Cylinder Head/Valvetrain Removal How To 3.5L V6 Dodge Charger SXT Mechanic

Welcome Back To Baker Rebuilds! In This Upload I Continue From The Compression Test And Proceed With Removing The Cylinder Heads/Valvetrain In Order To Expose The Bad Head Gasket In Need Of Repair And Piston Tops On My Dodge Charger SXT! Diagnosing Vehicle Issues Is Challenging At Times But I've Learned A lot Working On Cars!
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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:17 - Remove Drive Belt
0:28 - Drain Coolant
0:48 - Where To Drain
1:04 - The Clamp
1:32 - A Big Mess
1:49 - Upper Hose
2:21 - Protips
2:42 - Upper Timing Cover
3:25 - 3 Different Bolts
3:47 - Remove Cover
4:28 - 3 Bolts Go Where?
4:50 - Protip
5:25 - Fuel Rails
6:08 - Valve Covers
6:38 - Timing Marks
7:58 - Why Is TDC Important Again?
8:09 - O2 Plugs
8:26 - Disconnect Exhaust Manifold
9:04 - Cam Bolt
9:07 - Timing Belt Tensioner
9:46 - 3 Timing Cover Bolts
9:58 - Don't Forget This Plug
10:14 - Something Important
10:30 - Don't Miss This Bolt
10:47 - Protip
11:13 - Why Chrysler? WHYYY??
12:05 - You'll Need This
12:28 - Protip
12:43 - Water Pump
13:08 - Protip
13:48 - 2 More Bolts
14:29 - Cover Should Have Space Like This
15:01 - 1st Head Removal
15:24 - 2nd Head Removal
15:36 - Outro
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[@bigjohn3928]

I see I wasn't only one complaining about music,had I of seen it b4 I wouldn't of said anything...Glad you know why,and fixed it...

[@PMcDFPV]

Been watching videos all night prepping for next weekend to do this job on my 08, this was the best so far, thank you !

[@bakerRebuilds]

Glad it helped, good luck with the project!

[@MusicIsMyOxycontin]

I like the way you made the music louder than you were speaking

[@bakerRebuilds]

Just for you!

[@MusicIsMyOxycontin]

When I document the swap on my Ford contour I'm going to make sure to scream at the camera like Scotty kilmer. The only way to make sure

[@TheRuinExplorer]

Seriously enjoy watching your vids. Love thay you leave your frustrated reactions to certain dumb parts intact so we know what to watch for.

[@bakerRebuilds]

Thanks brother. I'll try to keep all legitimate ones then haha

[@danielserrano8464]

Bro i liked the way you explain everything definitely subscribing bro!!

[@bakerRebuilds]

Thank you very much!

[@johnlytle6770]

I like video. The only thing that was a negative was that I couldn't hardly hear what you were saying due to the music being louder than you. Other than that, great job.

[@bakerRebuilds]

Thank you I appreciate it! No worries I've learned to edit better since these videos with blasting audio lol

[@ABigLazFilm]

Fuckin funny he said what I was thinking “with enough determination, Grit and sheer stupidity I can do just about anything” thanks for the video my G. I just did the timing kit replacement water pump now I may attempt this I hear ticks possibly rocker arms

[@bakerRebuilds]

Lol I'm glad to have made it! Hopefully not the hemi tick but I've got faith in you, you got this!

[@casecracka6770]

AT 7.38 CANT TAKE THAT BS ANYMORE. POOUSIC

[@bakerRebuilds]

Yeah my editing skills weren't quite up to par back then, thanks for the comment!

[@SkitzerPoindexter]

Doing this job on an '06 Pacifica right now. What a pain. There's no way the car is worth the effort, but I did it as a "fun" project. It hasn't been very much fun. LOL

[@bakerRebuilds]

Haha it definitely has it's challenges 😅 hopefully you get your car running and get whatever you need out of it!

[@casecracka6770]

Sorry for all of the comments. U know your stuff. Just do you and show us you. You're that great where you don't need music. Honestly, I am a mega car guy and am Jealous of your skills. Later Brother!

[@bakerRebuilds]

It's all good, I appreciate it! Hopefully my videos help people and eventually we can all rise together. Take care

[@CH-or6bj]

Great video helped me out but On the driver side head to save some time you can remove the 3 bolts on back of head and slide the cam shaft slightly out the rear and it will keep you from having to loosen the front timing cover the head will lift straight out when the cam is moved out from rear of head.

[@bakerRebuilds]

Ah good to know. In our case we were taking everything apart to rebuild the whole engine.

[@Westfall-lk2ot]

changed the head gaskets on mine. got the heads and rockers on but we think the heads are on the wrong side. do you know if they are interchangable or should i take everything back off?

[@bakerRebuilds]

They're not interchangeable, I don't believe you would be able to even put the bolts in with them on opposite side, but I could be wrong. If you suspect that's the problem, best make sure. What makes you think they're on the wrong sides?

[@michaelwright1602]

I can only hear music, very annoying. I will look for another video. Sad too, this is the job I have at hand.

[@bakerRebuilds]

Yeah my editing wasn't as good on my older videos which made voice harder to hear on low quality speakers.

[@cristianbarata6055]

Is there any way to remove the harness from the valve covers or do you just have to rip the plastic clips off?

[@bakerRebuilds]

They just push in, Christmas tree style clips. You can use an interior plastic type tool or pretty much any type of two prong ply tool to work them out and for the most part they're reusable.

[@user-jh4th9ip1y]

I just changed my timing belt and water pump.. timing belt pulley bolt broke inside the motor.. i tap it out and put it back together now the car won't start... I need some help

[@bakerRebuilds]

Sorry to hear that, that's no fun. Are you certain that the belt is on correctly and tensioned properly? Not slipping or backwards? Are you hearing the starter but the motor fails to turnover?

[@user-qx1wl2um2k]

I bought a new set of rocker arms for a 2010 3.5 v6 dodge with lifters already in them. Do these pump up oil by themselves or do I need to do something to them? I noticed the new ones are springy where the old ones are solid.

[@bakerRebuilds]

The parts once installed should be fine as is, I don't think anything else is needed with rocker arms or lifters however the V6 has overhead cams. The v8 has lifters and pushrods. Hope you haven't purchased a wrong part.

[@user-qx1wl2um2k]

@@bakerRebuilds The 3.5 has a "Rocker Arm" type lifter, with a roller on the camshaft, the pivot between the camshaft and the valve, and a Hydraulic "Tappet" that has a spring, keeper, and oil pocket that pushes on the valve itself. Having said that, I bought the right part.

[@bakerRebuilds]

@user-qx1wl2um2k Oh good, yeah personally I've just oiled them up good when assembling, torqued to spec and good to go.

[@bluefeatherlopez7]

Yo sound went out when you was doing timing". Im a bit confused". Subtitles goes out as well.

[@bakerRebuilds]

I appreciate you letting me know! I appoligize, I had to remove some sound for copyright reasons.

[@bluefeatherlopez7]

I've lost the torque spec's bro. I've written them down. N for most there not posted on your response.

[@bakerRebuilds]

@@bluefeatherlopez7 Is what you need in the pictures I posted? Under the community tab on my channel home page?

[@user-gd8yg7gs4t]

Could do without the background other than that amazing thank you

[@bakerRebuilds]

Thank you!

[@MacRilla]

When you started it up after the replacement did it make a loud ticking noise and smoke?

[@bakerRebuilds]

A little smoke is fairly typical but it would clear up in a few minutes. I'm not sure where a loud ticking would come from. Did you replace the head gasket?

[@MacRilla]

@@bakerRebuilds I Replaced all the gaskets. I'm wondering if the lifter have to run a while before they get pumped up with oil?

[@bakerRebuilds]

@@MacRilla I'm assuming this is a V8, 5.7l? Unfortunately the lifters don't get oiled well due to Chrysler changing the camshaft position. I just rebuilt a 5.7l and there's a fair amount of ticking noise, all new parts so I don't know that it should be too much of a concern. How did the rollers look when you had them out? Any pitting, seized?

[@MacRilla]

@@bakerRebuilds It's a 3.5l they seemed to be in good condition. I shut if off because I didn't want to damage anything. Someone said maybe I should let it run a little while to see if it clears up. What do you think?

[@bakerRebuilds]

@@MacRilla oh okay, 3.5l oils fine but a somewhat loud ticking seems odd. It's hard to say with out hearing it for myself, what color was the smoke?

[@Welder-zo7ju]

good video but hate music cause don't hear what you're talking.

[@bakerRebuilds]

Thanks! Try turning on closed captions or check out my newer content.

[@caraddictmotorsports]

Is this the same engine as the 2015+ SXT V6?

[@bakerRebuilds]

No, this is a 3.5L. the 2015 is a 2.6L. so it either has a longer stroke or larger diameter cylinders.

[@nategriffin2315]

Sum1 know head bolts torque specs

[@bakerRebuilds]

45 ft-lbs Then 65 ft-lbs 65 again Add an additional 90 degree turn as fourth and final step.

[@danielburdette6648]

Good video except for the frigging music drowning him out.

[@bakerRebuilds]

Thank you!

[@CalnimptewaTerrence]

Whats the torque specs on putting everything back together?"

[@bakerRebuilds]

Hope this is everything you need: Intake manifold bolts: torque to 105 in-lbs Valve cover bolts: torque to 105 in-lbs Cylinder head: torque large bolts to 35 ft-lbs. Then large bolts to 55 twice. Then tighten large bolts additional 90 degrees. The finish with small bolts torqued to 21 ft-lbs Oil pump mounting bolts: 21 ft-lbs Exhaust manifold bolts: torque to 200 in-lbs I'll upload a picture of the torque specs out of the book in my "posts" section for you and anyone who needs it. Hope this helps!

[@CalnimptewaTerrence]

Thank you so much

[@bakerRebuilds]

@CalnimptewaTerrence Certainly, I've uploaded pics straight from the book in my posts under the community tab. Glad I could help. Good luck with the project!

[@CalnimptewaTerrence]

Where's the community tab located at?

[@bakerRebuilds]

@CalnimptewaTerrence If you go to my channel home page, it's under the subscribe button and to the right of home, videos, shorts, live, playlists and then community.

[@tekoyakegler7375]

How long did this actually take

[@bakerRebuilds]

For an experienced mechanic it will take 6-8 hrs to get it apart. For someone who hasn't done much in depth mechanic work probably closer to 10-12 hrs. Take apart, installing new gaskets after cleaning surfaces and piston tops then reassembly probably took me about 18-20 hrs.

[@reddd7949]

does the battery have to be disconnected?

[@bakerRebuilds]

Definitely a good idea just to be on the safe side and not roast anything

[@reddd7949]

one last thing, we would have to take off timing chain?

[@bakerRebuilds]

@@reddd7949 yes, I believe it's a belt. I have a video on setting timing. Hope this helps.

[@ronfess8605]

you need to stop the music i could not hear what you were saying

[@bakerRebuilds]

Read some other comments my guy lmao

[@2001jamiewolf]

Can you please edit out the music? I really need this video to fix my dad's car.

[@bakerRebuilds]

Unfortunately I can't edit the music out but you can turn on subtitles and they should help with the info. Any questions let me know.

[@2001jamiewolf]

i never thought of that. thanks

[@nhearttj6362]

You can't hear it causing the music

[@bakerRebuilds]

Thanks for the comment!!

[@miguelangelcazales3120]

how long did this take you? 🤣 i’m gonna assume a couple of days or just the whole day thing

[@bakerRebuilds]

I don't remember specifically but not more than one day.

[@miguelangelcazales3120]

@@bakerRebuilds i’m having a tick and i’m pretty sure it has something to do with the valves as the rocker arms have already been replaced, if this did take a whole day then is it worth fixing it without having to just replace the motor?

[@bakerRebuilds]

@miguelangelcazales3120 Having the heads redone with new springs, valves, seals and reseating the valves is worth it to me if I can leave the bottom end alone. If you can find a fairly cheap low mileage motor maybe that's worth it to some. Are you sure it's the heads? If I remember right the intake plenum made some ticking noises.

[@miguelangelcazales3120]

@@bakerRebuildsit’s definelty the drivers side valves, passenger side is nice and quiet

[@bakerRebuilds]

@@miguelangelcazales3120 on that I'd recommend doing both sides anyway if you go in and spend that time.

[@mhrose6870]

Its really hard to hear the instructions with this annoying music.

[@bakerRebuilds]

Sorry about that. My newer videos are much better.

[@s.vernon5118]

Can barely hear him over the music.

[@bakerRebuilds]

The editing is better in newer videos

[@gettingtolovemerobinson84]

The music 😢

[@bakerRebuilds]

Learning a new skill is challenging

[@findaustinkennethjaypeace9714]

I couldn't watch this video because the music sorry

[@bakerRebuilds]

That's alright, I may re edit this video

[@dyers1210]

why the music? not only does it suck i cant hear what you are saying

[@bakerRebuilds]

New videos have audio ducking!!

[@brittanykirkley5399]

Music is too loud

[@bakerRebuilds]

In the newer videos I'm better at editing.

[@brittanykirkley5399]

@@bakerRebuilds I can relate when it comes to stuff like that. Story of my life actually 😂😂😂

[@2001jamiewolf]

I can't hear a thing your saying

[@bakerRebuilds]

I wasn't a pro video editor out there gate.

[@bigjohn3928]

Yo,,,Music is Louder than ur voice,,,,and it's Shytty music too....

[@bakerRebuilds]

Please refer to reply on first of 4 current comments.

[@bigjohn3928]

Yeah,I never read prior comments, my apologies. .Wow what a pain in the Arse this project looks like..just for head gaskets,I'm old skewl Chevy small block and Big block guy...this job on that Magnum, makes my 350 head gasket replacement look like child's play..

[@bakerRebuilds]

@@bigjohn3928 no worries man! It is indeed quite the job. I haven't had the pleasure of working on those engines but I've always had a thing for a chevelle. Hopefully one day I could own one.

[@bigjohn3928]

You'd love the 396 0r 454 chevelle... Nice text chatting with you my friend..

[@bakerRebuilds]

@@bigjohn3928your not wrong, I would love to experience a 454! You as well John.

[@davidwylie5355]

Stop the music

[@bakerRebuilds]

Please don't stop the music 🎶

[@Lonewolf_TTV]

Bro next time less music man

[@bakerRebuilds]

Appreciate the feedback. Newer videos are edited much better

[@diznuttz5706]

😕.... NO BODY CARES FOR THE MUSIC BRUH JUST TALK AND TEACH THAT'S IT..😒

[@bakerRebuilds]

Read other comments assuming you can bruh. If you would do different then start your own channel and get off mine.

[@diznuttz5706]

@@bakerRebuilds ... dont get mad at me cause you was playing some b.s are you big mad or little mad...just show ppl how to fix their car and if you are gonna play music don't let it drown you out....you can't get mad at your viewers cause they would rather hear you than your music.....

[@casecracka6770]

GOD YOU RUINED THIS WITH THAT CRAP MUSIC!

[@bakerRebuilds]

Thanks for the engagement!

[@deaneagleson8294]

Get rid of the sucky music

[@bakerRebuilds]

Can't haha