3 года назад

Thanks Dave !

@unstablebobgable 4 года назад

Hey Dave you are such a blessing to guys like me who rock a 3.6. Love my Avenger RT! Stay safe and thanks again for all the great content.

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Many thanks man!

@nailbndr9869 4 года назад

Best mechanic on the net! Helping with my mopars.

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Always happy to help out!

@HowtoAutomotive 4 года назад

The hose Pick tool and WD-40 was a nice tip👍

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

It works like a charm. Got me thinking I need to do a quick tip video....another youtuber I know does something similar...just cant remember his name lol.

@dondale68 4 года назад

@@MotorCityMechanic That is a nice well needed tip. But does the wd40 deteriorate the hoses over time???

@HowtoAutomotive 4 года назад

MotorCity Mechanic Lol you should you have some awesome tips👍

@HowtoAutomotive 4 года назад

MotorCity Mechanic all you have to do is take that clip out

@dgoode2846 4 года назад

Thank you David. 👍👍

@timothymroberts2949 4 года назад

Another great video David! Glad that you're back in the business of making videos and wish you the best and success in your new endeavors

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Thanks Tim!

@hmackprotection1 4 года назад

Thank you for always supplying us with great information and Content

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Your welcome and thanks for watching.

@pauljoey7977 4 года назад

Just put this on my charger. Nice. You are awesome. I really enjoy ur channel.

@cruiser1398 3 года назад

Thanks for the informative content. I'm getting ready to replace leaking thermostat housing on 2015 200c with Pentastar and figured while I was in there, I might as well upgrade the coolant pipe to a more durable and hopefully reliable metal component. It's a little more involved doing this with engine in the vehicle but watching this video and also watching motor mount replacement gives me all the info I need to complete this repair / upgrade. Oh and I ordered the updated coolant tube from Rock Auto and got it for $31.79 plus shipping and tax. I had other stuff in with order so I'm figuring about $36 shipped.

@avolkoff83 3 года назад

thanks for the great tip on the upgraded part!

@dcmayer2 4 года назад

This is the man I need to fix this motor right. If I’m ever in your area, we are going to become friends! Fixing it right and taking your time to show us what is best. Kudos for proper instructions!

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Thanks Dustin! Appreciate the kind words and feedback.

@jessepaul9774 4 года назад

Love your channel. I am pretty much a hobbiest backyard mechanic. Been working on cars since I was a pre teen. I watched your whole video series like several times on the pt cruiser timing belt video. Learned quite alot from that and was able to repair my mom's car. Thanks again for what you do here. Hope you have great success with your channel and I will keep watching.

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Awesome. Glad that I could help out in some way. I appreciate the words of encouragement Jesse!

@justinm.791 3 года назад

Good stuff mang, gonna do some maintenance on my JKU and will include this.

@jj12190 Год назад

Amazing. So glad I found this bc I had just replaced the Water pump and Thermostat assembly and found out this part existed. The damn thing was difficult to find online. Thanks for the tutorial.

@yomo40 Год назад

well, THANKS for saving me a headache. Came to see torque specs after installing the crossover, did not know about the little rubber gaskets. Went back and they were all in the old plastic part.

@foihdzas 4 года назад

Excellent videography and clear instructions. Thank you 👌

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Your welcome and thanks for watching

@jamesu 4 года назад

Thanks for the video David. Have a great day!

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Your welcome and you do the same as well.

@Estes316 4 года назад

Keep up the good work loved this video . ive had 2 pentastar vehicles currently have 2019 Chrysler Pacifica love all the informative pentastar videos

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Thanks for watching the videos. Always happy to share what I know

@musmuk5350 4 года назад

Great video. I dont own any car with this engine but your explainations are always clear and thorough.

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Much appreciated!

@wysetech2000 4 года назад

Great info and nicely done as always, David.

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Much appreciated man!

@kirkkosey4062 4 года назад

Great upgrade love the ease of your videos

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Thanks Kirk! Appreciate the feedback and kind words. Make sure to subscribe

@jayman3294 4 года назад

Great to have you back Love the video

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Thanks Jay Man. Happy to be bad.

@Jordendog 3 года назад

Dorman also makes an aluminum replacement for the plastic heater hose feed/return lines. The clamps have sleeves holding the clamps open for you for easier installation.

@tjw8t1 7 месяцев назад

Just a tip from my recent experience after installing this part, make 100% sure it is perfectly centered where it mounts to because it will leak like hell.

@Adrixxxion Год назад

gracias por todos tus videos soy principiante en la mecanica pero me gusta mucho y gracias a tus videos estoy reparando mi Dodge Durango Crew 2wd voy despacio pero feliz a cada paso que doy muchas gracias en verdad!

@Mr.Titanium1911 3 месяца назад

I enjoyed watching this video. You have a good set of work ethics and as much as I don't trust the typical auto mechanic, I would trust you with my vehicles.

@philzellmer6073 Год назад

Thanks much for the exellent info!..Keep up the good work!...

@DL30Creations Год назад

My 2014 Town & Country just started a small drip at the upper hose and thermostat housing only while running not parked. This looks like a great upgrade if the thermostat housing is aluminum also or available aluminum. My 2006 Cayenne had stupid plastic coolant pipes in it I upgraded to aluminum when I bought it. WTG auto engineers for using plastic in a very hot location! Thanks for the video my van has 159K miles now I hope this one pushes 320K as well as my 1994 did with the 3.3 motor.

@sammyfenner4934 4 года назад

Thanks dude, I had that issue with my Chrysler Town and country & had fix that same problem with a plastic part

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

If only they came out with it sooner. Thanks for watching

@MaddJakd 2 года назад

Exactly what I'm about to work on. Been leaking for a few months and the suddent winter surge seems to have killed it.

@BonheurEsperer 4 года назад

As always, great information. Thank you again and please take care.👍

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Your welcome and you do that same as well.

@hittz8331 4 месяца назад

Me and my son did this upgrade along with the aluminum thermostat housing. It was a straight forward procedure. As Dave said, Take notice to your long and short bolt locations. Thanks Again Dave.

@richdatsun8755 4 года назад

Nice upgrade! Thanks

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Thanks for the comment and for watching

@neightjay 4 года назад

Perfect timing! I just got the P0128 code the other day. Looking at swamping out the thermostat in the near future. Might as well upgrade that crossover pipe while I'm in there. Too bad that aluminum thermostat housing isn't available now. Thanks for the info. 👍🏼🇨🇦

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Your welcome and thanks for watching. Not sure how long until it happens but sooner then later I hope.

@JamesSmith-co1kt 4 года назад

Great info sir. Got the 3.6 in my ram truck and so far I'm extremely pleased with the power and mileage. Please make more videos on the ram trucks and this engine.

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Thanks James. I will certainly keep that in mind

@gregmosk 4 года назад

Great video David!! Thank you!!!👍👍👍

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Thanks Greg!

@tirwinger 2 года назад

You always make great videos! 👍🏾

@DWIGHTSMITH 2 года назад

Fantastic video! Very easy to understand. Thank you again 🖖

@MotorCityMechanic 2 года назад

Your welcome and thanks for watching!

@harleyeg05 3 месяца назад

I love your videos. They are easy to follow and they save me time and money for those of us that are weekend warriors, garage monkeys. QQ: Do you recommend anything to put on the gaskets for this?

@humbertocastaneda1443 4 года назад

Congrats David, excellent video, very useful. Chrysler 3.6 Pentastar a really pain in the....

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Thank you very much for the comment and for watching

@beastbissell4751 3 месяца назад

Thankyou so much

@wyattoneable 4 года назад

My 2019 300 has the 3.6 so I will keep an eye on this. Dorman doesn't have the best of names for quality but in this case they my have made an actual upgrade over OEM parts. Thanks Dave!

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

I know what you mean.....I figure it being just a piece of metal, all things should go well. Great to hear from you Wyatt!

@russelallen5342 4 года назад

Good info. I was surprised though, many mechanics really dislike Dorman products.

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

I like to think of it like my favorite restaurant.....there are things on the menu that I love to eat and others I dont lol. I have a rule much like Harbor Frieght.....doest have any moving parts, no electronics, just a piece of metal......if so then it should do well.

@drkar4656 4 года назад

Thanks for the info in this vid!

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Your welcome and thanks for watching. Make sure to subscribe if you havent already.

@ralphmortensen7640 3 года назад

Great, very useful video . Thank you.

@w1.0 3 года назад

Thank you for the tips!!!

@ironman1518. 3 года назад

Thank you David, Excellent explanation!! All I had ever heard about Dorman was ALL negative up to now. How difficult is it to do with the engine in a Town and Country?

@adolfocolon4673 Год назад

You're awesome man! Thanks for the imtel)

@MotorCityMechanic Год назад

Many thanks. Appreciate the feedback

@AntonioClaudioMichael 4 года назад

Great video as always david

@CSVUTUS Год назад

These videos are so good that I almost want to keep my old grand caravan…. Almost 😂

@engulfedindark 3 года назад

Thanks for this vid. This helped a lot. Orielly's has this part for a good price.

@murariufamily 4 года назад

Thanks for the video David. On the cars where the engine mount is in the way, do we just need to support the engine from the bottom (floor jack and a block of wood) and then just remove the engine mount? I hate plastic in motors too...GM almost ruined the reputation of the 3800 for putting plastic all over the series 2 and 3..UIM, Coolant Elbows, etc...hey Dorman helped with those problems too. There are some Dorman products that don't make the mark ( and they catch a bunch of heat over it) but sometimes their stuff is just what the doctor ordered...

@michaelwoodruffii1434 Год назад

Thanks your video was great

@Jeff-ov1jr 3 года назад

Your awesome 😊 keep up the great work,

@seasonmechanic 2 года назад

Excellent,very good !

@MotorCityMechanic 2 года назад

Your welcome and thanks for being a subscriber

@streetpilot775 4 года назад

More vids on feeding and care of the 3.6 please. I'm really impressed with the little pentastar in my Ram. It hauls my freight and gets awesome mileage on those long road trips. I think Chrysler hit a home run with this motor. Keep up the good work David!

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

I will keep that in mind for future videos. Appreciate the kind words

@streetpilot775 4 года назад

MotorCity Mechanic you probably don’t realize how many of us pentastar guys are out here simply because we don’t have a lot to complain about.

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

@@streetpilot775 When it comes to the internet all you hear is from those with issues so the uniformed assume that everyone is having issues, never the case. Over 10,000,000 of those engines on the road.

@streetpilot775 4 года назад

@@MotorCityMechanic Wow! Over 10 mil? I had no idea!

@pauljoey7977 4 года назад

Rockers and eating cams not good

@billrimmer5596 4 года назад

Great job as usual David. Our more power man. Mopar

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Thanks Bill!

@kohosalmon3637 2 года назад

Great Videos on The Pentastar 3.6l , is there anything different on the Ram C/V Tradesman van's from I think { 2012 - 2015 } thanks

@kthax308 2 года назад

As always, thanks for the video!👍🏻 When you turned the old coolant pipe over it looked like it was made of aluminum, no?? Plastic on the outside?? 🤔🤷🏻‍♂️ Thanks,

@armaletalia3254 4 года назад

When you're working on a machined aluminum surface, it's better to use a blue (3M 7515) or gray disc (3M 7516). The red disc is much more abrasive, taking material off much faster. That Dorman part is very nice! Thank you for letting us know about it.

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Usually I use an older plastic white version.....that thing never wears out and I have had it for years. Otherwise it was what I had on the die grinder to be honest lol. Thanks for commenting and make sure to subscribe if you havent already.

@armaletalia3254 4 года назад

MotorCity Mechanic I just bought the Dorman part, because of this video. I screwed up though. I forgot about your Amazon link. Shit, I feel so bad. I owe you one!

@cruzhernandez8199 6 месяцев назад

Good morning you are the best person and mechanic

@MotorCityMechanic 6 месяцев назад

Many thanks for the kind words! Make sure to subscribe

@deathscreton 3 года назад

In the process of waiting for my water pump. Gonna replace that, the crossover pipe (thanks you mentioning it existed) and the thermostat. Dorman still doesn't have an aluminum model, oddly enough, so it's another plastic part to go.

@hittz8331 5 месяцев назад

Mike ALWAYS has informative and well illustrated videos and instruction. I much appreciate your content. Thanks Much.

@MotorCityMechanic 5 месяцев назад

Thanks. I hear the name Mike a lot…..Not sure where it comes from but it’s David Pike. Again thanks for watching and the kind words

@hittz8331 5 месяцев назад

@@MotorCityMechanic Oops, Im very sorry David for miscalling your name. I was hearing something else when I commented.

@MotorCityMechanic 5 месяцев назад

@@hittz8331 your not the only one. I actually hear that a lot surprisingly lol

@hittz8331 5 месяцев назад

@@MotorCityMechanic I really enjoy your clarity in your videos. Your ON POINT. Again Thanks Much for how you do it.

@MotorCityMechanic 5 месяцев назад

@@hittz8331 I greatly appreciate the feedback!

@martinlavoie4002 3 года назад

Wow something quality from Doorman I am surprised. Wonder how long before they make it out of plastic

@dishsoap1 4 года назад

Great video. Thanks. I’m pretty sure my 15’ 200 is leaking from there. It looks like very tight working space though. You should do a video on the ZF 9 speed. Maybe discuss common issues like the hard 4th to 5th shifts and whatnot. I have 141k on my 200 and I’ve been getting the transmission speed sensor code intermittently. I’m looking into the repair on that at the moment.

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Thanks. There is always room for more videos so you never know.....maybe one day.

@Jordendog 4 года назад

Dorman also makes replacements for the plastic y fittings on the heater hoses. They too are aluminum. Thanks Dorman.

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

They sure do. I did a video on that issue as well a long time ago using some metal "T's" from the local hardware store.

@mohammedalawaji2405 11 месяцев назад

Do you have a product number?

@adamrabideau2983 2 года назад

Dang, I just replaced all my timing chains, sprockets, and oil pump. Wish I seen this video last week after getting it back together lol.

@DanMcD80 3 года назад

My '13 JK has this alum crossover on the front unless it was changed before I bought it with 13k as a lease turn-in

@jamesoberg8809 9 дней назад

Anytime I encounter a part that may have different size bolts I trace a pattern of the part on cardboard with the bolt holes punched in the cardboard. As I remove the bolts I place them in the holes in the same location on the pattern. Works on water pumps too.

@markbuenger6523 2 года назад

David, all great info. However would you recommend the use of neversieze on the bolts??

@autobotavengerfireballxl5339 4 года назад

Also check the plastic connections for the heater core lines I've replaced them before because chrysler decided to use a plastic Y coupler

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

I did a video on that as well. Thanks for the tip and for watching. Make sure to subscribe.

@h2r_a 2 года назад

Nice video!

@guywhite1004 10 месяцев назад

Had a plastic thermostat housing on a Buick Encore turbo 4 cylinder. It cracked and also swelled enough to let the thermostat flip over inside it. Drove us nuts as it would be okay for a while, then all of a sudden the engine would overheat and shut down (luckily before it caused any engine damage). Where the housing was it was buried and the crack was not evident . Also the coolant would steam off so you couldn’t tell exactly where the leak was. My mechanic finally found it and replaced it with a new (plastic) one which solved the problem. Another case where an aluminum thermostat housing or any other part of the cooling system should be mandatory. I hope Dorman comes up with the thermostat housing for the 3.2 V6 as I have one of those now in my Jeep Cherokee.

@rmproute66 2 года назад

Thanks for the excellent info. I have bought that upgraded part and waiting on the upgraded aluminum oil cooler housing that I ordered on Amazon. I plan on installing those on my ‘14 Grand Caravan on my next day off from my office job. However, I have a question about the size of the Heater hose that clamps on the end. Is that a 5/8” hose? I’d like to know so I can also replace that hose as well.

@michaelcarr351 2 года назад

Great video. I have 2015 charger and water pump was replaced. Mechanic lost bolt #4. Could that be reason car still overheating?

@sheerwillsurvival2064 4 года назад

Man wish I knew this two months ago watched your channel and replaced thermostat which had small leak so I did it and water pump 😱hope it doesn’t leak it’s my travel vehicle.. did AC condenser today trying to keep it in prime condition it 2013 grand Cherokee 👊🏻

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

That condenser leaks more then anything....just did the wifes last week.

@sheerwillsurvival2064 4 года назад

MotorCity Mechanic thanks to you I was able to do it your videos are fantastic thanks again

@robertomendiola8173 10 месяцев назад

Nice

@MusicMinisterJP7 Год назад

Great video on this important upgrade. Can you say, how has the quality and performance of this part been? Fortunately now, even the thermostat housing has been upgraded to aluminum by Doorman. So on my 2015 Town and country I am looking to replace this cross over pipe, thermostat housing And the two Y pipe for heater hoses, with the aluminum counter parts. I believe the cross over pipe removal/installation will be a bit difficult bcuz my engine is inside the van..lol.

@LiveVicariouslyThroughMe Год назад

Been nice to see the engine mount removal

@rondellschuyler7074 Год назад

I just bought a thermostat with housing from autozone for my 2012 chrysler 3.6 pentstar engine. Last one lasted 4 years.

@ddbutton 4 года назад

First let me say that your descriptions, dis-assembly/reassembly logic is very good for the DIY mechanic. That said, I know this is going to sound nit-picky, but those are not 10mm bolts holding the thermostat housing and crossover pipe. Those bolts have 10 mm hex heads, but the bolt is an M6, probably 1.0 pitch. Just like SAE bolts and fasteners, the size of the bolt is not the hex size. For example: a 1/4-20 inch bolt typically has a 7/16 inch hex; with metric fasteners, an M6 x 1.0 millimeter bolt typically has a 10mm hex. I understand you are explaining to the listener so they know what size of socket wrench to use. Maybe you could say "These are bolts with 10mm hex heads, which will be the wrench size."

@TiredOfApathy 3 года назад

Awesome video! I have a 3.6l 2015 jeep grand cherokee and its overheating when climbing grades. Gets to 217/221 and I end up turning on heater to cool off engine. Normal temp range is 200 to 208 on decline or flat ground, jst doesnt like climbing and its bugging me. 1st I dnt know how hot is too hot for these engines and when I need to pull off the road and 2nd, I had the fluid changed 6 months ago so I am stuck at figuring out why this thing doesnt like climbs?

@Soothsayer-rs5nb 4 года назад

Great video... thanks

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Thanks! I appreciate the feedback

@tubetime39 2 года назад

Sent you a couple bucks (paypal) will definitely send more as you save me money ( and may make me money in the future on helping repair others' vehicles ) , as i bought a 2015 Ram Promaster 1500 3.5l to build for traveling and I have stuck too much money into the build ( solar, water system etc ) to sell it and I have a lot of issues already and can see there is the potential for a lot more. Appreciate you very much ! Thanks D Y PS Have radiator out and thought I may as well check spark plugs. OMG !! Surprised it ran 134 k and obviously never changed. You caught me with the PCV ( on previous video )before I put intake etc back on ! Lucky me. PVC looks challenging as I have heater pipes in the area but the tool bit wrench should help. You saved me here to with that advice. Thanks !

@MotorCityMechanic 2 года назад

Many thanks for the donation and support. Always glad to be able to help.

@suen7200 4 года назад

Sweet video.

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Many thanks

@MrSwift05 4 года назад

Awesome informative video

@MotorCityMechanic 4 года назад

Many thanks

@arthurrodesiler3109 4 года назад

David it seems like they would provide the sleeve with the long bolts for the pump. If rubber they may be cracked even thin steel could be messed up by corrosion. By rights for the price of that crossover part they should have sent it with new bolts and sleeves or steel spacer's it looks like you had in your hand. The one thing I hate you start a project then need something stupid as these spacers. I think I even put a thin layer of silicon between the crossover and the block just in case. Nothing worse is doing it twice.