3.6 Chrysler Pentastar How to Replace Head Gaskets

3.6 Chrysler Pentastar How to Replace Head Gaskets
In this video I have a 2016 Promaster with a 3.6 Pentastar V6 engine that is overheating and has failed the block test. I will show you how to remove the cylinder heads, what to inspect and how to put the engine back together properly. Join me and you will be successful on this repair.
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[@ToolDemos]

Great job Tony. I’m still amazed by how many cars they’ve managed to fit that engine into.

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Omg yes you are correct. The newer ones require aluminum timing tools. Thank you for watching

[@JayyP99]

Thank you for the high quality video and straightforward no bs info!

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

You are welcome and I am happy you liked the video. Happy it helped. Thanks for watching.

[@avamisbah3941]

Great video full of info. I did the back R head on a Northstar Cadillac in the vehicle. I'm planning on replacing the right cylinder head on those 3.6L also in the vehicle. I know it's very difficult but I think its easier then removing the whole engine. I don't usually remove everything especially the timing cover I open it just enough to slide the head out and leave the chain tensioned up. It works every time on 3.0L BMW and ML Mercedes.

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

That is awesome, I have seen people do just the left head because the tensioner is at the top but the right head or rear head tensioner is at the bottom. I have never done just one head, always both.

[@arthurrodesiler3109]

Best video at doing this job I have seen. Great job. I drag race for about 25 years with BBC and SBC. As far as warp head I never seen a wrap head with the deck not being wrap also. I thing you could clean the head surface and check it and clean it up with a sanding block. Check your deck and it will be worse than the head. The head has a lot more material. Only time I did the head if it was going on a different block and the block was not flat either. That is why you have a head gasket to make up for the little difference between the two. Now for my question on the great job you did on the 3.6 penstar engine. Since there is some common failures on these engine if it was my engine you was doing I would want new timing chains and guides and tensioners. Also a new Dorman aluminum cross over plate and and a new oil and water cooler under the intake and thermostat housing. Plus new spark plugs. Old plugs are hard on the coils. Am sure there is a few things I missed. Only mostly only for the parts as you are already there. Changing timing chains or that new oil and water cooler under the intake after it is back together after a year or less is no fun. They had problem with that right head. They had a bulletin that if you a problem with that right head they warranty that head for 10 years. First time I have seen that type of clamp. Seems they come out with more stupid stuff so you have to buy new tools all the darn time.

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

First off thank you for the feedback and for watching. I agree if it were mine I would have done timing chains, guides, etc. The oil cooler did get replaced. Thanks for watching

[@anthonymartin2412]

7.58 I USED A SCREWDRIVER ON LEFT WORKED GREAT TO ABLE LOCK THE SLOT ON THE TOP TO SLIDE A ROD DOWN IN THE LOCK GROVE.

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

@anthonymartin2412 very nice, thanks for sharing.

[@kevmoho]

Just got my car back with the exact same repair. Was in the shop for a couple weeks - I was amazed you did the whole job in 33 min! 😂 Great video. Thanks for posting it

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Omg yeah I was actually surprised I finished it so fast. Lol. Pretty sure this job was around 26 hours of book time because it was in a Promaster that was modified with a secondary ac system. Thank you for watching.

[@Athefleetmechanic]

26 hours three days shesh

[@franciscosantillano4159]

How much it costs?

[@geraldmartindale7558]

Great Video!!

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you very much I appreciate you watching.

[@laurameggs]

What happens when your little brother turns that crank pully to a random position, after you remove the heads. is the engine out of timing? if so how do i put it back?

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Well you have to realign the crank again. Message me on Instagram and I can try to help you out.

[@stever2826]

Great video!

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you, very much and I appreciate you watching.

[@ryandass15]

thanks for the vid

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thanks for watching!

[@THEDIESELCHANNEL]

Awesome video. Thank you.

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you too!

[@AlonzoWilliams-bo8be]

I’m a new mechanic this is my first time rebuilding an engine I got everything else but, I don’t understand the torch sequence!

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Message me on Instagram and I can try to help you out.

[@jmc6940]

Why did you decided to run aftermarket head gaskets vs factory?

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

I am not in control of parts usually unless it's a diesel. Service advisors order the parts.

[@killerbee9716]

Is it a must to take your heads to the machine shop?

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

I would never pull heads without sending them out.

[@trapdiddy]

But why can’t you just buy new ones? Instead of re using old ones?

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

@trapdiddy buy new cylinder heads? Sure you can, but taking them to machine shop and having them resurfaced and a valve job done is just fine. It's up to you.

[@HotRodDave]

Good Video.

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@05fordvan]

How much did this job cost?

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

I am not sure, it was around 25 hours of labor but do not know about the parts. Thanks for watching,.

[@oxygen454]

5:20 you say left cams but show the right and on the left, you say the right? What am I missing lol. - I think I see now, the engines right and left side.

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Yes it seems confusing because you are looking at the engine head on however left and right is determined as if you were sitting behind the engine looking forward. That is why it seems like I got it backwards.

[@anthonygiannotti759]

simply put. the 3.6l engine would be great if only they had quality lifters, rocker arms with meat on them and a oil filter that doesn't drain back keeping engine / dry starts that creates most of the issues . jeep -ram- and all the once good chrysler products sadly are behind us now..........

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

@@anthonygiannotti759 yes very true

[@amracingent]

You not show to crack head bolts

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

@@amracingent not sure what you mean?

[@amracingent]

@@NutsandBoltswithTone Was Unscrew,, remove,, Head bolts.., some are very hard

[@ua7pyro591]

Man these things are junk

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Yes they are. But hey there are quite a few on the road. Thanks for watching

[@SeeSaw72]

What do you mean junk? There are over 10,000,000 of these engines built. Earlier ones had rocker arm wear but they have no more problems that other engines out there. I have 225,000 kilometers on mine with no major problems. The alternator slip rings died on mine at 182,000km. Its a well designed powerful engine . I think a lack of maintenance is the biggest culprit in engine failures no matter what brand your running.

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

I just helped my neighbor do his man what a job . I did several videos it took so long. 👊🏻👍🏻

[@Itsdazeni]

Great very well through & detailed video brother, I haven’t done one of these in so long I forgot all about the process

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you very much I appreciate that. Thanks for watching

[@rickchapman3707]

I've been a mechanic for 36 years when I first started I was involved in a lot of engine rebuilds and Tone is doing it the RIGHT WAY I was trained in UK England Watford. I bought a 1997 F250 and it needs Head Gaskets what's my Go to video Nuts and Bolts with Tone !! I want to watch a good American mechanic fixing American engines. I know how to replace head gaskets but if Tone has some good tips I'm all in ! Hey Tone I've already bought those Capri Extra Long Box end Wrenches that you plugged on the 4.6 V8 video , I payed 165 euro here in Germany. Richard

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Rick that is very nice of you to say, I truly appreciate the feedback. I am happy to pass along my knowledge and experience. Thank you for the support and I will continue to give you guys the best content I can. Hopefully I will be back to work the beginning of March. Thank you for watching.

[@banger881]

That engine block looks very clean but for anyone I was wondering if they did replace oil pump on this engines over 300k miles on second engine the van has 425k miles 😂 is it even worth spending on parts will cost me around $1000 from rockauto

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

This engine had low miles so that is why it probably looks clean. As far as the oil pump, I personally would not put an oil pump on from anyone other then OEM part. The oil pump is a common failure item on these engines. Wow 425k that is impressive. Hit me up on Instagram if you need anything. Thanks for watching.

[@Itsdazeni]

Damn ima need that new Capri 1/4” torque wrench I got their first one and I love it because of how small it is to get in tight spots

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Omg I've used it now on several different jobs. Works so good. And it is so small

[@Shintodragon]

Thanks Tone! Just did the head gasket on my daughters 15 grand cherokee. I have never done an engine tear down like this Super helpful video. 💪

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

@Shintodragon awe man that is so awesome to hear. Great job and happy to help

[@raimonddeieso7433]

Great professional workmanship

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you very much. I appreciate that. Stay tuned I got some good stuff coming. Thanks for watching

[@DuaneDonaldson]

Thank you for this tutorial video and all the extra TIPS, except leaving that sensor on the head, I won't give you a rash today for not following your checklist LOL. I imagine this is an expensive job so you did not quote an upgraded all-metal oil cooler on this PENTASTAR while you were already in there.

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

I appreciate you watching and the feedback. This is a very expensive job and we put an OEM oil cooler on the vehicle. I know that an aftermarket company makes an all metal one but I would rather put oem on. Funny you mention this I always remove everything from the cylinder heads and somehow missed the coolant temp on this job. I never do this so it is extra funny. thanks for watching.

[@ronaldkleinsasser2842]

Thanks for the video this is great. Do you recommend replacing the oil cooler when replacing head gaskets?@@NutsandBoltswithTone

[@ronaldkleinsasser2842]

I'm referring to the oil filter housing cooler..

[@DuaneDonaldson]

me too sorry for the wrong exact name, cheers.@@ronaldkleinsasser2842

[@williesteinecker1014]

Thank you!

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Your welcome and thanks for watching.

[@silvergrizzly316]

Tone my friend, this is why you're the master technician and I'm not!😂 Awesome job brother!!! 👏 👍👍

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you brotha I appreciate that. Thanks for watching

[@joseperez-ix9qd]

Have a question after you did 2 resolution turn timing marks on chains ore off but timing is still top dead center

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

@joseperez-ix9qd the links on the chains will only be lined up when setting timing. If you have the tools in properly, install links on proper marks. Then you are rolling over motor to get slack out. With a timing chain system and having colored links you just make sure it is set properly at install. Message me on Instagram if u have anymore questions

[@joseperez-ix9qd]

Thank you sir

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

@@joseperez-ix9qd your welcome

[@Andy-gw7hd]

What a wast of time watching it it’s not showing us how to do it just showing us that we know you know how to do it

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

@Andy-gw7hd well bud that is unfortunate that you feel that way.

[@ronneysalazar3034]

I bought so many tools just to see a heartbreaking video of you with the whole thing out 😅

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

My video was on the actual repair not removing the engine.

[@terrellscaife2411]

I am mine, boggled I could this vehicle have a blown head gasket

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Yeah it's possible. Message me on Instagram if u need help. Thanks for watching

[@ronneysalazar3034]

Wait so I can’t just replace the gasket without taking the whole engine out!??

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

I do not think so, there is not very much room.

[@trapdiddy]

Where do you get those pins from, I can’t find them anywhere where for th plundger?

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

@@trapdiddy they come in the timing till kit

[@trapdiddy]

@@NutsandBoltswithTone thanks man

[@trapdiddy]

@@NutsandBoltswithTone can I just removed the whole tensioner instead of using pins? Will it mess up the engine?

[@RoqueM64]

I got a 2014 Durango v6 Pentastar and I’m sure it’s a blown head gasket. Change the thermostat, the water pump, the oil cooler housing and spark plugs. Noticed when pressurizing the coolant system to refill with coolant it held no pressure and the spark plugs were super wet thought maybe coolant mixing? Ran the car and got white smoke out exhaust and coming out the radiator cap. I’m sure it’s the head gaskets but what do you think?

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

@@RoqueM64 sounds like blown head gasket to me. Here is a link to a Tester kit. amzn.to/4e0vqjl Message me on Instagram if you need more help.

[@RoqueM64]

@@NutsandBoltswithTone thanks brother I sent a dm on Instagram

[@Joebroni1957]

Does it affect the timing if you machine the heads?

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

No it should not as long as heads were machined properly.

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Correct me if I am wrong but the torque specs you gave are for new blocks . On old blocks you only do steps 6-9 so it’s 22-33-33-angle 130 . No re loosening

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

I will have to double check but I am pretty thorough looking up torque specs. I may have made a mistake though I am human. Thanks for watching.

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

@@NutsandBoltswithTone you’re a good man tone . I read it under the specs it said note for engine rebuilds using a new block follow steps 1-9 for rebuilds using old blocks use only 6-9 . Hopefully I am right as that’s how I did my neighbors. Did a video on it to. 🤞 please let me know as I don’t have any auto data. I get it from KZbin guys like y’all 😳

[@ua7pyro591]

Might as well do that oil cooler while your there 😂

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

I did that, thanks for watching.

[@abyokd3204]

Great video great job thank you

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

You are very welcome. Thank you for watching

[@emmagarcias1426]

No good job ..... No machine grinder on aluminum block

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Yes I agree you should not use Roloc discs on Aluminum unless you know what you are doing. You have to really pay attention to what you are doing. I have always used them but I am very meticulous and pay close attention. Thank you for watching.

[@cooldude2245]

Excellent

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you very much and I appreciate you watching.

[@sasansasan317]

Thank you great video, great worksman ship

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you very much

[@jimoliver5758]

Good video

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you and I appreciate you watching

[@josephnavarro6735]

Thanks!

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you very much. I'm happy to help

[@LynxStarAuto]

Nice job, but Felpro garbage? You're a brave man. Also, I do oil the bolts. I use machining oil. Just a few drops on the first couple of threads. I know Chrysler doesn't want us using oil, and that's great on a brand new casting. But on an engine that's been to the moon and back? I'm lubing the threads. Think about all the stress you're putting those threads as you have to do the sequence twice to pre-stretch the new bolts. Oil is your friend.

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

I have to use whatever parts I get from the service advisors. As far as oiling the threads I only oil the threads if the manufacturer recommends it.

[@jameskilgore9688]

Thanks!

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you very much I really appreciate that.

[@noodles_GA]

Is sending the head off to a machine shop pretty much recommended if you are doing this job? I plan to start working on my 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee in the next week or so. This video is a gold mine, I will use it on my shop TV as a guide.

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

So here is the thing about that, if you are removing your cylinder head I am assuming it blew the head gasket. This is a very expensive and time consuming job and it is not smart to not have the heads checked. If the heads are warped or there is a valve train issue and you just replace the head gaskets you will be doing it again. Most of the parts are not reusable so you will be buying the parts again. I have been doing this 20 years and I never have taken off a cylinder head and not sent to machine shop to have it checked. It is a gamble. Good luck and message me on Instagram if you have any questions. Thanks for watching.

[@noodles_GA]

Turns out it was a bad rocker and leaking valve cover gasket, dodged a bullet. Compression test and sending the borescope down the spark plug holes confirmed it was not the head gasket. @@NutsandBoltswithTone

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

@@noodles_GA awesome to hear

[@noodles_GA]

@@NutsandBoltswithTone I am waiting on camshafts to arrive from MOPAR, is there a break in process that I should adhere too when it’s all back together? Replacing all intake rockers and lifters, as well as the intake camshafts.

[@Grant3758]

​@NutsandBoltswithTone mine is a grand cherokee too. How about buying a remanufactured head vs milling what do you recommend?

[@ricodinero4926]

great vid., Master!

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching.

[@gidgetgibson8293]

Hi, I need information about how the engine drops out the bottom? I have a 13 Journey and can't find much info, it looks like it would come out either way but a few other videos I've watched said that it comes out the bottom as well? Id appreciate any insight. Thanks.

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Message me on Instagram and I can try to help you

[@danielnation9123]

Great video why didn’t you replace the timing chains and the oil cooler since you had the motor so far tore down the labor would be nothing. Probably would’ve guaranteed another 200,000 out of it. Not trolling just curious.

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

I did replace the oil cooler, did not do timing chains because it had less then 100k. Customer wanted to spend a little as possible. I had to pull teeth to get oil cooler. Ended up finding signs of leaking from behind water pump pulley so did water pump as well. Thanks for watching

[@Personalized_Workshop]

Excellently Executed video, in all aspects. If I were to do a video on this, this video is exactly how I would try for it to turn out. Clear, direct, quick about the special tools used and using them properly. I was dreading this job. Was leaning towards getting a remand engine. Now I’m thinking about saving someone thousands of dollars by removing the heads for machine shop work. Thanks for this, hope you have others like it I’ll need someday. 👍🏼 👍🏼

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you so much that is very nice to hear. If you need any help hit me up on Instagram. Good luck.

[@TheSchmed]

PentaStar seems very “Planned Obsolescence” based as by the amount of plastic and RTV used to keep it “all together”, seems not synonymous with “longevity” as with double metal head gaskets, metal valve covers and metal components that are plastic and will get brittle and crack.

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

It is not the greatest engine that is for sure, has a lot of problems. Camshafts, lifters, rocker arms and the oil pump. But the valve covers are plastic. Thanks for watching.

[@elcaminodraco]

Can I send a video to you for help on my issue? We did this job and now my engine is acting up.

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Sure message me on Instagram

[@elcaminodraco]

@@NutsandBoltswithTone what is your @?

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

@@elcaminodraco if u look at my KZbin profile and my link is there

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

@@elcaminodraco instagram.com/nuts_n_bolts_with_tone/

[@elcaminodraco]

@@NutsandBoltswithTone mesaage request sent

[@rickchapman3707]

I hope your Boss treats you good in the shop doing all those head gaskets jobs they are HARD work !! Do not rough up the head gaskets Technician in the Shop those guys are GOLD !!

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you very much, yes my boss treats me very well. Yes you should never do anything to the head gaskets because then you will have a failure. Thank you for watching I appreciate it.

[@todds5956]

NIce job. Our shop does alot of Fords , this is our first one of these. Is there a list of special tools? Thank s

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Not really I think the main special tool is the timing tool kit. I could be wrong though

[@walkerfamilyoverlandingpho4826]

20 plus yr tech.. dude... smashed it. Amazing video..

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

@@walkerfamilyoverlandingpho4826 Thank you very much. I appreciate that.

[@danielpelaez9978]

Hey sir I’ve been seeing slot of ppl saying how you get both heads removed with the timing covers still do u have an idea on how or a vid

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

I know you can take off front one but am not aware of getting rear one off. Thanks for watching

[@sixtolopez2712]

I'm currently doing this job boss but customer drop bolt down cylinder what do u recommend if the engine can't be on tdc

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

I am not sure what you are asking. You can message me on Instagram

[@vmolinap]

waooo you are awesome, thank you for such a great video and for the time

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

You are welcome, glad it was helpful

[@kevintomich6445]

Great video. I feel confident to tackle this on my own

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Good luck

[@sasansasan317]

How many hours it takes to do this Job Thanks

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Not sure, message me on I Instagram

[@АлексейБондаренко-ю9ы]

Спасибо

[@dennyheil7016]

Awesome video

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

@@dennyheil7016 thank you very much.

[@seatime674]

What state do you operate in?

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Sacramento California

[@seatime674]

@@NutsandBoltswithTone Damn I'm in Vegas,, I've got the '18 Pacifica 3.6 I want to line up someone now so when the HG goes out I'm ready 🤣

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

@seatime674 week of your ever in Sacramento area hit me up. Thanks for watching

[@DavidPerez-jx2el]

Why do you have to crack the engine over after replacement?

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Do you mean turning the engine over after getting chain installed?

[@DavidPerez-jx2el]

@@NutsandBoltswithTone yes

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

@DavidPerez-jx2el you do that to make sure tensioner is released so timing doesn't jump on initial start up. The procedure for the job does not say to do it, I do it because I've known people that have timing jump on initial start. You can message me on Instagram if you need more help.

[@DavidPerez-jx2el]

@@NutsandBoltswithTone thank you so much for your reply! Your video helped me so much during my repair!

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

@@DavidPerez-jx2el I am so happy to hear.

[@dr.peppertruck1817]

Surprised you didn’t have a link in description for the capri tool haha I gotta go find that one now thanks for the homework on the 3.6 about to do a 13 Durango 💪🫡

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thanks for watching the video, here is a link to the torque wrench. amzn.to/44OZYkF I appreciate you watching

[@dariocastaneda2530]

Honestly i don’t comment much on videos but this one I feel obligated to salute you 🫡 more bc im a handy man I fix everything and I mean EVERYTHING myself. No job too big no job too difficult but just watching this video and how much it takes, the work, the attention to detail, and the amount of tool I yet to own has for the first time in my life made me say “FUXK NO” I’m sending it to the shop and that the first for me. My respect to you guys

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you very much and I am happy you watched this before just diving in. So many people just tear into an engine, even techs. I have found techs tear into something and you will ask them if they got the special tools and they look at you and say what special tools. This is not incredibly difficult provided you have the proper tools, the no how and the proper procedure. Thank you for watching.