2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Engine Swap 4.7L Part 1 - EricTheCarGuy
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This truck has been a challenge for me over the past couple of weeks as you will seen in the video. The lesson here is do your best to check the engine out before you install it and even that may not be enough. Be careful when doing a job like this especially if you are by yourself as you can get seriously injured if your not careful so work carefully and methodically and things should work out fine.
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@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@fancynot Thanks man, glad you stopped by to watch the fun. The first channel was fun but didn't do near as well as this one.
@casecracka6770 2 жыл бұрын
This guy being able to do this kind of job shows his skill. THIS IS A HARD ASS EXTREME JOB. YES IT IS!
@g37fy68 3 ай бұрын
Its really not lol try doing a oil pan on a BMW wayyy harder than this engine swap
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@melecio1 Well done on getting your engine in AND making your own tools to do it, my hats off to you. Thanks for the comment.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@Sheshant I'm happy to help with any questions you might have. Good luck in school Nepalese guy in London.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@RamblinAround I know I did, I'm used to breaking out the torch and that can be tricky in tight spaces sometimes. Thanks for the comment.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@virris88 I'm happy to be out of the dealer that's for sure, I guess I'm not alone in that. Thanks for the comment.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@1elAguila Unfortunately I did have to take it back out and with the torque converter since I couldn't spin the crank to get the bolts back out. It's all good though, keeps me busy and out of trouble. Thanks for the comment amigo.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@johnnyzoom I'm just glad it's over, to be honest getting the engine seemed harder than swapping it out, I won't be in a hurry to do it again though. Thanks for you r comment and good luck with YOUR engine.
@MazzifLOL 6 жыл бұрын
We were doing this with a 4.7 from a 2002 Durango into a 2002 Durango with a 4.7 and then discovered the 16tooth/32tooth tone wheel/reluctor ring issue. One was a JTEC the other was an NGC/ Live and learn. Your vids were still very informative for me!
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@timmytee12 Depends on the year really, some rear mains can be replaced by just dropping the oil pan and removing the rear bearing cap, for others you need to remove the trans. You might want to check out the series that I did on becoming and being a technician on my ETCG1 channel if your thinking of becoming a technician. Good luck and thanks for the comment.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@bennyboyhead That's part of why I do this, you can watch from the comfort of wherever you are and not have to suffer the pain for yourself. Thanks for the comment.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@finalman82 I do hope to cover carburetors at some point, I had one lined up but I never heard back from the guy. I think that would make for some good videos. Thanks for the comment.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@LayneC10 Normally you do disconnect the torque converter from the flex plate before removing the engine but in the case of the second removal of this one I had 3 of the 4 torque converter bolts in so I had to pull it out with the engine, luckily nothing was damaged in the process.
@providencedivine1 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. We have a 2003 that has not passed a smog test here in CA. This video is great research. Be blessed.
@ManningControl1 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Eric Thank you so much for these Reference videos. I dont know how many times i came back to them for my Long block 4.7 engine pull and replacement. I could not have done it without you. Keep up the great videos bro. engine running so good you can hardly hear it. smooth. Long block from engine world. thank you so much for this information. great Video set. (so glad you didn't charge for them) better than a manual. Ken Manning
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@User91919 That really sucks when a customer has to suffer as a result of something like this, sorry to hear about your experience. Thanks for your comment.
@ericthecarguy 12 жыл бұрын
@martinmoeller123 That is a very good point, I haven't known them to leak out but I have known them not to work properly if not stored correctly. Thanks for the comment.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@CanadianCharlie64 I've been asked that a couple of times recently. Since I don't consider myself a diesel 'expert' I'm hoping to track one down that I can do a show with. Thanks for your suggestion.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@jmhhk1994 I've been asked that a couple of times and yes I do hope to do a video on basic engine operation at some point as I think it's a great idea. Thanks for your suggesting.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@Ryskimus Your right. I don't mind shooting my mistakes as viewers get to learn just as much as when I do things right. Thanks for the comment.
@chris 13 жыл бұрын
Bummer man! Hope part 2 shows this getting fixed quickly. Tough break!
@RamblinAround 13 жыл бұрын
That's a big job for sure. Should be an awesome series of vids. Man, you really lucked out with that exhaust. I'm always worried about snapping the studs off on manifolds.
@georgelouis6515 10 жыл бұрын
Good job Eric. Took me three days to watch part 1.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@moldymac Well I suppose I'm not alone since I sent back the one they brought me today because it was full of ice, video on Monday. Thanks for sharing your experience.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@timmytee12 That would be the front crank seal, to replace that you need to remove the crank pulley which may require the use of a puller to remove from the engine, then it's just a matter of changing the seal.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@mrjost55 I don't really feel miserable about it, disappointed sure but it's just a truck and I hate to say it but my car still runs. In fact I did have my friend draw up the disclaimer who happens to be a lawyer. Thanks for the comment.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@OneMoeAtheist No, the reason is that an air tank cannot maintain constant pressure which is vital to the leak down working correctly. The truth is had I taken more time to check it out this might not have happened, the yard says they test every engine, I took them at their word but you can't always do that as this video shows.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@FromTheInside131 You are correct, in fact I address that very thing in the next video, thanks for your comment.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@spelunkerd I'm all about efficiency, I'll look into it, thanks for the comment.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@toyotavanman The video I'm about to post is a direct answer to this question. Thanks for the comment you bring up a valid point.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@sexymd39 Your right, it does happen to us all. I don't do these videos to look good but to teach as much as I can, sometimes that means showing my mistakes as much as my victories. Thanks for the comment.
@brianbarlow3761 10 жыл бұрын
I always pull the intake off of the 4.7's before removal. Clears up a tad of room between the engine and cowl. I've done both 4wd and 2wd and don't see a lot of difference in either. Awesome video none the less!!!!
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@MrChaosmar Hands on is the best way to learn in my opinion. Thanks for the comment.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@cjdMobile66 Glad you liked it, thanks for your comment.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@Michiganborn1969 Rebuilding costs about 3 times as much and takes a bunch of time, it actually works out better to just replace the engine. This engine has a 3 year parts and labor on it in case something like this happens.
@joecochran6343 Жыл бұрын
Hi Erik used your vid clip as a guide on the exact truck and litterally took me 45 min to do the heavy stuff after that hooking hoses ect went smooth….thanks
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@DodgeMan360 Sometimes that is the best and easiest way, it's how they do it at the factory after all. Thanks for the comment.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@BrayBraythemidg If it's 4WD you may be hanging up on the front differential, you might be able to drop it down if that's the case, it also might be easier to get out if you took the intake off before you pull it.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@Stick1370 It costs about 3 times more to rebuild than it does to replace, not to mention the time involved. I don't do rebuilds anymore unless it's something I can't find at salvage. I do hope to do some rebuild videos at some point however.
@stevenmorookian6137 7 жыл бұрын
right now I'm trying to bolt the flywheel onto the torque converter, thank you very much for posting this video👍👍 you're the man
@sleepinggiant90 13 жыл бұрын
Man I'm so excited for the part 2 of this.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@tobysoter It's not a bad idea to service the engine while it's out of the car as there is never better access. As for how long it will take that depends on your tools and experience, just take your time and work carefully and methodically. Good luck.
@enriquebauza749 2 жыл бұрын
Hey erick i admire these type of videos. Swapping an Engiine like that and filming the video is nothing easy. Great job bro.👍👍👍
@ShallowPlane 8 жыл бұрын
hey Eric I just came across your channel your videos are real educational and fun to watch
@seanmcmaster 9 жыл бұрын
Great videos, great philosophy when working against the machines, I feel your pain. I wanted to comment about the floor though. Throw down some masonite. It's cheap, strong and thin enough to roll your picker onto when starting from the concrete. You'll need to support the underside just a little at the threshold on the floor, broaden the bump per say like you have but for the width of the masonite so you can come across anywhere... not sure if I'm explaining it clearly. I know it works because I used to do the same with huge acid filled batteries in telephone buildings that were just as heavy as an engine. Hope I helped. Keep up the great videos!
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@gav52l Yea, experience really is the best teacher. Glad yours got sorted out. Thanks for the comment.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@MidCity29Loonatik I like this kind of work, the easiest way to take it is one thing at a time and sooner or later your done, it does take some time to do it right however. Thanks for the comment.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@BrayBraythemidg Might just be your angle then, try putting a jack with a wood block under the trans to change it and make sure everything is disconnected.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@Michiganborn1969 I'm happy with how I handled it.
@jonathan99786 11 жыл бұрын
I was about to sleep and now my night just got longer, thanks Eric!!!
@LeathanEre 13 жыл бұрын
Wow been waiting a long time to see you do some sort of proper engine work :)
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@CoolasIce2 I'm pretty sure the scoring on the counterweight has a lot to do with it as I'm pretty sure it was locked up in the bottom end.
@ericthecarguy 12 жыл бұрын
@kusznierm Perhaps but it's a lot more stuff to deal with and since I was just replacing the engine I elected to do it this way. Thanks for the comment.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@castigo617 As you get older you may find that it's much easier not to sweat the stuff you can't change, at least that's what works for me.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@xdyingfetusx69 I was about to suggest that you check a schematic because at the top of every diagram is the battery and the negative going to ground, remove the negative cable and you disconnect EVERY circuit in the system. The only reason you can catch a ground on the body is because this is the path back to the battery via the negative battery cable which is connected to the engine block and the body, without the cable connection there is no circuit path back to the battery.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@ndchevy I think it would have been easier if I had removed the intake actually but thanks for your input.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@dendorssers I really don't get mad at stuff like this if I get paid, this engine had a parts and labor warranty on it so I should get paid. Good luck with your car and thanks for the comment.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@simpsons721 I'm not exactly sure what you are referring to by valve timing but if you mean valve adjustment I did a video on that if you want to check it out. Also, I believe that engine has hydraulic lifters and therefore does not have adjustable valves. Let me know if I'm wrong here.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@ktumbleweed Thanks for the tip and for your comment.
@etraderx11 13 жыл бұрын
Eric is tha man! He knows his stuff and he's fun to watch and he seems like a nice person. I got my respect for him, unlike the other kind of mechanics who charge $400 just to swap an O2 sensor.
@57fitter 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric Thanks for making this. Even though you don't have your car lift yet you went about it exactly how I've done mine so far. Those motor mounts are a major pain and I decided to take them loose from the block too. I'm gonna disconnect the manifolds too, probably. AND those electrical connectors? Jeeeeez! Anyway...Thanks!
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@SystemXpander Not mine but it's suppose to get an engine of it's own at some point. I hope to make a video of the process when I do.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@BrayBraythemidg That's good news thanks for the update.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@sleepinggiant90 Actually up to this point they've been pretty cool, my hope is they stay that way.
@workwithnature 13 жыл бұрын
Always wanted to see how you take out an engine. Do you have any step by step clips on reconditioning. Thanks.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@Begbucks They said they tested it but most times when I ask a salvage yard how many miles are on a particular engine they almost always say 30K, I have to wonder. It will all work out in the end in fact I'll get paid twice, I hope. Thanks for the comment.
@theduke5783 6 жыл бұрын
Great video eric,lots of hard work!!
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@gjmvi Cool, thanks for watching and the comment.
@thebrim82 13 жыл бұрын
@EricTheCarGuy kudos to you for not having an assistant nearby, i can only imagine how much of a pain it is aligning the motor
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@69chevymaro Head gaskets went, water mixed with oil, metal parts wore out as a result, hence the loud noise in the video while the old engine was running.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@AnUglyAmerican It took me 10min to make my boards and they work for the most part. If the Civic was not behind the truck I would be able to put it farther back in the shop and not have to deal with the bump so I don't think it's practical to try and remove the 'hump'.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@xsenceo89x You've got a point, it's not all glamor that's for sure. Thanks for the comment.
@KenCarTechMeow 13 жыл бұрын
@EricTheCarGuy Eric, I'm a huge fan of everything you do. Heck, I'd like to say that i'm a lot like you... into cars, we have the same sense of humor, etc. I just wanted to let you know I and the rest of us out there stand behind you and REALLY appreciate what you're doing. Realizing an engine is locked up SUCKS. Realizing it after it's installed? I'm sure four letter words were flying. Best wishes man. I know cars can suck some days. Just keep on remembering why you got into this business. :)
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@Oozingmachismo24 It turned over almost a full rev before it seized up. I won't make excuses about why I didn't check it out more, I'm learning too you know.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@21mejia25 Try a power balance test (I did a video on this) to see if you have a cylinder that's not putting out what it should. If you don't find anything there you might check for vacuum leaks.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@pinoyALLmotorEVOIXMR That is EXACTLY the idea behind ETCG. Thanks for the comment.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@Michiganborn1969 It's still on the floor of the shop at the moment and I hope to do a video on taking it apart and looking for the failures, after that I'll sell it for scrap.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@MrPiwo That is exactly what I think to be honest because they said they tested the engine, probably while it was still in the old truck. If they try and accuse me of doing the damage I have a video showing me putting it in as well as a few subscribers that I could tell the name of the yard to. They haven't gone there and seem to be cool for the moment but I'll wait till the check cashes to pass judgement. Thanks for the comment.
@grabbindraggon 13 жыл бұрын
Excellent video,can't wait for part 2
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@LeathanEre I would have done an oil and filter change after the engine was in.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@rebelsoutherner No, I think it's a damaged crank or thrust bearing.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@ZionzSavior Bring it in, I'd love to work on it.
@ericthecarguy 12 жыл бұрын
@daniells71 It SHOULN'T matter however sometimes there are differences in emission controls, it's probably not a big deal if that's the case as you should be able to swap things over.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@thepopeis1 It didn't, I ended up sending the engine back that they brought me cause it was filled with ice, video will be posted Monday.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@Bushougoma I didn't think I had to say what was wrong with it as I ran it at the beginning of the video, it's not a diesel BTW. As for the damage I'm not sure if it happened because of a collision or someone dropped it at the yard.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@motorztv Looks like it might be 3 parts since the engine they sent me today was full of ice, that video will be posted Monday. Nice to see you hear Chris, I need to PM you soon I have something I want to ask you.
@ThomasBaker-tb8rc Жыл бұрын
Hey Will 5.2 or 5.9 fit in a Durango that had a 4.7 L in it
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@TRcustomengineering It did spin almost all the way around and then it seized up.
@NotARealUTubeAccount 13 жыл бұрын
One of your best yet! Thanks Eric!
@GlendaleWatkins 10 жыл бұрын
I've taken the entire cab off the chassis to remove engines that have very limited clearance at the cowl. Especially on the 4X4 models. There is too little clearance for tools and hands at the firewall and bell housing, not to mention the exhaust pipes. Certainly enjoyed watching your video.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@AtreyusArchaicAvengr Salvage will pay, the engine has a 3 year parts and labor on it. I'd love to have the company, I kind of don't ever feel alone when I make my videos though, it's kind of cool. Thanks for the comment.
@thus007 13 жыл бұрын
@EricTheCarGuy i can only watch in awe :) keep it up Eric, you are my hero... you've saved a broke student from the UK alot of money, and taught me alot along the way, i really look forw ard to learning more from your videos :D take care
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@finalman82 The next video which I'm about to post is a direct answer to this comment but as for the damage to the engine I think the scoring on the counterweight says it all, internal damage, that's all I need to know to move on and find another engine.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@MRYgTHATSME No worries man, I'm a visual person myself and find that I learn better that way one of the reasons I make these videos. I think you will do just fine as it takes a real man to admit their shortcomings and in my opinion this is the best way to learn and become a better person. Sorry I'm not your uncle but I wish you the best and thank you for your great comment.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@binnsh Yea they did shoehorn those in those trucks for sure, I used to have an 86 extended cab, worst truck I ever owned, I ended up trading it for a Civic and drove that car till I crashed it one morning. Thanks for the comment.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@finalman82 Nope, when I say locked up this engine was not moving like welded together not moving, if it laughed at 6' of breaker bar and pipe I don't think compressed air would do anything. Besides, once I saw the damage to the counterweight I knew I was done with this engine. I'll post part 2 after I answer these comments.
@andrewthompsonuk1 13 жыл бұрын
Great video. I always learn some new tricks from every video you do. Sorry about the engine, I guess it is all part of the job
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@MrMrbean86 Their under contract on this one because it came with a 3 year parts and labor warranty.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@grizzlybaseball191 I like engine swaps too. On that car taking the trans out would be easier but I worry about the weight on my seat belt on this truck.
@ericthecarguy 13 жыл бұрын
@fckurvtc I'm learning too BTW, up to this point I haven't had issues with this yard, I wasn't too concerned however because the engine came with a parts and labor warranty.
@DependableAutoTruck 3 жыл бұрын
i remove intake and made a plate simular to a holley carb flange hookup and makes life so easy also you can make it tilt proper amount to conn to trans and clearance problems are gone
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