Chrysler 3.2 and 3.6 coolant pipe upgrade from Dorman Products

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[@NickMyers1]

One of the few times a Dorman product is actually going to be useful, reliable, and improve longevity. What a great idea from them - hope they will sell serviceable gaskets. Now they need to make a aluminum thermostat housing! Great video!

[@joehaber2105]

Man, between this and the thermostat video, you helped save me so much money and headache. Also, I've been working on my own junk for 35 years and I'm always learning something new from guys like you. That WD40 trick is genius. I always use a hose pick but never once thought to squirts some lube in there. Awesome videos!

[@zackarystewart9214]

Thought the same thing

[@brianpooley6635]

you still sound like a professional instructor and are very easy to follow. thanks and stay safe

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Many thanks. I owe that to the editing software lol. You stay safe as well

[@dcmayer2]

This is the man I need to fix this motor right. If I’m ever in your area, we are going to become friends! Fixing it right and taking your time to show us what is best. Kudos for proper instructions!

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Thanks Dustin! Appreciate the kind words and feedback.

[@schoolForAnts]

Man I am so glad I came across your channel. I’m in the process of chasing down a bunch of coolant and oil leaks on my wife’s mini van and you’ve given me a lot of good info.

[@bordercollieinachallenger3933]

David, thanks for all your help with this video! Last week my 2014 Challenger displayed an engine light with a P0128 problem code. I had watched this video last year and remembered it. I ordered the aluminum crossover pipe and the now available aluminum thermostat housing. Will be replacing both parts next week. All the torque tips and the rubber bushing information was extremely helpful. Keep up the good work!

[@wyattoneable]

My 2019 300 has the 3.6 so I will keep an eye on this. Dorman doesn't have the best of names for quality but in this case they my have made an actual upgrade over OEM parts. Thanks Dave!

[@MotorCityMechanic]

I know what you mean.....I figure it being just a piece of metal, all things should go well. Great to hear from you Wyatt!

[@armaletalia3254]

When you're working on a machined aluminum surface, it's better to use a blue (3M 7515) or gray disc (3M 7516). The red disc is much more abrasive, taking material off much faster. That Dorman part is very nice! Thank you for letting us know about it.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Usually I use an older plastic white version.....that thing never wears out and I have had it for years. Otherwise it was what I had on the die grinder to be honest lol. Thanks for commenting and make sure to subscribe if you havent already.

[@armaletalia3254]

MotorCity Mechanic I just bought the Dorman part, because of this video. I screwed up though. I forgot about your Amazon link. Shit, I feel so bad. I owe you one!

[@hittz8331]

Me and my son did this upgrade along with the aluminum thermostat housing. It was a straight forward procedure. As Dave said, Take notice to your long and short bolt locations. Thanks Again Dave.

[@SilentBob1932]

I was just about to replaced the Thermostat Housing with the Upgraded Aluminum one and saw your Excellent Video, So I replaced the Cross over with the Aluminum one too, I previously replaced the Oil Filter Housing with the Aluminum one, all the Plastic parts seem to be Failing at 9 years on my 2015 Grand Cherokee

[@Jordendog]

Dorman also makes replacements for the plastic y fittings on the heater hoses. They too are aluminum. Thanks Dorman.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

They sure do. I did a video on that issue as well a long time ago using some metal "T's" from the local hardware store.

[@mohammedalawaji2405]

Do you have a product number?

[@nailbndr9869]

Best mechanic on the net! Helping with my mopars.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Always happy to help out!

[@cruiser1398]

Thanks for the informative content. I'm getting ready to replace leaking thermostat housing on 2015 200c with Pentastar and figured while I was in there, I might as well upgrade the coolant pipe to a more durable and hopefully reliable metal component. It's a little more involved doing this with engine in the vehicle but watching this video and also watching motor mount replacement gives me all the info I need to complete this repair / upgrade. Oh and I ordered the updated coolant tube from Rock Auto and got it for $31.79 plus shipping and tax. I had other stuff in with order so I'm figuring about $36 shipped.

[@hittz8331]

Mike ALWAYS has informative and well illustrated videos and instruction. I much appreciate your content. Thanks Much.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Thanks. I hear the name Mike a lot…..Not sure where it comes from but it’s David Pike. Again thanks for watching and the kind words

[@hittz8331]

@@MotorCityMechanic Oops, Im very sorry David for miscalling your name. I was hearing something else when I commented.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

@@hittz8331 your not the only one. I actually hear that a lot surprisingly lol

[@hittz8331]

@@MotorCityMechanic I really enjoy your clarity in your videos. Your ON POINT. Again Thanks Much for how you do it.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

@@hittz8331 I greatly appreciate the feedback!

[@foihdzas]

Excellent videography and clear instructions. Thank you 👌

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Your welcome and thanks for watching

[@adolfocolon4673]

You're awesome man! Thanks for the imtel)

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Many thanks. Appreciate the feedback

[@cruzhernandez8199]

Good morning you are the best person and mechanic

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Many thanks for the kind words! Make sure to subscribe

[@rondellschuyler7074]

I just bought a thermostat with housing from autozone for my 2012 chrysler 3.6 pentstar engine. Last one lasted 4 years.

[@musmuk5350]

Great video. I dont own any car with this engine but your explainations are always clear and thorough.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Much appreciated!

[@yomo40]

well, THANKS for saving me a headache. Came to see torque specs after installing the crossover, did not know about the little rubber gaskets. Went back and they were all in the old plastic part.

[@johnmccoy1254]

For keeping the bolts on the original plastic part in the correct place. Take a shoe box or something similar draw with a fat tip marker an outline of the part. Then take a razor and cut an X where every bolt hole is and place the bolts in the holes as you remove them. It takes a couple few minutes to make a templet frome card board but it sure as hell beats the having to guess at it. And also by using this method you keep the same bolt with the same bole and threads that it has been in all of their lives. Hahaa. Idk good luck to y'all. 👌👍✌️

[@beastbissell4751]

Thankyou so much

[@hmackprotection1]

Thank you for always supplying us with great information and Content

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Your welcome and thanks for watching.

[@Jordendog]

Dorman also makes an aluminum replacement for the plastic heater hose feed/return lines. The clamps have sleeves holding the clamps open for you for easier installation.

[@unstablebobgable]

Hey Dave you are such a blessing to guys like me who rock a 3.6. Love my Avenger RT! Stay safe and thanks again for all the great content.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Many thanks man!

[@nerycastro5146]

Great professional advise. I followed your channel since I had a problem with a ticking noise in my engine and I was able to know what a mechanic was supposed to check.

[@russelallen5342]

Good info. I was surprised though, many mechanics really dislike Dorman products.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

I like to think of it like my favorite restaurant.....there are things on the menu that I love to eat and others I dont lol. I have a rule much like Harbor Frieght.....doest have any moving parts, no electronics, just a piece of metal......if so then it should do well.

[@JamesSmith-co1kt]

Great info sir. Got the 3.6 in my ram truck and so far I'm extremely pleased with the power and mileage. Please make more videos on the ram trucks and this engine.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Thanks James. I will certainly keep that in mind

[@sammyfenner4934]

Thanks dude, I had that issue with my Chrysler Town and country & had fix that same problem with a plastic part

[@MotorCityMechanic]

If only they came out with it sooner. Thanks for watching

[@humbertocastaneda1443]

Congrats David, excellent video, very useful. Chrysler 3.6 Pentastar a really pain in the....

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Thank you very much for the comment and for watching

[@CSVUTUS]

These videos are so good that I almost want to keep my old grand caravan…. Almost 😂

[@ChiraqVet]

Great videos on this motor, so very helpful. I'm gonna do my wife's rockers soon. I wasn't so confident yesterday, but now I am. Thanks

[@guywhite1004]

Had a plastic thermostat housing on a Buick Encore turbo 4 cylinder. It cracked and also swelled enough to let the thermostat flip over inside it. Drove us nuts as it would be okay for a while, then all of a sudden the engine would overheat and shut down (luckily before it caused any engine damage). Where the housing was it was buried and the crack was not evident . Also the coolant would steam off so you couldn’t tell exactly where the leak was. My mechanic finally found it and replaced it with a new (plastic) one which solved the problem. Another case where an aluminum thermostat housing or any other part of the cooling system should be mandatory. I hope Dorman comes up with the thermostat housing for the 3.2 V6 as I have one of those now in my Jeep Cherokee.

[@jamesu]

Thanks for the video David. Have a great day!

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Your welcome and you do the same as well.

[@timothymroberts2949]

Another great video David! Glad that you're back in the business of making videos and wish you the best and success in your new endeavors

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Thanks Tim!

[@MaddJakd]

Exactly what I'm about to work on. Been leaking for a few months and the suddent winter surge seems to have killed it.

[@martinlavoie4002]

Wow something quality from Doorman I am surprised. Wonder how long before they make it out of plastic

[@autobotavengerfireballxl5339]

Also check the plastic connections for the heater core lines I've replaced them before because chrysler decided to use a plastic Y coupler

[@MotorCityMechanic]

I did a video on that as well. Thanks for the tip and for watching. Make sure to subscribe.

[@harleyeg05]

I love your videos. They are easy to follow and they save me time and money for those of us that are weekend warriors, garage monkeys. QQ: Do you recommend anything to put on the gaskets for this?

[@pauljoey7977]

Just put this on my charger. Nice. You are awesome. I really enjoy ur channel.

[@adamrabideau2983]

Dang, I just replaced all my timing chains, sprockets, and oil pump. Wish I seen this video last week after getting it back together lol.

[@seasonmechanic]

Excellent,very good !

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Your welcome and thanks for being a subscriber

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Man wish I knew this two months ago watched your channel and replaced thermostat which had small leak so I did it and water pump 😱hope it doesn’t leak it’s my travel vehicle.. did AC condenser today trying to keep it in prime condition it 2013 grand Cherokee 👊🏻

[@MotorCityMechanic]

That condenser leaks more then anything....just did the wifes last week.

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

MotorCity Mechanic thanks to you I was able to do it your videos are fantastic thanks again

[@ddbutton]

First let me say that your descriptions, dis-assembly/reassembly logic is very good for the DIY mechanic. That said, I know this is going to sound nit-picky, but those are not 10mm bolts holding the thermostat housing and crossover pipe. Those bolts have 10 mm hex heads, but the bolt is an M6, probably 1.0 pitch. Just like SAE bolts and fasteners, the size of the bolt is not the hex size. For example: a 1/4-20 inch bolt typically has a 7/16 inch hex; with metric fasteners, an M6 x 1.0 millimeter bolt typically has a 10mm hex. I understand you are explaining to the listener so they know what size of socket wrench to use. Maybe you could say "These are bolts with 10mm hex heads, which will be the wrench size."

[@michaelwoodruffii1434]

Thanks your video was great

[@tubetime39]

Sent you a couple bucks (paypal) will definitely send more as you save me money ( and may make me money in the future on helping repair others' vehicles ) , as i bought a 2015 Ram Promaster 1500 3.5l to build for traveling and I have stuck too much money into the build ( solar, water system etc ) to sell it and I have a lot of issues already and can see there is the potential for a lot more. Appreciate you very much ! Thanks D Y PS Have radiator out and thought I may as well check spark plugs. OMG !! Surprised it ran 134 k and obviously never changed. You caught me with the PCV ( on previous video )before I put intake etc back on ! Lucky me. PVC looks challenging as I have heater pipes in the area but the tool bit wrench should help. You saved me here to with that advice. Thanks !

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Many thanks for the donation and support. Always glad to be able to help.

[@billrimmer5596]

Great job as usual David. Our more power man. Mopar

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Thanks Bill!

[@robertomendiola8173]

Nice

[@dougjenks8637]

Thanks Dave !

[@wysetech2000]

Great info and nicely done as always, David.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Much appreciated man!

[@leecrumble3921]

Just did this on mine with amazon one brand, Mitzone.

[@privatesector0422]

Thank you for being the only mechanic in the world that suggested this great upgrade.

[@SteveSmith-zk2cz]

Love your videos. They are so helpful for my DIY jobs on my 2012 Dodge Charger 3.6

[@murariufamily]

Thanks for the video David. On the cars where the engine mount is in the way, do we just need to support the engine from the bottom (floor jack and a block of wood) and then just remove the engine mount? I hate plastic in motors too...GM almost ruined the reputation of the 3800 for putting plastic all over the series 2 and 3..UIM, Coolant Elbows, etc...hey Dorman helped with those problems too. There are some Dorman products that don't make the mark ( and they catch a bunch of heat over it) but sometimes their stuff is just what the doctor ordered...

[@avolkoff83]

thanks for the great tip on the upgraded part!

[@Adrixxxion]

gracias por todos tus videos soy principiante en la mecanica pero me gusta mucho y gracias a tus videos estoy reparando mi Dodge Durango Crew 2wd voy despacio pero feliz a cada paso que doy muchas gracias en verdad!

[@tirwinger]

You always make great videos! 👍🏾

[@neightjay]

Perfect timing! I just got the P0128 code the other day. Looking at swamping out the thermostat in the near future. Might as well upgrade that crossover pipe while I'm in there. Too bad that aluminum thermostat housing isn't available now. Thanks for the info. 👍🏼🇨🇦

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Your welcome and thanks for watching. Not sure how long until it happens but sooner then later I hope.

[@Sandunga5p0t]

902-3102HP Engine Coolant Crossover Pipe

[@pauljoey7977]

Ur the man

[@dtaposse8858]

hey buddy that's a good looking shop u got there hope business is going good

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Its doing great and I appreciate it!

[@dtaposse8858]

@@MotorCityMechanic I know u will do good

[@oldschoolmoto]

great vid they need to make the oil cooler t stat and crossover pipe out of metal had to replace all three on wrangler with 50 k on it and you have to tear half the motor apart to get to them engineers not thinking good thanks for the great vids

[@MotorCityMechanic]

It certainly would have been nice if they are metal to begin with. Its the weak spots of the engine other then the rocker arms.

[@ralphmortensen7640]

Great, very useful video . Thank you.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video as always david

[@ryan.crosby]

My 2012 JK Wrangler appears to have a metal coolant crossover from the factory. The OEM part isn't available on its own but appears to ship as part of the Chain Case Cover, part 68079231AE. Not sure what determines which Pentastars are graced with the metal part from the factory, or why they thought that they could get away with plastic on some and not others.

[@Blazer02LS]

Sure, after I already replaced the plastic one, with a plastic one... I'll wait for the aluminum T-Stat unit and replace both, if the engine makes it that far, it's at 104K at the moment. Ate #1 coil last week.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

It always happens that way....not needed until after you have done the repair. Hoping the T-stat is on the horizon

[@engulfedindark]

Thanks for this vid. This helped a lot. Orielly's has this part for a good price.

[@DIXON925]

Excellent demonstration and thx for part number ! Subscribe to your channel now

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Many thanks Emmanuel

[@suen7200]

Sweet video.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Many thanks

[@kthax308]

As always, thanks for the video!👍🏻 When you turned the old coolant pipe over it looked like it was made of aluminum, no?? Plastic on the outside?? 🤔🤷🏻‍♂️ Thanks,

[@arthurrodesiler3109]

David it seems like they would provide the sleeve with the long bolts for the pump. If rubber they may be cracked even thin steel could be messed up by corrosion. By rights for the price of that crossover part they should have sent it with new bolts and sleeves or steel spacer's it looks like you had in your hand. The one thing I hate you start a project then need something stupid as these spacers. I think I even put a thin layer of silicon between the crossover and the block just in case. Nothing worse is doing it twice.

[@kohosalmon3637]

Great Videos on The Pentastar 3.6l , is there anything different on the Ram C/V Tradesman van's from I think { 2012 - 2015 } thanks

[@w1.0]

Thank you for the tips!!!

[@superatheist9821]

Why , most 2015 3.6 engine make laud ticking noise?

[@MotorCityMechanic]

There is an issue with the roller rocker arms. The needle bearings fail and then the noise starts. Thanks for asking and make sure to subscribe.

[@repairvehicle]

There should be aluminum thermostat housing.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

I saw a picture of one online but havent found any details. Talking to Dorman.....I said we need one, they said they are on it! Sounds promising.

[@repairvehicle]

@@MotorCityMechanic , sounds good. I don't like plastic stuff around coolant and oil.

[@repairvehicle]

There's should be oil cooler made from aluminum too.

[@lkovacs]

We are working on it and doing our best to expedite! Thanks for all the feedback everyone!

[@MotorCityMechanic]

@@repairvehicle aint that the truth!

[@rustycowll5735]

I appreciate the video, but why didn't you include the Dorman part number in the description below the video. It took me 15 more frustrating minutes fumbling around trying to find the particular point in the video where you give the part number. Finally found it but what a PITA.

[@michaelcarr351]

Great video. I have 2015 charger and water pump was replaced. Mechanic lost bolt #4. Could that be reason car still overheating?

[@bobbyedstrom5688]

I've worked for Chrysler for almost 2 years and never have seen one fail lol

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Thanks for watching Bobby. Read the comments......people have had it failed and had to replace it with another plastic part. It happens.....just not as common as the t-stat.

[@bobbyedstrom5688]

I wanna rant so much right now, I won't, but. I will assume/bet the failures are almost 99% of the time due to lack of maintenance and the manufacturer get blamed for the consumer's mistakes

[@elic9525]

Should do a pentastar radiator replacement i could get some better insight on that. Chrysler 200

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Nice informative educational video

[@MusicMinisterJP7]

Great video on this important upgrade. Can you say, how has the quality and performance of this part been? Fortunately now, even the thermostat housing has been upgraded to aluminum by Doorman. So on my 2015 Town and country I am looking to replace this cross over pipe, thermostat housing And the two Y pipe for heater hoses, with the aluminum counter parts. I believe the cross over pipe removal/installation will be a bit difficult bcuz my engine is inside the van..lol.

[@adamfalk9881]

It is very strange, on the Mopar site the diagram for the timing cover shows the part but you cannot find it in the description. Dorman says it is compatible with the 2013 3.6 but every other parts provider says it is not. I am having a rebuilt long block put in and I am trying to find every plastic part , and every other part that would come off my old motor and replace it with new. I got the aluminum oil cooler, still cannot find metal thermostat housing though

[@WBOS72]

Great video David! Now if Dorman could do the same to the oil cooler.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Thanks.......who knows, maybe they will one day

[@cbrown17982010]

Haha foreshadowing, if you haven’t seen it already they released an all aluminum version of the 2014 and up oil cooler housing🤙

[@WBOS72]

@@cbrown17982010 mopar?

[@cbrown17982010]

@@WBOS72 made by Dorman but I have one myself I’m having installed and honestly it’s a really nice piece. Would upgrade and on Amazon for $150 it’s worth it.

[@WBOS72]

@@cbrown17982010 great to hear this. If i ever own another pentastar, will upgrade

[@MatthewLynch-tc4fx]

I just don’t understand why there isn’t an upgrade for the thermostat housing as well. Hmm🤔

[@MoparNewport]

MCM - Cry for help/idea here. Can you please pass along to Dorman - or *anyone* at this point - a coolant filter/strainer we can install on these Pentastars? The only one Ive found so far is out of Australia. Past that - That's an excellent idea! Hope they do an aluminum thermostat housing as well. I have to do the radiator on my 13 JKUR - its leaking out the crimps after near 150,000kms - so Im gonna order one of these before I do the rad.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

I will certainly pass that info along. Thanks for watching Justin and for following the channel.

[@construct0verl0ad93]

Question: Does the Reservoir Hose connect back to the cross-over part you're discussing? Losing coolant, somewhere, when I shut the jeep off, coolant was boiling in the reservoir, and it is spitting coolant out on the ground.

[@ironman1518.]

Thank you David, Excellent explanation!! All I had ever heard about Dorman was ALL negative up to now. How difficult is it to do with the engine in a Town and Country?

[@Bonbonbon739]

Good video I have a 2011 Chrysler 200. Since I have had it the last year, I replaced the thermostat, the radiator, the surge tank, I think every coolant hose. Haven’t had a problem in the last three months but now all of a sudden it’s smoking and losing coolant around that area but I can’t see where! I hear hissing, but I don’t see where it’s coming out of! It almost sounds like it’s coming from like the alternator area. Same exact engine as that. 3.6. What is this exactly? And do you think this could be my problem?

[@ronsmith9823]

My Pentastar engine seem to be leaking at the cooling crossover piece, it is very hard to see / tell, also the leak only occurs when the engine is shut down and I believe once the thermostat closes, at a temp. Lower than 203 degrees F. Does sound like this is possible? It only leaks after the engine cool to less than 203 deg. F.

[@chadharvy]

2014 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited, 3.6L Pentastar engine. Lifters? It's a constant issue with Jeeps. Their lifters go bad. What a solution for that?

[@Олег-я2щ2ш]

MotorCity Mechanic what the things you use to clean place for gasket? Thanks for link to buy it or something else.

[@lightcapmath2777]

Does Dorman make an Aluminum cross over replacement part??? DVD:)

[@michaelpayne2977]

Hi David I have a 2012 Chrysler 3six engine I had a oil cooler unit put on it but it continues to run hot after they can put it on what could my problem be now

[@drfalcon4102]

Being I have a 2018 3.6 Ive watched anything realted to this engine, this is a nice fix,, But Dorman?? that kinda scares me,, as they dont have a great rep, oh well, great Video,, thanks

[@MotorCityMechanic]

In my thoughts....its an aluminum part, no moving parts, nothing electrical....what can happen? Hopefully nothing. Love their repair kits.

[@waldi4213]

MotorCity Mechanic Worth to mention that they do have nice Transmision Pan with drainplug... how smart is that 👍😂

[@MotorCityMechanic]

@@waldi4213 I have seen the 8 speed trans pan with replaceable filter so you dont have to keep replacing the pan each time.

[@lightcapmath2777]

O! sorry they do...Got to finish watching your videos before commenting. Sorry :( DVD:)

[@chris30v]

I need to replace a crossover on 2018 journey is it ok to remove that mount I can't see any other way to get to it with the engine in the vehicle?

[@1robin1000]

Can you tell me if this part fits on 2016 Jeep Wrangler? When you look up the part , it says not compatible. I don't see why it would not be compatible.

[@markbuenger6523]

David, all great info. However would you recommend the use of neversieze on the bolts??

[@funnyboy408]

Thanks 😊 I bought that part for my 300, but I have a question, should I upgrade the thermostat to 180

[@MotorCityMechanic]

Personally I recommend staying with the stock thermostat temp.

[@jamespn]

Upgrade and Doorman in the same sentence, really? I’m surprised MOPAR doesn’t offer an aluminum housing.

[@MotorCityMechanic]

It would have been nice if Chrysler did but it goes back to the bypass valve I got with Dorman to make......the obvious seems to me something they over look.

[@pauljoey7977]

There are a few 3.6 applications that have a metal one. Jeeps I think