Hey excellent video. I have same cement mixing bucket. That’s a lot of miles. Still going strong. It’s been 4 years you still have it. Have a nice day

Oil pump: Next time remove all 4 bolts from oil pump and twist clockwise. You will then be able to get a box end wrench in there. Never touching the oil pan.

Heck, I replaces Ferrari timing/tensioners/pulleys/rollers/thermostat/water pump at 30k. Glad that yours lasted close to 300k. Thank you for sharing.

liked the video, and liked the 300k miles and stick shift truck. I also liked painting the date on the cam "gear", though I would have written the mileage, too. A couple corrections: you don't need to bathe all the cam bolt threads in LocTite, just a few drops on the engaged part of clean, dry threads is sufficient. Heat does not "activate" the threadlocker. Lack of oxygen hardens the threadlocker. Sufficient heat actually melts the threadlocker. I think I would have gone with a new oil pump, were I that far into it, but that's just me. Anyway thanks for the video.

Thanks for the view at 2:09. I'm doing a water pump and didn't do a great job of keeping track of the hardware.

Wow, I thought I was one of the only people with a 5 speed gasser ram 2500. Looks great. Hope you still have it!

This is exactly what I needed. Thank you for making an easy to understand video. Huge help man. Thank you!

What an excellent video. I am still enjoying my 05 Dodge 2500 HEMI. Right there with ya!

Awesome video... Mines a 2003 1500, 333k, and just like yours, I've never had to have it towed... Just bought a new dodge ram 1500 2017, identical to my 03, now I have twins lol... Have the gasket behind the timing cover gone out and I think I'm going to replace everything I can going in to get it including the timing... Awesome video though... It'll make me feel better about doing it myself

Very nice. Did this on my 460 f350. Now have to do the same on my sons 2002 ram 1500 . Popping out of intake. Chain jumped a tooth or 2

Great job. Excellent mechanical and video work. Those engines are so solid. It never has to work hard.. Lazy power all day long.

Great truck! Thanks for posting, I need to do this on my hemi with 200k. Oh man, manual transmission would be the best!

Damn Buddy your truck is a great example of the great trucks Dodge used to Make..love my 04 ram 4x4 2500 5.7 no major issues with my truck iam original owner..167k miles..👊

With all the folks I've seen with valve guide and lifter problems, its nice to see one actually make it to 300,000 miles. I've got an '07 with 175,000 miles. Everything about it is fine today but I feel like I'm driving a time bomb hearing all the troubles that others have had.

I thought I was the only other one with a 04 dodge 5.7 hemi with 286,000 and no problems original drivetrain 5 speed auto still shifting strong own since new.

That doesn't look too bad. Thx. I have an 05. Treats me better than my ex ever did. Only been towed 1x. The starter w/o any warning took a dump. Salt Here in N NY eats corrodes everything. Replaced water pump bcuz salt ate thru steel line. Liquid steel, & Duct tape got me home.🤣

nice truck. its good to see she's been good to you. i bought a 2010 hemi and i hope i have the same luck. cheers.

i just did this job and your video was super helpfil man. Thanks! Something i noticed was my dodge factory service manual said to align the single colored link with the 12 o'clock position of the camshaft sprocket and the dual colored links were aligned with the 6 o'clock position of the crank sprocket. this is reverse of what you show in the video.

A+ Video. Good instruction and to the point. Probably the best damn F-ing DIY automotive video on youtube. Thanks for posting

Your videos help out alot thanks man

Will be pulling heads when the timing chain breaks,interfernace engine bending valves.There was a recall on this too by Chrysler.I seen this with a 2008 Dodge Charger,bent most of the valves.Can't get the parts aftermarket,from Chrysler only.The cam bolt,tightn with an impact,no need to torque it down.

300,000 miles. Impressive. Most miles I've had is 265,000 in an 87 Voyager with a 4cyl. I have a T&C with over 200,000 miles. TFS

Great job, great truck.

I had mine done at dodge dealership and just noticed my alternator bolt was loose I took it out with my hand . They should of checked that correct before I left or gave me the car back correct?

I believe the correct Foot Pounds for the camshaft bolt is 90 foot pounds. Not 30 or 35. Can’t remember what you said

nice job, think I could do the same after watching,, lots of good feed back

Amigo desde venezuela te pregunto: Cambiaste el refigerante., la bomba de agua nueva? Solo cambiaste el tensor roto y los demás componentes también los cambiastes? Que aceite pusiste a? Y saber si ella te soñaba feo?

How did you get your #1 cylinder top dead center and don’t it have to be done before you remove the timing chain and components

Good video! Studying up because evidently my 5.7 should have fallen apart already. 05 Ram Daytona 5.7 150K. Nothing failed yet.

I've got a 2014 Charger R/T with the 5.7 Liter Hemi engine, it has about 65k miles on it. Haven't had any problems out of it whatsoever, I hope that dodge exceeds their reputation with this engine, I want it to last as long as possible!

Hello! What oil do you use for your 2500 ram mine only has 130 000 kms and it’s noise but the garage only put 5w20 in my truck...

Great video! I would mention that the oil pump can in fact be removed without taking out any oil pan bolts (aside from the ones connected to the timing cover). Remove the 4 bolts and with a little bit of effort should be able to rotate the oil pump clockwise just enough to access the oil pump pickup bolt. I think the only things that were not addressed in the video; How did you remove the camshaft bolt? Impact? Also when reinstalling the harmonic balancer/pulley did you just bang it on and use the bolt to snug it back up? Or a installer tool/longer bolt? Thanks again!

You're a baller dude!! Sick like!

My him blower 3 lifters all to Peace's and can I replace the head and lifters and be alrite

Very nice thorough work. nicely done! 300k miles, should do 600k.

Can’t fine any videos for a 2005 magnum rt HEMI

Nice work,

I took the chain off before I set it at top dead center now nothing line up please help somebody

Enjoyed watching and good job as well. My Dodge 07 1500 currently has 234,000 miles on it and I’ve been thinking it’s probably over due. I service very regularly ever since new and never over rev the engine. Curious if permatex of any kind is used or O ring gaskets oil pan & water pump sealing everything? I need to buy a manual obviously. Thanks again for sharing!

I have a Chrysler 300c 5.7 hemi I think I need this replaced as well. My car started fine then when I parked cut it off and tried turning back on wouldn’t start. When I had it in reverse heard clunking noise like timing chain was hitting something not sure what it is. But no messages on my dash system says ok.

Just pulled my cover at 163k miles, 04 ram 5.7 5-45rfe. Tensioner isn't broken, chain is pretty damn tight still Replacing it anyway Your video although good isn't very clear about a couple things here: 1) AC compressor has a 3rd bolt in the back, what a weird design. I snapped the 3rd back leg of my compressor thinking it was just stuck after removing the 2 big bolts like the Alternator is setup. 2) The timing procedure. The cam gear has a dot that needs to be at 12oc, the crank gear has a dot that needs to be at 6oc, and the timing chain has 3 links that have identifying marks, they look like squares. The 2 squared links that are side by side, the cam gear dot needs to be in the middle of the two link. The single squared link needs to be right on the crank gear dot. Hope this helps

Great Video. thanks for taking the time to post it. I am changing the timing gasket and the Crank seal on my 05 HEMI and I have 1 question. What sealant if any do you put at the bottom of the timing cover? Also if you know off the top of your head. What is the torque specs for the timing cover? Thanks again, KP

thanks for the Video

It should be noted that the tensioners on the Hemi break and usually trash the cam and heads. The Hemi is an all aluminium interference engine. Your truck engine is likely a clearance motor?

Hey before you changed the timing chain tensioner on your truck by chance did it make a slapping noise? Or any kind of noise?

Very impressive video...a job well done. I've heard that the HEMI tensioner is made of plastic & is prone to failure. Was the replacement tensioner all metal? Also I have to ask if you use synthetic oil & how often did you change it? Thanks for your valuable time.

I love the video. I'm at 145K and been doing lots of preventive maintenance. How long did this take you if I may ask?

Thanks

Was this issue (broken tensioner), giving you drivability issues? Any backfiring) stumbling? Hesitation? Loss of power in low rpms? Thanks.

Was going to ask the symptoms of one being broken I let off throttle on mine and sounds like metal on metal got told lifters or exhaust leak then asked could it be timing chain tensioner won’t make a noise driving just when I let off throttle

I like to know. What made you do the work you did on the Hemi? I'm aware the tensor for the timing chain had broken. Where driving when this happened? And what kind of noise there if any? Some thing went on my truck, and just got the same parts you installed and changing the oil pump. I know the oil pump is failing because the oil light is on. And it has enough oil and I can feel the motor having low pressure. Was there noise like ticking, or something in that nature?

very great work like it

Did you use any gasket sealer between the bottom of the timing cover and oil pan or any gasket sealer on the timing cover gasket to block?

I have the same truck it cranks when I try to start it was just wondering if that's what happens when the time chain is broken

Quick question. I'm about to install the harmonic balancer and was wondering what you used to install it. I have a Cal-Van tools harmonic balancer installer kit,however I've heard horror stories about the adapter breaking off inside the the crank. Any input would be appreciated .

My truck, 2003 ram hemi, was making a slight random ticking while idleing and one day as I was coming of the freeway it started to rough idle at low RPMs and I had to step on the gas while idleing so it wouldn't die to make it home, and now it won't even start, what could it be? It has 143k

Did you ever replace the valve springs? I read they had weak valve springs, not sure if it's a comon problem. I have a 5.7 hemi 2004

What brand of oil have you been using and what grade? Conventional, high mileage, full synthetic? How often have you done your oil changes?

“Test drive”? You mean “ops check”, sir? Lol. Great video! I’ve worked in the aircraft business too. Now I’m studying at Riddle in Daytona to get my A&P.

Thanks for making that video, I have 161k miles on my 06 Dodge Charger, and have been thinking to myself should I change the timing chain, belts, tensioner, & oil pump soon, I really love the reliability of this Hemi, as long as they're maintained who knows how long they'll last, I use only Royal Purple or mobile one for oil changes as well as the transmission and axel, what brand of motor oil do you use? And again thanks for the video

.If you had to do it over would you have just pulled the motor, and replaced everything, or was the time worth the effort?

I have a question for you I got a Hemi 5.7 2007. My oil pressure gauge quit working wife was driving home from Tulsa. So I ordered a new one online from California and it arrived today. I slipped the old one out new one in and plugged it up. Cleared the computer and started truck still reads no oil pressure but runs great. I am stumped. Was wondering if you had any ideas is there a fuse i looked in fuse box but didn't see anything.

Ecelentisimo video

What's your Hwy Mpg? Rear gear ratio? How can you not be tempted to buy a newer one with the 5 link rear end? It must ride like a Cadillac compare to all other 3/4 ton trucks

Sir i have to do this on a 2005 dodge magnum 5.7. Do i have to take the water pump and radiator please let me know

Other then the chain any other problems with the 5.7 Hemi? How much oil dose it burn and what kind did you use? Thanks! Anthony

Did you get a engine light with a cam sensor signal fault code with that worn timing gear set?

Well done! Say, when did you replace your fuel pump? Ever? How about the alternator? How many miles did you get from the original? My 2011 1500? 142k. The starter went out at about 100k. Thinking the pump or alternator will be next. Oh, and the serpentine tensioner? Good for about 100k too. Best to do that before it leaves a person stranded. Mine let go two blocks from the house, very convenient.

So did you have to prime the oil pump also how did you get the harmonic balancer back on

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Was this engine making and noise when at idle on the driver's side? Kinda like chain clicking/clacking... It goes away when oil pressure goes up with rpm at 1k. It's been normal for this truck for the 3 years I have had it.

Dude you are the man!

Liked your video was wondering did you put new gasket on water pump?

Great engine before 07

I know this is years later but I had a question for diagnostic purposes. Did you notice a rattling noise when in low rpm range to determine it being the tensioner?

Should of replace the oil pump while you were there.

what was truck doing to make u change it was it making a simular knock to a rod knock sound? thanks

Does the tensioner have a pin in it on the left side? I don't recall pulling one out

Anybody know where I can get replacements bolts for the tensioner?

Oh, so there is no tensioning pulley and all the tension is coming from the sliders? Would like to replace the timing kit and not very sure what's need to be replaced with it. Guess an antifreeze.

how much fuel milage did you gain

When the timing chain tensioner broke it didn't bend any rods?

I'm working on my 5.7 in the driveway. Trying to lineup everything by rotating the engine to lineup everything in position. It's not happening

300,000 miles really good you can tell you Maintain you Vehicle.

actually, i have the P0016 code un my 2011 ram 5.7 The engine run but with reduced performance and Fuel efficiency is not very good, at times a sound similar to the friction of the timing chain, the pressure already at nominal temperature is 16psi and 20mph from 43psi to 44psi ......What do you think it could be?

Hopefully you would answer this so long ago how far did u drop oil pan for oil pump pickup tube bolt and did u reuse the oil pan gasket or put new on thanks

how did u know or found out that is was broken?

Did the timing chain jump a tooth or 2? How did you know something was wrong with it? I have a 03 ram also and it started running real rough by the time I got home I herd a heavy tap in the motor. ( not a knock) I'm wondering if my timing chain jumped. Just trying to diagnose it my self. Any thoughts?

What sound was the engine making with that broken

Lol just cant shake the military feeling i see. Great video

Quick question. Were you able to remove the oil pump without completely removing the oil pan? I need to change my pump and am trying not to have to remove the entire pan

So rare to find them in good condition and manual trans ....

What was your total cost in parts, I'm going do mine soon it has a 170000 onit but runs fine just don't want to have it break.

@mediajunkie what's up with those tags, I see them all over the place where I live?

How did you get the timing cover off without dropping the oil pan?

My 06 300 with the hemi has 203,000 miles now and I noticed a clicking what I thought was one the hemi tick the lifter but now in second guessing as I have a mild what seams to be a miss while cruising with barely any load on the motor at cruaing speed Making me think my chain is getting pretty loose sense I have no idiot lights coming on

I have a 2009 ram laramie 2500 with 117,000 km on it, is it recomendable to change timing chain , water pump and belts already?

Was your timing chain ticking afterwards?

Doing the lifters and camshaft in my 2007 Durango 5.7 with 152,000 miles. Is there a trick to getting the timing case cover off? That's where I am right now. It is loose at the top but seems stuck at the bottom. I did take the 5 oil pan bolts out but am stuck. Great video, thanks for posting it.

Have you ever had to replace Lifters /Cam