Im working on my 2.7 dodge charger at the moment. I'm not a mechanic what so every nor do I work on cars but watching this vid and the first part. It feels good knowing I'm doing it the right way.I had to change my timing chain due to it ticking while it was at idle. But I put everything almost back together all I have to do is put all the covers and connections on the top and my belt and fan. BIG THANKS TO YOU FOR SHOWING EVERY STEP I APPRECIATE 💯👍
Glad to help man! These 2.7’s are known for sludge build up. That can also cause that ticking noise too, if you have any sludge, grab you a bottle of Seafoam and pour it in your oil. Just follow the instructions on the bottle. And thanks for watching both videos 😃
A good and clear video with no skipping. I recently acquired a 2008 SE with this same engine and although it doesn't need a new water pump now, it might in the near future, and this full step-by-step, bolt by bolt video makes me believe that I can do it properly. Thank you sir.
Alex, you make it look toooo easy! LOL. Great job. You should be proud, and thank the Lord everyday for all the knowledge you have aquired at such a young age. Thank you so much for these videos. I have a 3.6 Penistar engine, and your videos, I know, will help me in the future to attempt some large DIY maintainence jobs. Be safe, and God bless!
Alex, you are brave to put this video out there. I seen all the obstacles you ran across and I thought you did an amazing job finishing this job, AWESOME VIDEO! I haven't tried this repair on my Chrysler 300 2.7 Liter, but after watching your 2 videos, I feel more confident.
Just a tip, the plenum bolts will stay captive if you pull up on them and give them 1/2 a turn as to be not in your way in the down position when your installing the plenum. There is a torque pattern as to not warp the plenum and cause a leak. Excellent job!
I normally leave them in the captive position but for the video I took them out just in case someone had a hard time trying to do it that way.Thanks for the tips and watching.
Awesome video! Nice job. My only suggestion is that you cover the exposed engine orifices with shop rags so you don't drop a bolt or anything else inside the engine.
Hey thanks so much for this very helpful video .I have a 2010 charger SXT 3.5 I was able to do this job I have no previous experience and it was nerve racking lol but I did but my question is what should I expect after performing this job? Plus I also replaced the alternator, thermostat, all fuel injectors ..She started up fine but running roughly and she still running hot but not to the red line after about 15mins of driving and I bled the system ..and on a side note after I put alternator in my heat shield slipped out of place and touched the back of the alternator positive side and arced but a hole in one of my brakeline so I cut the hole part off and replaced it with 3/16 compressor fitting and then bled the front brakeline and not getting enough pressure to the brake completely..Do have any recommendations for a solution
Alex, The Car Doctor, can you please add to the description of your videos the brand and item number for all the parts you decided to use? I hear at least one water pump doesn't actually fit (even though it's made for that engine), and I'm trying to complete all my research now before my car needs this repair. Thanks.
Man I enjoy your video. Bro I need a mechanic like you what city are you win because I have a 2008 dodge charger 2.7 I bought from someone and it stopped running I don’t want to impound the car I just really want it fixed I wish that you were somewhere near my location bro I enjoy your work and I enjoy your videos love and respect
I’m in Aldan pa. That’s right out side of philly. Hey I tell all my friends about your video’s. I love the work you do. Thanks for replying to my message I appreciate it I just wish you were closer because I definitely need a good mechanic and I see that you are a good mechanic thank you brother
My crank won’t turn with timing cover on, not sure if chain is hitting or crank seal area is catching, I’m stuck. I’ve followed everything you’ve done with both jobs, thank u u have no idea.
@@AlexTheCarDoctor this situation was the points on the cover were rubbing the chain on the water pump. Had to grind them down but it’s moving now. I’m following your assembly video now because I don’t remember where all the bolts go. Again Thank you!
I followed your video on replacing the water pump and timing chain, I got it all back together and had it running for about 35min then the check engine light came on with code po016,
Hey there buddy that code indicates that the timing is off unfortunately maybe a tooth off. You need to take it back apart and reset the timing and double triple check the timing marks before you put everything back together Good luck. I no it’s Frustrating but keep your head up and try not to think about it to hard
I recommend replacing the tensioner just in case that was the reason it was out of time, if you absolutely must use it again remove it completely and squeeze together with your hand or big pliers and when it is fully depressed slowly release it it should stay in place you may have to play around with it.then gently place it back in the cylinder.
hey was this car overheating ? I think I’m having the same problem but I just wanted to know was the car overheating ? they mechanics said it was the time chain the water pump and a pulley and maybe the radiator. Ran out of money so going to get some tools and try to do it myself. I watched your radiator and thermostat video im pretty confident in it. But I’m just want to know your thoughts it also like blew up if you get what I’m saying the connector connecting the cool ain’t pipe to the engine. And I hear once that happen your basically wasting your time. So I just wanna know you thought is it worth the try or should I just give up on the car as whole. Please respond if you can I’m stuck at a hard rock here
Hey there buddy and thanks for watching my videos. My suggestion is to do a Block test first to make sure the head gasket is not blown that is very important before replacing any parts and spending hours of labor. The car I was working on was overheating , If you follow my steps properly I would say the car is worth keeping if it does not have a blown head gasket
I have a ? I’m about to pull the water pump out a 2008 chrysler 300 but my chain links are not where the marks are at in the pulley I’m afraid to get it off and miss time it
The links are not going to line up right away you literally may have to spend the engine over 50 times that’s why I just pre lined everything up in the video
I wanted to thank you for your help Alex the car doctor I used your video to fix my water pump in my dodge charger and timing chain it runs perfect thank you 🙏 for explaining everything in specific detail s I have my car running smoothly thank you again👍🫡🥇
i have a hard knock but the previous owner said his wife ran to no oil and its been sitting a year got it up and running changed all fluids and even adder thicker oil still knocks even turned off on me. any tips ? same engine 2006
The cap for the timing chain tensioner. I forgot to put a seal on ring so it's leaking. U thing I can take it off and put one on without removing the calvle covers or will the tensioner pop out?
Hello and thanks for watching I recommend removing the valve cover and put tension on the tensioner guide before removing that cap if you don’t the timing chain will skip .trust me I’ve already tried and failed multiple times good luck
Hey Alex, with the video I was able to knock this job out and everything when great, it’s been a week or two now and the car has started leaking coolant again, I don’t believe it’s coming from the weep hole but I have already changed the thermostat and the housing. Any ideas??
Hey buddy I’m glad I was able to help with the water pump job. Clean up everything with brake parts cleaner and try to determine where the coolant is coming from and let me know. Also new parts do fail unfortunately hopefully that’s not the problem
@@AlexTheCarDoctor going to get some of that UV dye stuff tomorrow. I’m hoping I over tightened the housing and it’s nothing major. I started it yesterday and let it run but didn’t see any coolant so that was confusing
I love love love your video’s. I started to do this job and as I finished putting the pulley bolt back in, I noticed the timing on the chains are no longer aligned with the timing marks. Is this because as I was tightening up the pulley bolt the and crank started turning turning? Has this begin to hunt?
Thanks for the support I really appreciate it.send me a picture to my Instagram. It sounds like everything is rotating if so it’s fine when you get the pulley tighten rotate it back to recheck your timing marks
On mine the hose next to the transmission dipstick had some sort of oily leakage, I'm wondering if the valves are sticking 🤔? Engine light is on but engine doesn't stumble. What do you think it could be?
Hello and thanks for watching.you most likely have a bad Pcv valve that stands for positive crank case vent.type in your year and model and engine size then put pcv valve in google to know what it looks like and location
hey man i just fineshed this i started my car it ran for like 10 seconds i heard like a rubbing noice and then it just shut off i looked under the hood my serpentine belt slipped off track into the tensioner pulley arm and it keeps doing it im not sure if thats what caused it to shut off and make that noice it didnt sound like a metal noice but im having a freak out should i tear it back apart and look or do you think the belt is the cause
Thanks for the comment. I agree, newer mechanics should probably cover the intake. I only cover it if I leave the car unattended. I’ve seen mechanics forget to pull out a towel or shop rag, or tape fragments get stuck inside. So I never bother to do it that way. I am very careful when I’m zoned in on the job. That’s just my way. I’d guess every mechanic has their own way of doing things. Thanks for watching 🤗
A mechanic replaces my water pump and the car only made it home and the next day it didn’t turn on. It turns over but the car doesn’t start. Also my mechanic has been avoiding me. Any idea what it could be?
Hey buddy sorry to hear that. He may have broken a sensor my advice purchase a obd2 scanner from autozone for about 50$ or have a friend scan it to see what comes up. Let me know what’s the code
It says no codes read also now one it try’s starting there’s a little knocking noise. Made me scare. Do you thing the timing chain is misaligned or tension should of got replaced?
I did everything you did but on my first time I didn’t match the time and right in my second time I match it right It came on nice and perfect and then it went back off so the only way my car can start up is if I try to turn it over and hit the gas they will start up but then when I let the gas go it will turn right back off and it only say misfire
