Chrysler Hemi 5.7 Engine Diagnosis and Disassembly // 300C Episode 2

[@leeperry1999]

Thanks for turning what some would say a monumental task into a simple can do project! The little disassembly tricks will save a lot of frustration for the amateur mechanic.

[@ReignitedAuto]

Appreciate the support!

[@MongrelsGarage]

Another great video! I had the same thing, I bought a used 300C. I pulled the head and oil pan while it was still in the car, honed out the cylinder with a three finger hone just as you did. I had a blown engine from a Ram 2500 so a scavenged the head and piston out of that, reworked the head a little (lapped the valves and installed the springs from the car). Put it all back together and I reused everything including the head gaskets (don't recommend doing that but I was on a super tight budget). I drove the car for over two years, over 100 000 KM (60 000+ miles) with absolutely no issues. The timing chain tensioner did eventually let go and the timing chain sawed halfway through the oil pump...lol. I changed the engine out and a friend of mine is still driving that car to this day! I do like the newer Hemi (they have their issues, but what engine doesn't) As you are doing it much better than myself (using new gaskets and what not) I am pretty sure you will be good to go for a long while!

[@ReignitedAuto]

Nice work! These engines are great because you can cut some corners as you mentioned and they'll still work for a long time. 👍

[@nelsonsandovaljr7047]

That happened to my dads 5.7 hemi magnum to and we fixed it and now its running perfect!

[@ReignitedAuto]

Good Job! 💪

[@jasonkeith674]

Weather is starting to warm up a tiny bit here in North Texas. Rewatching this series so I can get back to my rebuild!! Thanks for these videos and explanation 👍🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ReignitedAuto]

It's been a pretty nice January down here so far!

[@jasonkeith674]

@@ReignitedAuto you must be south a few hours then. I’m damn near at the border lol

[@edgarcarrasco8177]

Thank you so much for this video, Iast winter I had the chance to obtain an engine from a 300C crashed car, and later in summer I found an engine with a blown engine, I installed the engine I had, on it. But never replaced the manifold, and that's exactly what happen a month later.

[@satanilio]

what about checking the geometry of the cylinders? Inside diameter? Just change the rings and thats all? Good luck with this kind of repair

[@wesleymyers8205]

You didn't mention it in the video, but are you buying new main and rod bearings? Are you measuring the clearances before buying? I am at this stage in my rebuild and I have a bore gauge and micrometer so just wanted to know the best process to ensure the longest engine life.

[@kellyjohnson7208]

I like that honing tool! Thanks again for the quick tips too. It'll be running like a champ in no time😁

[@ReignitedAuto]

The ball hone works great if you're just cleaning up the cylinders, but I like this style because it's a little more aggressive. 👍

[@bricewest1646]

Hey Brovva, totally cool what you do. Learning a lot from you. I recommend though that you watch power nation engine builds they talk about not rotating the crank on the race until it is torqued. They are not truly round until under torque. Good videos though Brovva keep it up.

[@dsautorepairsdinges4367]

I just found your channel and I am extremely excited about the videos you put out!! Watching this video I was curious of the MDS system in that how do test the MDS to know if its functioning properly?

[@ReignitedAuto]

Appreciate you watching! There's not much really that you can do personally. Other than the lifters themselves failing, we don't see too many issues with the MDS system. If a solenoid fails it'll set a Check engine light right away. Are you having a specific issue with yours?

[@av8tore71]

Just bought some at Summit and they charge $25.99 per quart for the MOPAR 3&9 Speed ATF

[@davephawke8944]

Nice job it certainly is a lot of work but worth it in the end I think it was roughly about $3500 for my rebuild that included all special tools and parts that had to buy still not completed yet still waiting for my parts most of them will be here tomorrow and Monday hopefully keep our fingers crossed lol I miss not being able to drive my truck

[@davephawke8944]

Ok something weird just happened and it's not related to my engine rebuild or maybe it is I'm not sure if you remember I had mentioned my headlight issues well while my battery was disconnected it must have drained the electrical system and now all my headlights are working they haven't worked properly since 2013 it started with my passenger side lowbeam then went into my driver's side highbeam and passenger side daytime running light and I tried everything I could think of to figure out what the problem was checking wiring and the lights themselves and the plugs even the inside of the fuse box and I got nowhere until today some how by mistake they are all working so I guess yaaa but still weird after all these years 8 years later wow has anyone experienced the tpim issue and no I didn't replace the fuse box

[@joeperry8518]

Crazy how much damage the head and piston had and so little damage to everything else. Pretty cool you were able to just hone the cylinder out. I drive a 6.0 ford so always keeping an eye or two on my temps at all times lol. And again some nice tricks for removing stuff, nice vid!

[@ReignitedAuto]

The difference between aluminum and steel I guess? I had initially looked at the cylinder wall about 5 months ago when I originally got the car, and totally thought it was worse than it was 😂

[@captainobvious5993]

The 6.0 diesel?

[@ReignitedAuto]

@@captainobvious5993 yea, he has a 6.0 diesel just like I do.

[@MrDudeCZ]

Hi there, I'm in the middle of the very same thing and this series has helped immensely so far, so thank you for that. Any idea if you can re use the main caps bolts? I did not plan on taking the crank out but it looks it could use a little polishing so has to come out. So reuse or get new ones? thanks again , Martin

[@ReignitedAuto]

I don't have any issues re-using the bolts 👍

[@cherylvaughn2215]

@@ReignitedAuto Hello. My question is, do you think the same problem happens with the non hemi V6? My brother is about to swap out his 2nd engine in his 2014 Ram. The number 6 cylinder failed AGAIN! Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thx!!!

[@cannonballmotors]

They are tty. Do not reuse

[@jameelhudson8558]

U make it look Easy n Fun I want to try to rebuild one but don’t now anything

[@ReignitedAuto]

It is fun, and the only way to learn is to jump right in! The best way to start is with a small engine like for a lawn mower, all the same components but much simpler to understand 👍

[@jameelhudson8558]

@@ReignitedAuto your show convenience me by a 09 charger 5.7 pursuit car watching you I think I can fix it if I can’t lol and it a motor people are talking about

[@matthewperry7812]

As you’re disassembling the short block, I’m wondering... How much nitrous can this handle?🤔 These are the important questions that need answers.

[@captainobvious5993]

Until the engine overheats and valve seat drops out

[@Sak-zo1ui]

These hemis are known for handleing a ton of nitrous.

[@weshaygood]

Sticker pack came in. Stuck with collection on my office desk, damn think looks like a racecare quarter panel. You have any cam bearing install vids ? Mopar says replace block. I am building 13 5.7. I've done Gm, Ford and older dodge replacement, but with crank out it still looks like a pain.

[@jeffdenig705]

So I'm watching this series before I start the rebuild on my 2012 Ram 1500. Post hone - I didn't really notice the 45° crosshatch I hear everyone talking about. There was a pattern but it seemed to be almost at 0°. Is the 45° that important or just a crosshatch of some sort. I've even seen people recommend ball honing in two directions in order to insure the crosshatch.

[@ReignitedAuto]

Using a ball hone rather than a 3 stone hone helps to achieve that crosshatch look. The only true way to get a real crosshatch is to have a machine shop do a hone job with the actual tool. That being said, it's not really that critical, what you are looking to do is knock the glaze from the cylinder walls that way the new position rings have a surface to bed into. 👍

[@ManuelRodriguez-wc1gw]

I own a 2006 Dodge Durango 5.7. One dropped valve seat. Going to rebuild it.

[@ReignitedAuto]

You can do it! 💪

[@Jordanfiend361]

Just Got rid of my rare 2014 rt road and track 1 of 4 made a few months ago. It kept having a misfire over and over on cylinder #4. Only had 90k miles in it. I miss that car. Smh I def regret it. Was just worried didn’t want to end up with this problem

[@ReignitedAuto]

I certainly understand the trepidation people have over this issue, because it is a costly repair to have the cam and lifters replaced. But man are they fun to drive! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@rafaelfuentes7572]

I'm doing the same on my 07 charger R/T the crankshaft is toast what are the main bearing caps torque specs and the torque specs for the bolts on the side of the block that holds the main bearing caps in place? Love the video excellent work.

[@ReignitedAuto]

Main bearing cap bolts: Tighten to 20ftlbs, then additional 90 degrees. Side bolts 23ftlbs 👍

[@freezy2freshfrankiedoyle223]

Why didn't you hone it yourself and my car just had the same issue I've got it all torn apart right now how do I tell if my Cam's bad cuz I had a misfire code but what's crazy is my valve seat dropped on the same cylinder I had the misfire code do you think it had something to do with the valves or the valve seat cuz I don't know if I need to get my should I or should I just throw him in there just to make sure too what do you think

[@reinieramarante1656]

hello have the same issue going on just took the engine out and one of the pistons decided to break what is this tool you used to hoan the wall I must have it.

[@laurencemathewriggs8023]

So I have the ram 2500 has a tick. And also has a p0303 code. Not a mechanic. I'm guessing its the lifters I have replaced the plug on cylinder 3 and switched out the injectors and coil pack on that cylinder same code. I'm going to take the valve cover of and have look at springs. Anything I should be looking for to help me on this Journey

[@ReignitedAuto]

Unfortunately with the lifters, you're not really going to see anything unless you pull the heads to actually remove the lifters. It does sound like you're on the right track with the lifter failure though.

[@andrewdouglas2609]

Hey buggy big fan of your channel and in the process of rebuilding my 5.7 vvt engine but hit a snag at the machine shop, the block had a crack on it. Looking for a bear block.

[@ReignitedAuto]

Oof, that stinks 😬

[@andrewdouglas2609]

Yes sir !!! Working on trying to get another block though.

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

nice work

[@ReignitedAuto]

Thank you!

[@pontiaco]

I have an 03 ram 1500 with the hemi, I got 315k miles on it, should I rebuild the motor? she's kind of lazy lately, I always change my oil with syntectic and always do maintnance, just went thru my first transmission tough , the motor still pull ok but not like it use to, I did a head gasket and valve spring replacement about 10k miles agocause a valve spring broke and bend a valve , the motor have a realy good compression with tester reading 210psi hot on all cylinders, also I had the lifter ticking noise since I got it with 89k miles

[@ReignitedAuto]

Generallya rebuild won't affect performance unless your compression is very low. I'd double check the compression first, if that's ok look for other reasons for lazy performance 👍

[@Sak-zo1ui]

This is a known issue on the early gen 3 hemis. Most of time it will happen randomly.

[@nexpro6118]

is the carbon build up on the top of the pistons caused from using crappy fuel?

[@WTFFlipSide101]

Is there any way to clean the intake manifold? Lost the cam and i am rebuilding my 5.7 and just want to clean everything good. It has a solenoid to change the intake runner length and I don't want to screw that up.

[@LEGOCAMARO]

Getting ready for a cam swap can hear the lifters just started eating away at the cam @110k miles

[@russelproctor6685]

I have a 2005 jeep Grand Cherokee with the 5.7 himi. I have some internal issue going on with it. Have not yet investigated the problem. Got over heated while wife was driving it one day (heater hose failed). After replacing hose the engine has very bad miss. Code reader said random miss fire. Changed plugs, wires, coils and still has bad miss. It has to be internal. It's been sitting in driveway ever since. Is this the same engine you are working on? What do you recommend I do?

[@ReignitedAuto]

Yep, same engine, first thing I would be doing is a compression check on the cylinders. Many times if a misfire in one cylinder is bad enough it'll register in multiple cylinders at once, giving you the multiple cylinder misfire code. Perform a compression test on all 8 cylinders and get back to me 👍

[@russelproctor6685]

Thanks. I will.

[@davidtroia7426]

So when u clean all those engine components can u jus put them in a huge bath of some hot water & good degereaser & scrub everything down & polish & lube it back up? Or do u have to use different cleaners on different parts?

[@ReignitedAuto]

I use the same parts cleaner for all the parts, then I will blow them out using shop air, sometimes I'll clean using new shop towels but you've got to be careful of lint getting in there. 👍

[@jonh2408]

Just wanted to ask you as a guy with a ton of experience on Chrysler products (and since you had a bottle of it as lubricant). What is your opinion on the "lifetime fluid" in the 8 speed transmissions and do you think there is actually any risk in using another fluid that is zf lifeguard 8 compatible?

[@ReignitedAuto]

That's actually a great question. My primary skillset as a dealer tech was as a transmission specialist so I saw a lot of what worked/didn't work. As a general rule, I don't believe in "lifetime" fluids. HOWEVER, the ZF 8 spd was originally designed for the BMW 7 series back in 2007, so they've really had a chance to refine it over the years. I would say that it is the MOST reliable transmission that FCA uses in their vehicles. Fluid changes in the 8 spd are very expensive, not only because of how much the fluid costs, but the trans filter is built into the bottom of the pan, so you have to buy a new pan as well. You're looking at $800+ for a trans service on one of these things, and in my experience, they're either working or not working. Basically the only two things I've done to these transmissions is to replace the valve body, or the entire trans. The last time I took one apart was at Chrysler training several years ago. From what I've seen, even units with over 100K miles on them, the trans fluid still looks to be in good shape. As to the question of using another fluid, as long as you do find a fluid that specifically says it's safe to use in that transmission, no I don't think there's any issue with that. 👍

[@jonh2408]

@@ReignitedAuto thanks for your reply... I did quite a bit of research myself on this topic and looked around locally. I found a local oil change shop (great canadian oil change) that has a machine which "exchanges" the fluid instead of "flushing" it. They put a wand into your pan through the fill hole and the machine sucks out 1 liter, then pumps 1 back in. They do this for 30 - 40 mins with the vehicle running the entire time. This has the advantage of not needing to open the drain plug (which are known to strip/break fairly easily being plastic)..this method uses your own tranny pump to circulate the fluid so no pressuring fluid through forcing it past components..(which some people think is bad for the tranny). This method gets 95% of the fluid out and also gets around the thermostatic bypass valve which prevents the normal flush procedure/machine.. this cost $200ca and it includes 15L of vavoline maxlife (which luckily for me happened to be the fluid I wanted to go with). However if you wanted to use your own fluid you can bring whatever you want... then it costs $150ca. I was talking to someone in a jeep forum recently who said he bought a replacement for $29... I was EXTREMELY skeptical because I had done a fair amount of research and ended up buying a pan from rockauto (dorman) for $170. I warned him that something seemed wrong so this morning he sent me the link www.ebay.com/itm/68233701AA-Auto-Transmission-Oil-Pan-For-Ram-1500-Chrysler-300-with-8HP70-845RE/264645659904?hash=item3d9e1c4d00:g:JrsAAOSwAUBeU2wE I was absolutely astonished to see this as it appears to have the same gasket material as mine, all 4 magnets, and even appears to come with a metal drain plug... he is going to report on how it fits/ works but if it works it definitely brings the cost of a service down to the $100 - $200 range (depending on the fluid/method you choose)... Im very curious to hear his follow up!

[@ReignitedAuto]

@@jonh2408 Wow that's crazy cheap! I had not seen that before, didn't know there were aftermarket alternatives already. That being the case i wouldn't be surprised if a trans service on these vehicles becomes much more common. Thanks for the info!

[@vipertv6010]

What year is that engine and how many milles had?. My friend. Good video

[@ReignitedAuto]

It was a 2006, and I can't remember the exact mileage. I think maybe 140k?

[@vipertv6010]

@@ReignitedAuto i have a 2011 Ram Hemi. And i have to do the camshafts and lifters but i m worry for the valve seats. If i have to send my heads to the shop for that job. 🤢

[@ReignitedAuto]

@@vipertv6010 Don't have to worry about that, the 2009+ heads corrected the valve seat issue.

[@vipertv6010]

Thankyou amigo your channel is really helpful 👍

[@srtabc123]

For the oil temp ports: is the bottom one pre filter and the top one post filter?

[@davidtroia7426]

I think u can jus grind down those edges & a little JB Weld & that piston will be good to go.🤣😂

[@jjhills2463]

Hi could you possibly tell me the torc specs for the rod bearings on a 09 300 3.5l V6

[@dontibbitts9490]

What grit of honing stones did you use?

[@freezy2freshfrankiedoyle223]

And I got to scratch on my cylinder wall that seemed to come out after I honed it you can see it but you can't feel it you can see where it was and should I do I need to get a bigger size piston ring or should I use standard size

[@ReignitedAuto]

Standard size for sure, when using a hone it won't take off anywhere near the amount of material that a .020" bore would do so no need for larger size piston rings.

[@freezy2freshfrankiedoyle223]

@@ReignitedAuto thank you so much man I just ordered all the parts a day $1,400 ended up getting a new intake because or use one because it was full of oil so I didn't want to risk it with that I'm hoping I had a compression issue and I canceled out fuel and spark do you think that valve seat had any drop the valve seat that's what happened you think the valve seat would have something to do with the misfire will give a misfire code early on

[@angel2x442]

Have a problem with my 05 hemi c the battery keeps dying it’s like something stays on in the car when it’s off by the morning when I go to turn the car on the battery is dead disconnected the radio and it still dies

[@oemytech]

Measure the bore and see how much you are off from spec.

[@snaponguy86]

Do you replace rod bolts?

[@mortonmorton6083]

Does an 03 ram 1500 hemi have an mds or that start later

[@ReignitedAuto]

MDS was added in 2005 👍

[@juanvelasquez6108]

I need to rebuild my engine on 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 hemi I just want to know around how much cost me to rebuild my engine with parts and labor thanks

[@ReignitedAuto]

Depends of course on several factors: how deep you go into rebuilding and what all parts you use. But if it's just a cam/lifter job you're generally looking at around $3500-4500, anything more than that the price goes up. 👍

[@jacksonfett3808]

Should I reuse the bolts?

[@jacksonfett3808]

I got some mmx pistons after timing chain failure, and don’t know how much I should replace besides gaskets and pump and seats

[@UserYoutube-i6f]

Yo found your video. Wanted to ask about hemi 5,7. Is it reliable or not? What issues it has? Does it needs aluminium radiator? Want to buy dodge ram 5,7l

[@makantahi3731]

2:03 that is product of egr+pcv

[@andrewsimzyk9207]

What did you end up with for piston to cylinder clearance?

[@ReignitedAuto]

Didn't measure so I don't know, but honestly, if you're just cleaning up the cylinder walls with a quick hone job it's not that critical. You might end up with an extra thousandth or two of piston ring end gap, but nothing that will affect the run quality of the engine.

[@BWADaniel]

Do I need to use loctite on the bolts holding in the crankshaft? Can I reuse the bolts too?

[@ReignitedAuto]

No loctite needed on the bolts, and yes you can eye the main cap bolts 👍

[@BWADaniel]

@@ReignitedAuto Awesome! I appreciate the response. I’m in bit of trouble with my Hemi. I had a lifter failure and a piece of it is jammed up against the block and the crankshaft, making me unable to spin it to remove it from the torque converter / trans. Is there a way to slightly move the crankshaft to maybe wiggle it and get that piece to fall out? I’m scared to pull it with the torque converter and risk damaging my transmission, but I don’t see any other option. All I need is to get the crank to wiggle slightly to yank that piece out. Once I do that, new lifters, new camshaft and it’s back running.

[@BWADaniel]

@@ReignitedAuto I’m almost wondering if I can just put a flat trans jack under the trans pan, keep it level, and unbolt the crankshaft from the engine, while the engine is hoisted up. Then, just lift the engine up without the crank, having somebody hold the crank to keep stress off the trans shaft and then just slide the crank, flywheel and torque converter off the trans and then re assemble it.

[@roberthammond4642]

We’re can I find the number to my hemi 5.7

[@captainobvious5993]

Mine dropped without any overheating upon startup, @192k miles

[@ReignitedAuto]

At that mileage I'd say all bets are off 😄Pretty crappy though, since when they do go they make a huge mess of the engine.

[@captainobvious5993]

@@ReignitedAuto do you know if the 6.1 has the same issue?

[@ReignitedAuto]

@@captainobvious5993 I have not personally seen any of the valve seat, or lifter issues with the hellcat engines. We've had quite a few at the shop, no problems. That being said, they generally have far less miles on the hellcat vehicles. They're not daily drivers in most instances.

[@bigtd7399]

Does this motor have the mds soleniods.

[@nanperry1064]

👍

[@alanmeyers3957]

I’d be concerned about cleanliness?

[@nateriggleman9477]

What hone is that??

[@ReignitedAuto]

Just a 3-stone hone you can get from Napa Auto parts. Works really well I've had it for a long time. You can also go with the ball type hones, but I find that this style being spring loaded is a little more aggressive and works quicker to take out marks in cylinder walls.

[@nateriggleman9477]

@@ReignitedAuto awesome thank you! I like the more aggresive style you used for better ring bedding! Btw did you replace cam bearings or have machine shop do so?

[@ReignitedAuto]

@@nateriggleman9477 Nope, the cam bearings on these engines dont have the same horrible reputation as the LS variants 👍

[@nateriggleman9477]

@@ReignitedAuto that’s good to know! I have an 5.7 from a 11 Durango that wiped a cam lobe and was doing a budget rebuild to swap into my LJ. Would you think just getting a cam would be smart? Roughly 180k on my 5.7.

[@ReignitedAuto]

@@nateriggleman9477 cam and lifters for sure. Remove the oil control valve solenoid from the back of the timing cover area and inspect the screen for metal debris. If the screen is clear you're good to go 👍

[@shawneversole755]

Hey man I need u right now my hemi went in my truck and I aint got the money to fix it...and I love my truck it has brought me down so bad it broke my heart

[@Stellateeee]

I thought piston is hemi-spherical !!!.. Somebody told me that they call it hemi because of the shape of piston.....

[@ReignitedAuto]

Nah, the name comes from the shape of the combustion chamber in the cylinder head. 👍

[@Khalidsvt101]

honing should be cross hatch in a machine shop you did a bad job on those bores and the engine wont live for long

[@ReignitedAuto]

You have your opinion, and that's fine. 👍

[@killajersey86]

Reincarnated_hemi @IG is my goto guy in the NYC area

[@AlexWhite-sx3kp]

Dude, I love the video, but FOR THE LOVE OF GOD turn down your mic gain, I am CRINGING everytime I hear your lips smack

[@ReignitedAuto]

😂 I hear ya, I'm using a wireless mic on my shirt, might be a bit strong.

[@timcorwin1848]

What were those bolts at the end torqued down to?

[@ReignitedAuto]

Main bearing cap bolts: 20ftlbs + 90 degrees. The side bolts for the main bearing caps: 23ftlbs