2013-2016 Dodge Dart Valve Cover Gasket Replacement (2.4L)

[@jimchop8235]

Bro. This has to be the best step by step mechanics special video I’ve ever seen. Leaves nothing to the imagination.. super thorough. Thanks

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

I truly appreciate that 🙏🙏🙏

[@ZachiiXyLoPHoNe]

Was thinking the same thing haha

[@pedromercado4460]

Brother you’re an amazing person and truly understand the basic person trying to not mess anything up. Truly appreciate your video and the quality more than anything!

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Thank you! I truly appreciate your comment!!

[@johnbeckham1483]

BeeCee Built, I am very impressed by your thorough valve cover gasket repair & replace on a 2.4 Liter MultiAir Tigershark Dodge Dart engine! I totally appreciate your diagrams, torque specs, part numbers the gasket kit with manufacturer! New push clips to boot! Thank you from a 2014 Dodge Dart owner! P.S. Leaks repaired indeed!

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Thank you! I truly appreciate your comment! 🙏🙏

[@kotaburr4744]

The plastic Fasteners on mine were able to basically spin out of place didn't have to pop them out so whoever doesn't have the right tool try that. I used a flat head to get a bite on the edge to spin it counterclockwise. less chance of breaking them. Thanks for the tutorial man!

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Nice! Thats rare lol. 👍👍

[@victorvargasjr4023]

Love the way you do your vid..step by step..very professional.Well done!

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Thanks man! Definitely appreciate it 🙏

[@matttripp1201]

Awesome walk through! By far the most informative video I've seen on a car job as a mechanic. Bolt locations, torque sequence, and torque itself is such a good thing to include!

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

I truly appreciate the comment man!

[@noeygarza6522]

Love the step by step instruction with detail information. Great Video again.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

I appreciate it! Thanks again!

[@wurevolution34]

I have this issue with my 2014 right now. This video came right on time!

[@AhairlessElk]

I'm having the same issue. Could not happen at a worse time. I'm dirt broke

[@Relish19]

Holy shit this was so easy to follow. Great video! Wish you had one on changing the starter on this car.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

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[@user-yx8lp2ds7z]

You my friend are a god send. Nothing but the best for you ❤

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

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[@user-jf8kw7su8d]

Very good job explaining and recording.Very professional including sequence and tuning specs...Thanks!

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Thank you! I appreciate the comment!!

[@Luke12195]

Very thorough video, thank you. For those push clips I was able take them out without breaking them using some needle nose pliers to unscrew them til I could pop them off.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Nice, that’s extremely lucky lol.

[@hollywood28546]

Thanks for the detailed video. Definitely going to use this to help me get mine fixed. I had recently replaced all my spark plugs and coils but will they still be usable if they have oil in them or do they need to be replaced? Thanks again for making this video.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Thats kind of a subjective question. Oil on plugs is never good, and longterm exposure to oil they really should be replaced. You could probably get away with cleaning them up and reusing if they weren’t exposed to long, but personally I prefer replacing them when this happens.

[@user-sg5ws7zw5h]

Excellent video. Thank you

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

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[@leonva2409]

helps me a lot.. thanks for the video 👍🏻

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Glad to hear that! appreciate the comment

[@emotlxnsyt8358]

i’m hoping this works the same for the 2.0

[@kamm4368]

Man you did a great job By explaining everything step-by-step my question is did you check it if leaked out again?

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

It’s not my vehicle, I just did the job on it, so I haven’t seen it since this job. Although I let it run for a while on and off while I had it in my possession to ensure no leaks, and it was good...so I see no reason why it would be. Any particular reason you’re asking?

[@kpfalconi]

“Smash that report button” - greatness! Thanks for the video. 😂

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

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[@juantejeda5177]

This is amazing bro!, one question. What kind of material is this head gasket? And also if you can provide me a link for buy it will be amazing

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Appreciate it! The head gasket is multi-layer steel I believe. Here’s a link where you can buy the OE Mopar head-gasket: www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/dodge,2016,dart,2.4l+l4,3342305,engine,cylinder+head+gasket,5412 …and just for some clarity in case there was a mixup in what you were referring to, this video is for valve cover gasket, not the head gasket…..just wanted to note that just in case.

[@alexneil9116]

thank you for this video, mine is leaking on the inside where my plugs are.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Appreciate the comment!

[@Unknown_person676]

Thank u so much sir you explain very well but still cant do it my self

[@timothywaymam6524]

HI was just wondering what did you use to clean the engine block ? TIA

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Brake cleaner

[@metalmindedmaniac2587]

Would it be the same for the 2.0L for the Darts? Thinking about doing the same thing.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

I’ve never been under the hood of a 2.0L, so I couldn’t give you exact insight on it. Its going to be similar, but definitely not the same.

[@nicholashinton9465]

What drive is your torque wrench? And what size bolts besides 10mm. Thanks.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

The torque wrench used was a 3/8 drive, but a 1/4 or 3/8 could be used. All bolt sizes are listed in subtitles throughout the video. Don’t remember there being too many different sizes at all.

[@Cesar-zz9qt]

Where can i get the head gasket trouble finding

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Just for reference…this video is on the valve cover gasket not the head gasket….but you can get either gasket from www.rockauto.com

[@davidtejeda1380]

Just a FYI the oil on top of the valve cover is just oil that spilled when it was getting refilled. Notice how clean it is when u put ur finger in it.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Most definitely is not from spilling. If anyone is spilling that much oil they need to be checked for Parkinson’s lol. I serviced this vehicle on the prior couple oil changes and it was consistently leaking prior, and I didn’t spill anything. Look at @ 12:05. All the holes are completely filled. Nobody is spilling oil perfectly in all those holes. These cars are good for leaking from all parts of the VCG, this is not the first Dart I’ve seen with oil all over the valve cover and surrounding it.

[@mikehaley9130]

Nobody spills that much oil while refilling lmaooo

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

@@mikehaley9130 exactly 😅

[@mikehaley9130]

@@TheOriginalBeeCee followed your steps and got mine done in an hour and 24 minutes. Personal best for me lol

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

@@mikehaley9130 haa nice man! Good stuff 👍

[@PaemionTyme]

I have a 2014 1.4L Turbo…Do you think/know if this would be the process to fix it??

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

I’m not familiar with the 1.4 turbo platform, unfortunately. I’m sure there will probably be some similarities, but definitely some differences as well, as the gasket part itself is different for starters.

[@kristianrutana9996]

Excellent

[@jonathanmattmann6579]

How do you get the clips out, just drill them out? I broke like 5 of mine.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Yea, they are gonna break. Unless they were taken out in the first year under 10-15K mileage, I doubt they will come out without breaking them. But yea man, just drill them out carefully, thats all I did. Then get the replacement clips I showed in the video and you will be good to go!

[@theultimateeatingmachinema6122]

Is there a certain way to lay the gasket on and on the spark plugs gaskets and the gasket on the bolts if so how do you know which way

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

The gasket can only go on one way, due to its design & orientation. So the way it fits in, is the right way lol. Spark plug gaskets are pretty much the same deal if I remember correctly. And you can tell what orientation the bolt grommets go on by just looking at them essentially, but you can also compare them to the original grommet(s) orientation if need be to help give you the visual of how they are installed. Check out @ 20:13.

[@theultimateeatingmachinema6122]

@@TheOriginalBeeCee thanks your video helped a lot I got it done yesterday

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

@@theultimateeatingmachinema6122 awesome man! Glad you got it done & glad it helped!

[@zeppdogg]

The old gasket didn't cause a misfire?

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Not my car...but I didn’t notice much from the minute I had it running, & the customer didn’t complain or noticing anything in regards to how it was running.

[@Thehotdogguy5000]

Mine is, the oil is getting past my tube o-ring on #2. Changed coil pack and it fixed it. Oil getting into the spark plug hole and coats the electrode causing misfire.

[@jasonmcwrath7954]

Thank you for this great intuitive video. Maybe you can help me out. I can not seem to find a gasket for my 2013 Dodge Dart SXT 2.0L FI DOHC 4cyl. Any thoughts on where I might be able to get one?

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

I appreciate it! What have you tried so far though? As far as I remember Autozone & Advance usually stock the gaskets for the 2.0L. I typically get my parts/gaskets from Rockauto, but if I know there is known issue(s) with a particular gasket design or fitment for a particular vehicle, I will grab it from a local parts store to make it an more easier return/exchange, if need be.

[@psycosis12]

Did you drain the oil first? Should you?

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Naaa you dont have to drain the oil.

[@psycosis12]

@@TheOriginalBeeCee Thanks!

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

@@psycosis12 np 👍

[@vados8193]

Hi friend, can you tell me if I can talk to you about the car. There are a few questions) maybe you are on some social network? I'm from Ukraine) I'll be very happy to answer 😉

[@youngrozay3576]

Amazing video bro. Good job.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Appreciate the comment 🙏🙏🙏

[@iiqueenjessiciaii]

#BEECEEBUILT I honestly have the exact same car. And the same exact issue. I’ve prayed, and did a little research on how I could safely resolve this problem. I contacted a “who” it wasn’t of my favor. A 2200.00 reply..I’ve declined it. I surely hope this will work for me. I do feel like, the way you’re so patient with it, it’s the only way. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ #commentbelow 😢😢😮😊

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

$2200?! Lmao. Wow. That might be the wildest quote I’ve ever heard in my life, and i’ve heard some bad ones. You can get the engine replaced, and well…for cheaper than that. but if you plan on doing it yourself, ensuring you have the correct tools is really half the battle, and just take your time is really key. As you noted patience is the only way!