Chrysler 2.7L Timing Chain Replacement, Cloyes 9-0397SA

🔥 This technical video from Cloyes covers the removal and installation of the timing drive system for Chrysler's 2.7L engine.
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⛓ Part numbers related to this video are: 9-0397S, 9-0397SA, 9-0397SB, 9-0397SBX, 9-0397SX, 9-0707S, 9-0707SA, 9-0707SAX, 9-0707SX, 9-5400, 9-5401, 9-5402, 9-5403, 9-5404, 9-5422, 9-5453, 9-5633, 9-5634, 9-5635, 9-5636, 9-5637, C193A, C397, C707F, C755F, S839, S840, S860, S862, S895, S900T, S902T
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🚗 Application coverage ranges from the model years 1998-2010 and the following vehicles:
Chrysler 300
Chrysler Concorde
Chrysler Intrepid
Chrysler Sebring
Dodge Avenger
Dodge Charger
Dodge Intrepid
Dodge Magnum
Dodge Stratus

[@RogerNeal777]

My Brother, you sure make it look easy outside the engine bay. It's no fun inside the engine bay.

[@tonymedford1799]

2.7 timing video complete install info from cam timing to crank timing no need to watch any other video this dude tells all steps great job !

[@brucesabey6730]

Tony Medford except he didn’t put the upper Guide’s back in

[@alielyaszadeh9091]

seems like he didn't need to take the upper guides out to begin with.

[@ericsanchez2121]

He didn’t show how to take the key out the crank sprocket

[@chantelrhine8965]

Tdc

[@kamahoo451]

Well damn! That had to be the quickest most informative vid post i've ever seen! Thanks!

[@tonymedford1799]

For real the best i have found on here exactly what i was looking for !!! About time i found the info i needed

[@martinhughes3942]

I agree. Very informative. On a scale of 1 to 10, an easy 9.5.

[@ralphhoutz2285]

always on point with every timing chain job I've done. your products and videos have never let me down. thanks.

[@kyledevore871]

i was worried about setting the timing, now i know i can take it all apart and set the timing with the marks. i hope that's correct. thanks for the torque specs, awesome video. you get a like.

[@TechAreaChannel]

Just read the manual and worries is out.

[@magicwand6746]

You sir are a "Masterpiece " teachers are heavenly made .. Prolly don't make em like you anymore .. Stay blessed.

[@kenblakely]

Holy Crap. This is an awesome video, and Cody is a God. If I need any parts for my Sebring, I know exactly who I'm gonna buy them from!

[@vflrockytop]

thank you for this video. watching thia and then doing it myself a few weeks ago saved me $750 dollars

[@aliciasharako2127]

my mechanic didnt put the tensioner in right now he wants money to take it all apart and try again.

[@naymenabut6421]

The best informative video I've seen so far!!! Congrats

[@skipbisby161]

Excellent Video. Probably the best ive ever seen. Thank you.

[@erwinvera3182]

I must say thank you Cloyes: wirh your instruction I proceed to repair my dodge Journey 2.7. I advice to readers, the oil pump can not be removed by 5 milimeter interference with oil pan.... another Dodge engineering mistake. Regards from Chile.

[@mattmgarza]

I just installed the timing chain on my 2001 Chrysler Sebring project car. This car is being given to someone in need. I couldn't have installed the timing chain kit without your help! Thank you so much. I will buy a Cloye's next time to show my appreciation.

[@BC_nopowder]

So how hard was is and did it crank right up after you got finished , tell me more

[@mattmgarza]

@@BC_nopowder The timing chain itself was pretty simple with the engine out on the garage floor, and this video to reference. But overall, rebuilding the engine was pretty difficult. I failed to seat the torque converter properly the first time around so I had to take it all apart again. But I learned so much from the process.

[@NerdmastaX]

This video is clear, fast, and if i would have found this first i could have saved a bit of time researching.

[@kennethconnors5316]

you really know your stuff . enjoyed and learned alot

[@tonymedford1799]

Just had to say i got errr done ! The ole car is up and running again i was a bit worried about primeing the tensioner so i blocked the tensioner guide with a pair of vise grips pinched against the block so the tension was solid enouph to spin engine over without skiping a notch before i got the tensioner primed it worked out well !! now i know to turn both , left and right cam shafts clockwise ! Thanks again

[@subtocgnreactions3117]

Was it hard

[@MrSmallson]

THANK YOU!!! YOU R A LIFESAVER!!!!

[@johnathanjuarez3299]

Great video. Thanks!

[@mikesmoot1090]

did a great job... learn this by watching him do it, took it off 3 times and install it till i got it right, thxs

[@jefffothergill2685]

Very helpful, and I like the wink at the end !

[@mikestepan7478]

Once I saw this comment, I had to scroll to the end to see it hahahahah gold

[@brandonbruno7175]

That wink though!! That just got me to seek out Cloyes aftermarket gears and chains as a #1 choice manufacture!!! You wi ked your way to my business

[@Cloyes01]

;)

[@naroconstante8500]

exellent video thank you so much!!!!

[@areautorepairexperts8571]

Great video. thanks for posting it

[@gremlen1]

Really good video thanks and keep posting more

[@Autotruck7213]

Excellent illustration bravo ✌🏾

[@royyazzie6028]

Thxz for the run of putting on the time a lesson learned again 👍🙌✌👌😎

[@carlosmoreno2387]

A Master mechanic thanks man

[@rileyboomer8627]

as someone who had a water pump failure (fixed just before any critical damage could be done) followed by a gasket failure which resulted in all the bearings being ruined which lead to an engine swap for another 2.7 (shoulda got a new car) followed by a timing chain tensioner failure and a timing chain gear skip (the latter was my fault) this video is like a bar of gold and i cannot thank you guys enough after 2 years with my chrysler 2.7 never will i buy or recommend a 2.7

[@AngelGarcia-iq7sp]

Great Video!!! Alot better than these other dudes that have made a 25 min video without even showing how to do it! Will definitely subscribe to you

[@comohacerloyomismoservicio1057]

muy buen video y explicado a la perfeccion, gracias maestro.

[@bohemialite6371]

Good editing.

[@daquanbrown7886]

Great video

[@fishermanofmen4196]

I love watching this video

[@douglasbows7720]

Thanks for the video I have to replace head gaskets and your video was very informative thanks Doug

[@davegibson3763]

How did that head gasket job turnout?Im fixin to get underway with one!

[@douglasbows7720]

@@davegibson3763 hello there I never did the heads I had to replace water pump

[@TarekAhmed-lk3vs]

thank you

[@andreySWAT]

Спасибо,очень полезная информация.

[@timhughessr]

Thanks for sharing,

[@leonellozano5078]

Thank you very much bro really

[@MrNightDeacon]

Great video done very well. What size sleeve did you use to place the gear back on the crank?

[@PhillyDee215]

Thank👍im subscribed💯

[@luisahernandezroldan1216]

Great professor

[@andreySWAT]

Thank you, very useful information.

[@usapercars]

nice video guys

[@felipevargas1176]

You are the best

[@johnfranklin4038]

I worked for them for 5 years and my brother still works for them after 20 years.

[@arisdyson8155]

Hey john, can you contact me I need to ask some questions about the timing of the 2.7 motors

[@noorblooch9876]

good job dear

[@premiumdripbrand2858]

Bro ur channel help me complete a 2007 300. Man very helpful 👍

[@Cloyes01]

Thanks!

[@user-ig5du9nw9m]

شكرا واتمنى التوفيق لكم والنجاح

[@theycallmezorro6991]

this guy makes it look easy. pos motor. be careful on the can shafts. those screws break. really thin.

[@HectorMorales]

Awesome video I followed all the steps doing this but I do have a problem. When I turned the car on. It was Making a rattling noise under the valve cover of the tentioner and it was leaking oil from the cap cover. I need your help with this situation

[@dronsamaniego6797]

Thanks m friends

[@dorran962]

What type of waterpump and kit did you purpose? There's a lot out there. Want to make sure I get a reliable one for this crazy job. Thanks!

[@marlonmiguel3279]

Nice video! I have a Concorde 2004 with the same 2.7 engine. I need to replace the knock sensor due to P0325 engine code, which is why it's on limp mode. After removing the intake manifold cover, i'm stuck since the knock sensor is located under the fuel line going to the injectors. Do you have any video on how to remove the knock sensor? Would much appreciate it. Thank you.

[@danhammond8406]

You have to remove the passenger side head to replace the knock sensor

[@kindall_etc]

I have a 2008 Chrysler 300 2.7L v6 and it’s has a chain like this one and do this is what I need rn to min to

[@bbsSKEET13]

As Mr. Burns from the Simpsons would say.. "Excellent".

[@rigobertodiaz7584]

medio una buena solucion grasias

[@iaguilera67]

If I were to replace rocker arms and hydraulic lash adjusters (lifters)at the same time, is priming the oil system enough or should these parts be soaked in oil prior to installation?

[@killerdonkey5750]

For the harmonic balancer, do you know which way I'm supposed to install it? I can't find info anywhere.

[@thedabbler2418]

I have a 05 Stratus. After watching this I cried.........alot.

[@hankbizzo5]

I have a 06 that just locked up, thinking I will be doing this in the near future..

[@hectorvillegas9387]

Nice video,, I have a cuestión that happen if you don't reset the main tensioner? ,

[@tongandude06]

Replacing the water pump on my car also. Never getting anything with a Chrysler engine again.

[@mopar340dave]

What is the recommended milage to change the timing chain and water pump?

[@getpaid38able]

I have a dodge magnum 2.7L engine I have purchase your tensioner , water pump and harmonic balancer. Now that I am installing the balancer what is the best tool to use for the 2006 Chrysler 2.7L Harmonic Balancer?

[@bohemialite6371]

Everyone should own a classic car and save yourself a headache

[@amberericjones5694]

Bohemia Lite that's why I own classics. Timings 12 clock and 6 clock. I'll take that over all this b.s

[@anthonywhitehead9660]

Seems like a car that's almost 20 years old is a classic lol

[@chicodoro222]

Hi there I have a dodge journey 2011 2.7L V6 with timing chain issue does the Chrysler Sebring 2.7L 2010 timing chain kit fit the dodge requirements?tia

[@jesseruiz2337]

The very last part u said about "Prime the oil system by turning the enginen over with the ignition system deactivated" do u mean a clear flood crank?

[@MandR2007]

My cam shaft timing marks are currently at 1 o'clock since they moved during the sprocket removal. I only see 1 painted link on one side and its lined up with the timing mark, but the other side I only see 1 painted link and its not lined up with either timing mark. Do I remove the cam shafts with the timing marks 1 o clock and re-install at 1 o'clock, tighten the caps, and then when I reinstall the sprocket I turn the cam back to line up the sprocket holes? Or its ok to remove the cam shafts with the timing marks at 1 o'clock, but reinstall with timing marks and both colored links at 12 o'clock anyways and then I can proceed to install the sprocket and turn the cam shaft till the holes line up?

[@getpaid38able]

Great Video. What is the name of the sleeve you used to put on the crank sprocket?

[@Cloyes01]

+getpaid38able In this video we used a combination of washers, and a GM LS oil pump drive to function as a sleeve. We did not have the special Chrysler tools on hand for filming. Although it is likely that there are a number of "do-it-yourself" solutions, we would always highly advise the use of the proper installation tools. You can still find the Chrysler tools, but you may have to purchase them from a vendor who specializes in tool sales. The installation tool part numbers are 6780 and 8179. Hope this helps!

[@robertcontreras146]

Was I the only one that noticed that he installed the SBEC cam sprocket when the initial cam sprocket was NGC !,Other than that this was a very educational video,Thx.

[@melip8350]

I followed another video before finding this one... 🥺😞 I think i messed my car up. I wish I had found your vid first.

[@NH-io5yk]

Can u do a head gasket replacement video on this engine please

[@raymilligan9556]

the nick name of this engine is " the sludge master" HAHA

[@aboabid4623]

Yesh

[@tvtunes4u737]

How did you put the crank pulley back on

[@mikeburton1703]

can this be done with the motor in the vehicle.? great video and how much is the replaceable parts ?

[@Cloyes01]

Yes, at least in some applications. Our products can be found most auto parts suppliers. Just check with your local parts store or online supplier. We do not sell direct so I cannot give you any pricing.

[@Marky-tv207]

Hi I have a question about The primary tensioner is it normal that it's so hard to return.

[@ronhebert2403]

Thanks for your video it looks like it is going to save me a lot of cash by doing it myself. my water pump just started leaking so I parked it immediately and am in the tear down phase. almost ready to remove the chains. one thing I can't figure out is how to remove the tensioner. it seems to have the power steering pump attached on top of it. I can't figure out how to remove the bolt to get it off. any ideas?

[@ronhebert2403]

never mind about my question. I figured it out. I had to lower the motor after I removed the mounts. I had just paced it on blocks so it didn't lower enough. lowering it almost all the way allowed for me to reach the bolts to the power steering pump. thanks again. I was confused about the camshaft chain until I saw your video.

[@tonyhernandez6694]

does the cam timing have to be a lined with the timing chain ???

[@zenSerenidad]

hola ese motor viene con safety stopper ??

[@robsrandomness7824]

With all the tech out today, would be nice if timing chain stretch could be detected w/o opening up the engine.

[@robertbell525]

When you start getting codes about timing that's your sign

[@LegendCampbell]

Idk if you or anyone sees this but I'm doing the timing on this 2.7 engine from an 06 300 but my triangle is above the crank at the 1:00 position... Am i just not seeing the correct mark? Or is there a reason i don't see this mark on any other 2.7 video?

[@jesseruiz2337]

Can u just remove the tensioner cap to replace the the seal or do u need to remove the valve covers to make sure the chain don't jump? Great video.

[@Cloyes01]

If you remove the tensioner cap you will need to remove the tensioner and deactivate it. Upon reinstallation, the valve cover will need to be removed to activate the tensioner against the chain.

[@jesseruiz2337]

@@Cloyes01 I figured that but wanted to get a second opinion. Thanks for the reply and thank you for the great content. 👍

[@UKnoIKillMyBioHazIt]

What happens if u dont remove bolts from the camshaft in sequence?

[@kingsofno1]

What if the right intake cam is stuck do I have to pull the head off I think they went counter clockwise when installing the chain

[@geniusgenius7759]

So in the link all theese 2.7 motor fit a 09 Dodge charger 2.7 v6.if they are the same year

[@joep9219]

I have a rank no start. I have no spark. I replaced the cam and crank sensors. The asd relay is working. No broken wires. I dont have power at the 24 fuse. When I crank the engine I get a big bang once in a while. Will I get no spark if it's out of timing? I have no codes in the system.

[@thepenitent3633]

does the cylinder 1 need to be at Top Dead Center (TDC)?

[@emmanuelgonzalez9366]

Disculpe la pregunta, en cuestión del kid del tiempo para un Charger 2006 motor 2.7 que marca es recomendable meterle ???

[@Cloyes01]

Kit number 9-0397SA will be the correct kit for your Charger.

[@jefferson1113]

Hi, I have a Dodge Journey 2.7 and mine is without oil pressure, can you tell me if you have a check valve or something like that that lowers the pressure?

[@haroldpenrod2829]

Oil pressure switch is bad

[@tonyhernandez6694]

almost done OK do the piston need to be on a timing also like does it matter where the piston are .or just as long as the line to the sprockets are alined .. ?????

[@Cloyes01]

The shafts will be in the correct position with the sprockets aligned as shown in the video. Due to the fact that the primary sprockets only install one way, and the crank sprocket uses a key, there is no way to be out of time with the marks aligned correctly.

[@tonyhernandez6694]

Cloyes Gear & Products, Inc. (Aftermarket) thanks I was a little worried it's my wife's car and you know how that goes haha haha

[@tdilly8530]

I really don't subscribe to people but after this video I feel like it be a dishonor not too

[@bobertjones4754]

Just a question. You say to rotate the cams clockwise to bolt the sprockets back on but I was reading a Haynes manuel and it say that they rotate clockwise when you take them off and to rotate them counter clockwise to reinstall. Does it matter which way?

[@Cloyes01]

No, it doesn't matter. You just need to go the direction that is required to align the sprockets.

[@bobertjones4754]

@@Cloyes01 thank you so much for the reply. I'm getting ready to put everything back together tomorrow and I was a bit nervous but your video was Amazing. Best video I've seen so far and just wanted to say thank for that.

[@mikemooney2503]

I'm having trouble with Left cam timing (small chain). Lining up the marker links with the little dots on the cams isn't working with the cam sprocket. By the time I have the marks on the big chain lined up, the marks on the small chain on the left are way off. Are there "red arrows" on the left side only? Can you send pictures of what the left cams look like when the big chain is installed? Thanks

[@Cloyes01]

As long as the marks on the small secondary chains were aligned before you started to install the primary chain, then you are good to go. In order to install the primary chain you will need to rotate the cams and the reference marks of the secondary chains will go away.

[@roodysaintfleur2380]

Hi Cody, I am changing the head gasket on a dodge magnum 2.7L, when the tensioner is new do I have to put oil on it before I install it? And after putting the cylinder #1 to the TDC, is the sprocket mark is still align with the oil pump mark? And I need to be clear when said prime the engine over with the ignition system deactivated, can you please give me a little bit more details on that?

[@Cloyes01]

You do not have to put any oil in the tensioner before installation. The activation process requires you to compress the tensioner completely, and if the tensioner is primed with oil you will not be able to compress the tensioner far enough to activate it.The crankshaft sprocket mark is only aligned to the mark on the oil pump when the engine is at 60 degrees past #1 TDC. TDC is the position the engine needs to be in to set the timing.Before starting the engine up after timing system service it is best to prime the engines oil system and let the hydraulic timing chain tensioner fill up with oil This will insure the chain is tensioned properly before the engine is started We recommend deactivating the ignition system by disconnecting the coil packs, or pulling an appropriate fuse or relay. This will allow you to turn the engine over with the starter without starting the engine. Let the engine rotate with the starter for about 45 seconds to allow time for the tensioner to fill up. It would also be a good idea o pull the fuel pump relay during this process to prevent flooding the cylinder.

[@roodysaintfleur2380]

Thank you very much Mr. Cody, I am very appreciate it. So you mean after cranking the engine over for 45 seconds with the ignition system deactivated after that I can reactivate everything for a normal crank right, now my question is after I finish install everything back that's mean the engine is totally close, what is the next process that I will have to do to know for certain that the #1 cylinder is at the TDC. Help with the exact process that I must do. Best regards,

[@Cloyes01]

Give us a call on the tech line 479-646-1662 ext 228

[@brandonrodgers2479]

Is this the same process for the 2.7L in the 2005 300? I know the intake is completely different than the earlier ones in the sebrings and 300m's.

[@Cloyes01]

The intake may be different, but the timing components and the installation procedures for the timing system are the same through 2007 models. 2008 and later models are very similar; however, Chrysler made some changes to the timing chain and components.

[@josedelgado5959]

Good night because I saw all that but in another way I put the piston number 1 up and now the car does not turn on a strip against explosions, you can help me

[@kindall_etc]

So I have 2008 Chrysler 2.7L v6 and I have a time I g guide I need to put in or I just need this because and I think it need a timing align I have the chain not belt

[@mrscook9217]

Headgasket failure, valves aren't bent, chamber holds all liquid. Heads went on nicely, torque spec was perfect. Its the timing part that is a disaster. I've never seen a engine with so many marks that have to align. Took it apart 3 times, still has a low dead crank. Ive changed dozens of timing belts and chains but this one is tough.

[@bj9000]

Where does the oring that comes with the timing cover go?

[@jacobvuna6671]

If the timing chain mark not line up with the mark what should I do? I’m think of marking it, just take it off and just lining it up with the mark . Kinda confuse lol please any advice I’m changing my water pump

[@jacobvuna6671]

Only issue I have timing chain mark not lining up with the arrow and the ⭕️

[@Cloyes01]

The chain is what sets the timing, so if all the marks do not align with the colored links then pull the chain off, rotate the shaft appropriately, then reinstall the chain. As long as all 3 sprocket marks are aligned to the proper chain links you are good.

[@jacobvuna6671]

Cloyes Gear & Products, Inc. thank you very much 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@jacobvuna6671]

Cloyes Gear & Products, Inc. brother you save me from spending couple hundred bucks on maintenances THANK YOU VERY MUCH my car runs like a champ now I save $1200 actually -200$ For parts needed again THANK YOU 🙏🏽🤙🏽

[@marioarroyos142]

I ve replaced all chains and chain guides and also the tensioner, my question is does the tensioner is supposed to be in contact all the time with the tensioner guide or no?

[@Cloyes01]

Yes, once activated the tensioner should keep pressure on the tensioner guide. The pressure on the guide will be somewhat minimal without engine oil pressure, but it will be enough to get the engine started.

[@marioarroyos142]

Cloyes Gear & Products, Inc. (Aftermarket) Well, i had to turn the crankshaft clockwise so the chain guide and tensioner can make contact, ive already counted the links on both new and use timing chain and are the same, im stuck.

[@Cloyes01]

And you have reached in and compressed the tensioner completely and released it? Is the tensioner not springing out when released?

[@marioarroyos142]

Cloyes Gear & Products, Inc. (Aftermarket) yes sir, i did all that, it was a faulty tensioner, it wasnt springing all the way out, i got a different tensioner and now its working perfectly, thanks for your time and amazing videos keep on the excellent work.

[@roodysaintfleur1647]

My question is: if you forgot to activate the tensioner what will happen to the engine? Will it make some clunking noise?

[@str8hood830]

I noticed that when you removed the left cam it was at 2 o'clock and when reinstalled it was at 12 o'clock. But when you did the right cam it came out and went back in the exact same position. Why wasn't the left cam done like this? Was valve timing affected? Please explain in detail. I have replaced the primary chain and tensioner and water pump before but have never done the cams

[@Cloyes01]

The camshafts can/will move slightly during the process. This is OK because the chain actually sets the timing in the end, not the shaft being aligned in any particular location. As long as the marked chain links all align to the marks on the sprockets then the engine is in time. It doesn't matter if the sprocket marks are clocked a little bit one way or the other.

[@str8hood830]

Thanks for the insight! Greatly appreciated. I've had to change the water pump several times about every 30-40 thousand miles because the gasket fails not the actual water pump. So I'm familiar with the process except for taking the cams out and replacing the cam chains and cam tensioners