How To Replace A Water Pump - 09 Dodge Charger 2.7 (Step by Step) water pump replacement

In this video, we will go step by step on how to replace the water pump on a 09 Dodge Charger with the 2.7 engine. This engine can be found in base models 6th generation (2006-2010) Dodge Chargers.
Water Pumps on these Dodge Chargers are notorious for going out. If you own one of these vehicles be prepared to replace the water pump at some point (if it hasn't been done by a previous owner or something).
The water pump is an internal water pump and is timing chain driven and takes about 5.9 hours in labor time according to the labor guide.
I've done this job a few times, but it's been a minute since I've had to do one. I'd rate the skill level needed for this an intermediate skill level. Definitely not for beginners, but if you feel confident enough to take on this job then GO FOR IT!
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*Note: These 2.7 Engines with this same water pump set up can be found in other Dodge/Chrysler vehicles.
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[@Frankieperfect27]

Bro you are BY FAR the best KZbin MECHANIC. You should have a TV show on Cable. You set the BAR on AutoMechanic Tutorials.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Ahh man really appreciate that brother hopefully I will one day

[@coatneyadkins9005]

Yeah dude, everybody in the comments is right. Your extremely good at what you do... One mechanic you another, hats off to you sir.

[@gaythienpont7578]

Thanks you guys are awesome replaced water pump and timing chain could not have done it without your video

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

My pleasure buddy I’m glad my video helped you

[@santiagopena1251]

I felt like I was listening to bizzy bone help me fix my car..thanks

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Lol you got it brother

[@andrewsantana1660]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor i have important question i hope u can get back to me sooner then later How much did u charge for this job and how much would i be looking at estimation.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

@@andrewsantana1660 from $700 - $900 it depends on parts and the labor rate of whoever is doing the job.

[@andrewsantana1660]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor 900 being the most and what if i get all the parts?

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

@@andrewsantana1660 if you get all the parts, maybe $500 - $700. Try not to get cheap parts online, it could come back to bite you.

[@andrebunting7603]

I'm getting to do this job on my daughter's 07 300 2.7. I was hoping the coolant leak was just the thermo housing but of course not lol. I think I've watched this video about 5 times already.

[@jimjones4516]

I gotta do one too , I never thought it was this much to take apart, lord have mercy 🥺

[@andrebunting7603]

@jimjones4516 I've gotten it torn down last weekend. Hoping to reassemble this weekend.

[@jimjones4516]

@@andrebunting7603 let me know how it goes

[@topflightmechanic8692]

Thank you. I send your video link to a customer to explain the job to them.

[@lwade2020]

Awesome video. 👌 not sure if you hear this enough on comments but,, Thank you sir. Knowledge is power

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for the feedback and support my pleasure

[@YABOIKCDASHOOTAH]

you are truly amazing brother thank you im not a wrench but desperation calls for survival and you just made it alot clearer

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

My pleasure buddy

[@YABOIKCDASHOOTAH]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor hey man i have a question regarding the timing so basically when i did this the first time i put it back together and started my car up i heard a weird noise and then my car shut off i pulled it back apart for the 2nd time to find out my chain tensioner collapsed and that my chain was no longer at a tension so i replaced it my car was idling for about 10 seconds when the tensioner collapsed i never heard any metal on metal contact so i went ahead and just replaced the tensioner and retimed the engine in process of retiming the engine my passenger side cam sprocket rotated about 90 degree's id say i heard it turn 2x not full rotations just 2 snaps clockwise i went ahead and rotated both cams to tdc as you recommended and put it all back together went to start my car and it now is cranking but wont start and is backfiring like its not in time was i supposed to have rotated the passenger side cam back the 90 degree's it turned ive looked all over i cannot find this specific answer to that in my head thats the only logical thingi can come up with outside of the valves being bent which im gonna do a light check of tonight but im really hoping that isnt it and i just need to rotate the cam into correct manner all my timing marks lined up correctly but the sprocket did rotate outta the position it came in again thanks for the help

[@kyledevore871]

Thank you for the technique removal of the harmo balancer!! First time got it!

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Glad I was able to help. Thanks for watching

[@Gspot1012]

Good practice when working on the engine with the cooling fans removed, radiator fuming exposed. .I just put some cardboard, fit to size in front on the radiator to protect it from tools and small bumps.

[@romaulewilliams9459]

I really needed this one got a 09 with the same engine and water is getting in the

[@colinbiddle2649]

This is so nice to follow thank you

[@jkracer073]

How much is the labor.

[@theguitfiddler6111]

Nice how you covered those missing bracelets on the intake because I was thinking amazing how intake came off good video thanks

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for the feedback. I try to cover all that I can in my videos.

[@Royalt741]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor is this the same engine in the dodge 2010 Avenger SXT 2.7

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Yes it is it’s just turned sideways in a front wheel drive configuration

[@freddycazares4190]

Helpful advice thanks you should do a oil pan removal on that 2.7 dodge charger

[@alkatra4906]

Thank you very much for helping me something else, identify that it is the water pump because it is draining through a small hole that is next to the engine under the antifreezer thermostat

[@jerrypichard]

Hello Alex, I’ve watched all of your videos and you’ve helped me a lot, but I have a situation at the moment. I have the same situation with the same car and I repaired it with the oil and water pump, I had done the same steps you did. But I came across a problem, I replaced the oil pressure censor thinking that it was the main problem. The car turns on and it works perfectly fine, but the oil indicator appears again even with all of the replacements I had already done. I opened the oil cap and the oil looks like it going up to the camshaft area. Do you have any suggestions that I can do to fix this problem? Thank you !

[@LegendCampbell]

Wait so u dont align the lower crank to the oil pump mark when setting that part of the timing? You move the chain to the mark? I did this exact timing and made the mistake of lining the crank with the 2:00 mark instead of 5:00 and the vehicle ran but sluggish at 2k rpm, so i checked and reset the timing to the lower mark not messing with the cams and now it won't start at all... What am i missing

[@kodydaub9945]

How do you get that bottom timing gear back on once you've replaced the rings and put the rear cover on?

[@kindall_etc]

I got a broken guide the little one on the passenger side and the screw still in the bottom hole I’m trying to get it out

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Take a picture and send it to me on Instagram

[@jacobramos1672]

My 2.7 charger has water in oil ...so im going to order water pump kit and head gasket bolt kit do this with my uncle.....was it really that easy? I need motivation

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I won’t say easy but it definitely can be done if you take your time.make sure you take those heads to the machine shop and have them looked over,And make sure you torque everything have fun be safe

[@juancarlosnavaortiz3599]

Sir ...so my charger start now but seems like if was misfire a spark plugs or a vacuum line and it get hot a middle of the hot gage..can't get to stay steady so am thinking head gasket ...can you please help me.....or can it be water pump...maybe ...it looks like this and sounds like that

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

First thing you need to do buddy is a block test that will test for a blown head gasket

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

The timing chain may have jumped

[@oscar712011]

Thanks for all the information and tip's, you skills are very high and professional

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed the video

[@TheJose211]

I replace the wp. And Thermostat along With the housing .. And now links true the weep hole. What did I did wrong Please help.

[@thomasleonard1521]

Alex are you in Florida close to Altamonte

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Hey buddy I’m located in ATLANTA

[@JodBronson]

Wow, what a task!

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Yes it was! Definitely have to take your time doing it. Thanks for watching!

[@johnhufnagel]

I clearly watched this once before (since I already liked it) but I missed the bolt "trick/hack" at the 41:00 or so mark, of putting the bolts for the water pump into the holes on the new one so you don't screw up where they go. damn obvious good idea, but I never thought of doing that.

[@kindall_etc]

Do u Thinck I can use a power drill to remove the Hermonic balancer bolt out that’s where im stuck at rn and you can’t turn the bolt with out the hearmonice ballencer turning right you need to turn the car in right my battery died so I got to charger it or get a new one it looks new I’m just trying to work on my self because no one around known how to and I’m using this video to help me a little bet at a time when I can

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Hey buddy a power drill will not work you need a strong electric 1/2 inch impact gun or Air impact 1/2 inch. Or do what I did on the video I will have to watch again to see what I did

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for watching as well,I’m glad my videos are helping

[@kindall_etc]

Ok think you sir

[@freddycazares4190]

I hope you could do a cam job on the 2.7 dodge engine

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I’ll see what I can do for you buddy!

[@JesseJones-r4w]

I got a question do I need to get the whole timing chain kit with sprocket and all when replacing the Water pump

[@ArmandoLaguna-n4u]

Hi this a very good video can I ask you if it posible to change only the water pump just removing the tensioner chain with out moving the chain?

[@jameswillams2365]

Good stuff, worth the watch.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks brother

[@jesseruiz2337]

Great video and angle shots.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thank you buddy. My wife is to thank for the shots

[@jesseruiz2337]

Wasn't it that guy Fernando recording?! lol

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

@@jesseruiz2337 sure was on that video lol

[@thatbowtieguy1402]

Is the guide that the tensioner pushes supposed to wiggle back and fourth on the bottom spacer?

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

From what I remember yes but to be on the safe side can you send me a video on Instagram

[@thatbowtieguy1402]

Sent

[@ezrastacy5867]

I have this car and how can you tell it’s a bad water pump if you have no symptoms besides a small leak of coolant? The dealership said it’s a bad water pump but I think they are lying to me. It’s not making any noises, no mixture of coolant and oil, not overheating and I only see a few drops of coolant on my garage floor when the temperature changes.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Hey there

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Sorry for the late response

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Did you get it figured out

[@roderickbrown5683]

Question i turned the driver side top cam a little far to the driver fender can i back it up to time it

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Yes you can move it to line up the color links to the cam indention

[@roneshakeaton8340]

Hey hey good mechanic. What state are you located

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Hey there,thanks buddy I’m located in Atlanta georgia

[@camarogtz1392]

I have a ? I have a 04 Chrysler Sebring 2.7 Can I do the same u did because my sprocket don't line with cams Can I remove chain then turn it freely to the mark Then turn cams as well like u did same engine

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

It’s the same process but your chain is a lot harder to get to on that Sebring

[@jaywiz100]

Where did you get your kit from? Sir

[@mikehawks1447]

Good work man keep the videos coming !

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I got you! Thanks for watching brother!

[@gaythienpont7578]

Thanks for the video are the new tensioners pre lubed are do you have to prime them before installing them thanks

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

You have to engage the new tensioner, Watch part two I show how I did it

[@alkatra4906]

Hello, how are you, what kind of oil did you put in the end and tell me if I can change the water pump myself and if it is mandatory to put a new chain

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Hello and thanks for watching. The oil I used was 5w20. Doing it yourself depends on your skill set and tool availability. I highly recommend you doing the timing chain and tensioner as well as timing chain guides, so you won’t have to go back in and do those if it goes out in the future. You have to remove the timing chain to get to the water pump. Please use quality parts if you do decide to do it yourself.

[@chrisconnor1526]

Do you have to remove the chain to do the waterpump Chains and guides all seem fine no play at all

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Unfortunately yes it’s sort of a process

[@chrisconnor1526]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor I'm also missing something like a sensor or something that goes in the top of the trans, it has one screw hole, and if you put your finger in the hole you can feel the flywheel. Would you know what that sensor is called? Thank you for your help

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Can you send me a picture on Instagram

[@chrisconnor1526]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor sent you a pic On instagram alex

[@vine6005]

with what car mileage should it be done?

[@robdionicio9447]

I just replaced my thermostat and im still seeing leak from the weep hole does that mean i have to replace the Water pump?

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

It sounds like it.if it was leaking from the weep hole it was always the water pump

[@robdionicio9447]

Good to know, i assume you had to drain the oil correct?.

[@dovers1980]

Any videos on how to time the cams?

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

No sorry

[@BC_nopowder]

I have a 07 charger with 2.7 and it was running decent and now it won’t crank . Timing chain has been loose but now it won’t start . The engine still turns so I’m Thinking it jumped time .. is it too late to replace timing chain if it jumped time and won’t start or is there still hood ?

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Hey there if it has jumped timing there is a 50/50 chance that you may have internal engine damage because you have a interference engine,that means when a timing chain has jumped out of time the engine valve will contact the engine piston.the next step should be a cylinder leak down test if you suspect it has jumped timing hopefully it is something else

[@hugomendoza2967]

Thanks for the help, now I know how to fix my 300,

[@leadfoot97]

Does it matter if you turn the crank counterclockwise?

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

It should not matter

[@jnthnc612]

About to do one tomo thanks for the video !

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

That’s what’s up! You got this... let me know if any questions or issues arise while you’re doing it...

[@jahonbutler2907]

How much this job cost with parts and labor wise

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

@@jahonbutler2907 Roughly $700 parts and labor, but it all depends on where you live and the shop labor rates in your area...

[@deez6686]

That a good one Bizzy bone

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

My pleasure thanks for watching Bizzy bone work his magic lol

[@dcruz2491]

Got a question, someone did my water pump on my 300 2.7 now it don't turn on,only if I disconnect the cam shaft sensor. it turns on but it's bogging out?

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Sounds like the timing chain is set correctly, if the timing chain is off 1 or 2 tooth it will not run properly,that means the point where the chain lines up with the sprocket on the engine is not lined up properly

[@dcruz2491]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor man I wish you were in my city, to many haters over here where I live.this guy barley wanted to do the job, and these other guys tell me my car is no good to junk it,I'm like man hold up. Sure wish you were in my city, really need help but there's no mechanics like you around.good hearted ppl. Thanks for your time bro I appreciate it my guy.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks man,my saying is if you take care of your car it will take care of you.you don’t talk about people cars those are fighting words with me anyway lol but that was not cool

[@dcruz2491]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor I feel on that,but can my car be set back in timing?

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Yes it could be sit back in time as long as it didn’t bend any valves that Engine is a contact interference engine but if it did crank up and didn’t run rough you are good to go. whoever did the work shouldn’t have not giving it back to you like that and done it correctly.

[@jacquelinedouglas3483]

Very very informative, I will have to get my 07 Dodge charger V6 2.7 L engine water pump replaced so I see it is a lot of work that goes into it but your video is very informative and I am now a new subscriber thank you so much also I would like to know what is the cost for fixing the water pump in the 07 charger and PS could you come and fix my car LOL ❤️

[@flackog_yt4993]

I was thinking figuring out how to ls swap it

[@JesseJones-r4w]

Get with asap I'm in progress of doing ng that need to know all I need to replace......thanks by the way too Bro

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Everything should come in one kit. Get the timing chain water pump kit.

[@JamesBrown-n9w]

I did this and it leaked even used torque specs. I did only have water in the radiator but I'm not sure if that was the issue

[@JamesBrown-n9w]

Seen this comment, I was like finally someone with the same issues... to my surprise it's me...

[@freddycazares4190]

Helpful advice I have a 2.7 engine on dodge magnum it's knocking ppl say I need a engine knocking sounds like it's passenger front chaine should I do this what your doing others say it's rockers or valves others oil pump I just got it runs and drives after a mile drive sounded louder like running with no oil got home and after a while I seen a oil spill but like real thin like water should I just add Lucas stabilizer for know I drained oil and filter it was bad no water just a couple bubbles helpful video thanks advice would really help

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I think it will be easier if you just did a engine swap from what I’m hearing you explain.it’s hard for me to tell for sure because I’m not there with the vehicle but yes I do think a engine swap is in your future

[@freddycazares4190]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor I actually found my problem tearing it down same things you did was helpful it was a lifter front driver's side wish you had a video of that but I have a question if I unboltied camshafts not using the unboltied sequence DOD I mess up my heads or as long as I bolt them back in the right sequence right and I don't know but non of the timing points on chain where on point it was out of time tomorrow I'm about to put lifter and just put everything back then next week ordering water pump new chain tensioner and guides what can I use to clean some black slush in heads or should I just leave it and do oil changes with mystery additive what would you do Thanks for Advice New Subscriber

[@Tonytonmsn]

I wouldn't use oil stabilizer in this engine for very long. Some components operate on oil pressure and Lucas is so thick the oil pump may not continue to overcome the extra viscosiry. The valve train is lubricated by a stream of oil from the lifters and restrictions could overheat the cam and rockers

[@johnmeek6790]

Hey Alex... I need to do same job on my Charger. Is there any way to check the timing without having to remove everything or naw ?!?! Thanks in advance

[@tomo7347]

Hi Alex, How do I tell what compression stroke I'mPLewase let me know , I have to buy a new engine. can you recommend a cheaper place? California is like 2200.00 for 122,000 miles. i don't know how they stay I need a computer and a motor. can you sell me one if you have? do you have a video on taking the engine our 2.7l 300. I need your help on this one.thanks Savino. i don't know how to tell intake stroke and exhaust stroke.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Hey buddy. You can determine compression stroke by taking out your spark plug and tuning the engine over by hand wow holding your hand over the spark plug tube / hole you will feel air push out on compression stroke make sure you disconnect ignition coil while performing this, exhaust stroke happens right after compression stroke. Sorry I don’t have any 2.7 engine for sale.as soon as I get The opportunity I will make a video on removing 2.7 engine. What is going on with your engine exactly

[@tomo7347]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor took the 06 to the shop they say compression 1st time 125 then 2nd time it was o. then they said I have a bad computer because of no spark on 2 coils. but even when I did the compression test I got o I made a new key, battery, water pump timing kit and head kit. spent a lot so either put a motor or junk jard. it was a show car look so sweet black.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

It sounds like you are in deep so say no to the Junk yard. Them 2.7 errrrr. If I was in your shoes I would do an engine swap either a SRT or GM LS

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Buy a second car and finish your dream that’s my 2 cent

[@tomo7347]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor will an SRT engine fit with not to many modifications?

[@mikestepan7478]

Bruv, when u were prying the pump out and we all seeing U had one more bolt left hahahahahah we were all yelling at the tv “one more bolt hammie!!!” Looolll

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I know right 😆... I be trippin sometimes lol my mind goes faster than my hands lol

[@JesseJones-r4w]

What's that special tool you need that dodge makes that you must have

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

You talking about for the 2.7?

[@joeywilkerson1861]

I have no slack in my chain to fit the tensioner in its already tight with the passenger guide in. If I add tensioner I can’t rotate crank, any advice? My cam marks are 36 links apart, no slack, 90 link chain

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Can you send me a picture on Instagram so I can see what’s going on for myself

[@joeywilkerson1861]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor this situation was the tensioner not depressed all the way down

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

That’s what I figured but I need to see a picture to be sure,I’m glad you figured it out

[@marv.mon.9845]

I've tried looking through your videos but cannot find where you actually diagnosed the water pump

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I thought I had it. This one was pretty obvious coolant was mixing in the oil,I had timing codes and I can physically hear the water pump when the engine is running it was grinding

[@marv.mon.9845]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor Ok 10-4 brother I assumed that was the diagnosis method but wasn't sure if there was like a weep hole or something to check for a leak. Thank you for the info bro

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

@@marv.mon.9845 there is a weep hole but this one was not leaking from it it decide it went to leak all in the oil. The weep hole is right above the AC compressor very hard to see on camera

[@marv.mon.9845]

10-4 gonna check it out! TY bro

[@deondrej1602]

Fantastic mechanic bro!! I'm about to have the same job done on mine tomorrow

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Are you doing the job yourself

[@deondrej1602]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor no but I usually try to do my own work but no not this time especially with a 2.7 engine I don’t wanna fool around and mess something up!

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I feel you! Let it be somebody else’s problem lol

[@deondrej1602]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor lol right! I been watching you Channel for a couple days now I’m a fan. I wish you were in Texas I’d let you do all my mechanical work

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for the support man

[@John-uo6ri]

Very good video, thank you

[@franciscodelgado8051]

I just wanna give you a big thank you. Cause of you I was able to find the Hidden bolt for timing chain cover!! Keep doing your thing mane!

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

You’re welcome buddy! That’s why I do it! Glad I was able to help.

[@arturodelvillarjr5452]

Hello I have a code p0016 and changed crank and camshaft wires as well and took the battery negative out and it ran fine but then the check engine light came back on I went back to autozone and same code but this time it had a leak of water on the right side underneath the compressor you think I need to change everything or just the water pump? If so from where should I order , and the right part because there are tons of it , it's a Dodge charger 2009 2.7 saludos.. n ty. God bless 🙌

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Hey there thanks for watching the water pump needs to be replaced along with all the timing components that’s what’s causing that Code, for parts go to Napa

[@thouxan211]

Hey Alex question here i recently bought a water pump kit from eBay i may have got the wrong one was there any difference between a 2008 and 2010 water pump for dodge charger se 2.7

[@leatherface967]

Alex I have a question for you the old water pump you took off did it have some kind of rtv gasket maker on both sides of the water pump if it did what kind of gasket maker would you recommend and would you use it on both sides of the gasket . The reason I asked is because my new water pump on my 2008 charger has a metal gasket like the one you got rid of

[@jeromebarry1741]

Alex, you said at about the 29' mark, right before you started to remove the hydraulic tensioner, that the evident play in the timing chain caused the engine to "jump time". If it had jumped time, wouldn't that have caused the valves to impact the pistons, leading to far more damage? Particularly, if it jumps time, will you find that the dots on the sprockets are misaligned with the links on the chain? I am doing this job on my own 2.7 L engine in a Dodge Intrepid '04. You give me some good ideas about how to determine if the chain is loose and how to determine if the water pump pulley is loose. I don't have the front cover off yet. I'm supposed to get a suitable pulley removal tool tomorrow. While I'm at it, I'm also going to replace my radiator and several components of the cooling system. I'm also going to flush out the heater core.

[@jeromebarry1741]

In the month since my last post I've gotten the front cover off, replaced the thermostat, removed the primary and secondary chains and all the guides. So far, I've found nothing that would have caused all the noisy trouble. I've replaced both the secondary chains and secondary tensioners. The torque on the cam cap bolts is 105 inch-lb, achieved incrementally.

[@jeromebarry1741]

I've gotten my new water pump installed. Before I can proceed to the primary timing chain I need to put the lower parts back on. I had removed them to inspect the crankshaft bearings. Finding nothing amiss, I'll put it all back together.

[@jbuchan8114]

Great video very good job

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks buddy I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@darylpasto3038]

A lot of important information left out. So if anybody wants to screw up there engine go ahead and follow this one. Did everything as he did, even watched several times, engine screwed. Thanks

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Sorry you feel that way buddy.if your engine jumped time prior to you starting the job engine damage is almost Certain this is an interference engine.I did mention this job take skills if you are a novice this wasn’t the job for you. May I ask what happened

[@brad3933]

Daryl Pasto what happened to your car?

[@scotttsosie8341]

Hey man I got a question I was putting my guide back an the one on the driver side but it stripped out pulled some of the block out in the treads of the bolt is their anything I can do to fix it?

[@rromero420a]

hey chat where does someone get this kit from?

[@lynnhall9354]

Really good thanks for good video helped a lot5

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

My pleasure buddy thanks for watching

[@kindall_etc]

Can I do this the same way for I got at Chrysler 300 2008 2.7L v6

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Hey there yes it’s the same process

[@joemaloy5365]

The milky stuff is oil and water mixed due to the water pump failure. Hope the there was an oil and filter change otherwise I would think the engine failed soon after.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Absolutely! Flushed all the milky oil out. Put in fresh oil and new oil filter. I even changed the radiator because the milky coolant caused low flow. Thanks for watching!

[@brycemccormick6215]

Man where you from I been trying to get my 08 fixed and people act like they don't want the money

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I’m located in the Atlanta Georgia in Forest park where are you located

[@brycemccormick6215]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor Mississippi but this video is helpful my car was running hot do you think it could be the water pump or something different.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

@@brycemccormick6215 Do you see any coolant leaks? Are the radiator fans coming on? Are both radiator hoses getting hot? These are a few things you can check for.

[@brycemccormick6215]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor the fans do come on I'll have to check to see if the hoses are getting hot but thanks

[@brycemccormick6215]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor no leaks I want to say too

[@jonathanlitmansri]

I have a 2002 chrysler sebring lxi with this exact engine with 61k miles on her. The car engine has a ticking sound when it warms up, and had acceleration issues. What I mean by acceleration issues is it has a hesitation issue and a jerking issue when driving. There are no transmission of engine codes, no oil leaks, no coolant leaks, and no transmission leaks. The trans fluid is nice and read with no shavings in it and it does not smell burnt. I am at a loss trying to figure out the issue with my car. Don't really have a good mechanic near me. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Also, the car sat out in the florida sun before I got it. Maybe that had something to do with it.

[@miguelbolado1280]

I appreciate you brother God bless you !

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks so much for your support and the love. God bless you to brother

[@rubenbustos8193]

How much was it for the whole parts

[@ignacio6117]

Hello Brooo! please help me. Is it possible to change just the tensioner without disassembling everything you disassembled to access the water pump? very recently, they put a water pump and a tensioner aftermarker on my 2.7, after a couple of weeks began to make noise when starting it in the mornings, (I think this noise is because the non-original tensioner is with problems) the car runs super well, has not jumped the chain, it's just that when you turn it on in the morning sounds, after being perfectly lubricated I turn it back on and the noise is gone. I would like to know if replacing only the tensioner can solve the problem, I think that's the problem. My idea is simply to disassemble the valve covers (to be able to activate the tensioner as you do in 1:10:13). pull the tensioner out from the side, put the tensioner back on and activate it. Is it essential to tune the vehicle first, or can I just remove the aftermarket tensioner and put the new one (mopar)? because to check that the vehicle is on time, I would have to do all the steps you did to check if the mark below is correct, that implies disassembling the damper. thank you very much in advance pd: forgive my writing in English, I am writing from Chile.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Hello thanks for watching. Have the chain and and guides been replaced if not I definitely recommend doing it right and going in with new stuff but to answer your question yes you can remove the tensioner Without disassembling the front cover you have to remove both valve covers and hold both cams /Locked in place and make sure that the tensioning Guide keeps tension on the chain. If the chain slips out of place you will have to remove front cover to time it properly.good luck be safe have fun

[@ignacio6117]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor Ok Broo.. thank you very much for your valuable response I will do it very carefully and as you propose it

[@traviswimbush6062]

What kit did u use an where did u get it from

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I recommend the Cloyes brand and you can find it on eBay,Amazon, and sometimes your local part store

[@randyflannigon3452]

How much should this coast parts and labor to have it done at a shop

[@AlmetyaCOliver]

Is the water pump different in the 07 an 09 dodge charger

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

It depends on the engine you have. If it’s the 2.7 L engine then it will be the same. If you have the 3.5 V6, it’s gonna be different. Thanks for watching.

[@gaiden9423]

Where do you get that Chrysler hormonic balancer pulley from. Can you borrow one from AutoZone?

[@marv.mon.9845]

Bro I'm in a major bind and I need you're expertise. I'm working on the 3.5 charger and I was putting the timing belt back on but notice marks came a bit out of line. I tried to tweak the driver side sprocket a tiny bit to get it back in line but in doing so the sprocket shifted like a whole 45° turn on its own like spring loaded kinda. What would I do in this situation?

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

You should be fine just turn it back in position, this happens to me often not so much now in my younger days I mean

[@marv.mon.9845]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor I was able to do a full turn clockwise and get it back in the mark but it scares me because I know its one of those interference engines.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

@@marv.mon.9845 you can make sure it didn’t not hit the piston by turning it back the way it sprung towards in a controlled turn and go slow, turn it if you feel resistance or you can no longer turn it then it hit but if you don’t feel anything you are good, just a quick text

[@marv.mon.9845]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor I did, it shifted counter clockwise first to like 9 o clock. Then I slowly tried to set it back at 12 where the marks line up but it shifted again past the mark to like 2 o clock. I didn't want to go backwards so I did a full turn slowly with no binding other than those little spring feeling tensioned areas but I managed to get back on 12 to line up

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

@@marv.mon.9845 it sounds like you are good hey I know the feeling when you think something has gone very wrong

[@juancarlosnavaortiz3599]

Sir ...what does make a charger not to turn on fan 2.7 ..2009

[@JoseSanchez-im6do]

Where did you bought the water pump kit from ?

[@elysiab2453]

I have a 2005 Chrysler Sebring 4cyl DOHC and there are nearly NO videos for my car...I hope you will post some :-) KZbin is lacking these!! And do you do videos explaining the parts of the engine and how they work etc?

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Next time I see a Chrysler four-cylinder I will make sure I do a video. Yes I do videos like that all the time have you checked my channel. I try to educate my viewers on their vehicles and how things work, I try to post videos weekly

[@barrynunley2617]

Great work. Where are located

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Morrow, Ga

[@primetime8717]

My mechanic told me to replace everything at the same time. I just hit 200,000 miles, with no major issues so far.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I agree with your mechanic better to replace it now

[@primetime8717]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor love your video

[@josefelix4152]

Clean video

[@СергейКо-ж5у]

Доброго времени суток. При заказе цепи грм от enginetech помпу с какой звездой нужно брать? с двумя рядами узких зубьев или с одним широким и одним узким?

[@94julius84]

Does the cam shafts on the driver side line up at about 1 or 2 o clock when the cam sensor pulley is @ 12 I can’t seem to get the cam sensor and camshaft to line up and bolt on @ 12 oclock

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

That’s something I will need to see for myself

[@nestorlugo.]

Let me ask you this! Whenever you lifted the vehicle to set the crankshaft notche on the chain. The crank was no longer pointing at the timing mark on the oil pump. How was that on timing if the marks didn't meet on the crank?

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Hey buddy good question. I only use the Mark on the oil pump as a reference Still relevant though, as long as the chain-link marks line up with the ones on the cam gear and crank pulley it’s in time,once everything is in place and its time to release the hydraulic tensioner rotate the engine back to the marks to double check

[@nestorlugo.]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor thanks for the reply. This helped a lot. The instructions on Mitchell1 are good but as a visual learner. Your video helped tremendously. However after putting everything back. Im now getting p0016 crank/ cam misalignment. Could a bad sensor cause this? Car drives fine besides this. The customer was cheap so we only put on a new waterpump. All the old components went back in. (Smh)

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

That’s probably due to old guides and chains.when you put back on old timing component sometimes funny things like that will happen. I had a customer like that once they want the cheap way,the car came back on a tow truck because everything else fell apart. I Will not do the job unless it’s Done properly,you can explain to your blue in the face how this is not recommended and when something goes wrong they wanna get mad at you.

[@nestorlugo.]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor yes same here. I told the customer there was absolutely no warranty on this.

[@propcrazy2317]

I just did the job, it will run for a second then jump timing, I did use a new tensioner...should I oil prime it??

[@propcrazy2317]

Water pump looks identical to the one I pulled off

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Did you pretension the tensioner as showed in part two. Yes you do have to prime the system by disabling the starting of the vehicle

[@propcrazy2317]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor im looking at it again now...thanks for the response

[@propcrazy2317]

So I took it back apart, the tensioner seems to be fine, but when I rotate it with a socket on the crank I run into a slack spot right under the water pump, I can take the slack out if I turn the left cam a lil bit or turn the crank. I DONT think the chain in stretched because it was running fine

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Your hydraulic tensioner may be defective. I would replace it and make sure to activate it by installing it make sure all The Timing Chain slack is on the tension guide side and then push the tensioner in to activate it and take up the slack and make sure to crank the engine over without starting it by disabling the coils fuel etc.

[@kamalsteele1446]

I have a question where did you get that snap-on impact gun from and what size drive is it???

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Hello we have a snap on truck that come out to my shop every week.it’s a 3/8 drive

[@rchodges3899]

How much do you charge for that job

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Hello I can’t remember but this is an estimate, it’s between 500$to 800$

[@LuisTorres-kk6js]

Thank you brother!!!!!!!

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

My pleasure buddy