Dodge 5.9L timing chain & Water Pump Replacement | timing cover replace sprockets & seal install

[@danieltimbrook4679]

I have never commented, liked, or subscribed to anything ever. Not even sure I am doing it right. But me and my 15 year old son used the hell out of this video. I bet i watched the video 100 times during the process of the repair and everything went well. Never would have got it done without your video. Much appreciated. I couldn't in good conscience not comment after using it as a crutch to save $1000 by having someone do it.

[@FerKurl]

I’m honored kind sir

[@garybennett5207]

Thank you very much for posting this video. I like the way you were to the point about everything and not a lot of jabbering on about nonsense like so many others. Thank you very much for posting this video

[@stevendoyle6982]

You should unsubscribe he didn’t show us anything you can get a book from AutoZone and show you more😂

[@dustinlambert8960]

Great video. Currently changing a timing chain/gears/balancer on a 2001 5.9L Dodge. It’s nice to see a straight shooter with no hype get the job done like you did. Greatly appreciated.

[@FerKurl]

Dustin Lambert heck yea man. Appreciated 👍

[@guitodulcio6134]

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[@steveshortt90]

Thanks for the video mate! I can appreciate how difficult the job was one handed just to be able to make us a video. Cheers 🇦🇺

[@FerKurl]

Thx mate!!!! Comments like this keep me goin!!!

[@guystritzinger7042]

Great job FerKurl. I am restoring an '85 Ram D350. I am 71 years old. & Couldn't do it with out your help. Thank you SOOO Much.

[@FerKurl]

Guy Stritzinger glad I could help! Thank you for watching!!!!

[@donaldpowers3314]

Say hi. I've been watching a few of these videos on this subject. Being a Mopar guy since my teens. I've noticed that it seems the crank seal can be removed from the cover with out removing the cover from the engine, did they change the design in 2000. My I'd leaking oil, haven't decided to do the timing chain and all. Have you thought of the adjustable advance or retardable versions. On gives more torque at lower the other gives more power at the upper rpm. Since we don't race. I'm thinking for more down low. But mind you mine is a 2000 reg cab Dakota RT. I've got the performance computer from Mopar, a 2300 Mopar stall. Over the counter stuff. It's fun down low. Gets up and goes. Factory 3:90 gears. At 73 I'm thinking of putting all my performance parts together . And enjoy it while I still can. Since I don't travel much anymore. But when nobody is around tapping it is fun. I've got a freshened 408, M1 intake 2 or 4 bbl, various throttle bodies Hughes etc. Thanks you for you informative video.

[@edwardwilliams4671]

Awesome video. I have the same problem on my 1995 dodge ram 1500 with 5.2 liter engine. I thought it was water pump but noticed when I removed the water pump I noticed water running from the upper left side of my block where timing chain cover is. Your video is so simple and very on point yet did in a timeless fashion, with all information that is needed to do the job. This was about the best video I have seen that was so on point and camera was very clear on every place you were working on. Thanks.. it really helped me

[@jacobdaniel9092]

This has to be the BEST explained video I have ever seen!! Good job!!!

[@oldirondemolitionderbyvideos]

I like how you threaded the crank bolt out a little ways and used the puller with it. Much easier than looking for a socket to put in the crank hole, so you don't damage the threads. Great video!

[@kittyfanatic1980]

For future reference you can remove the alt and ac compressor bracket off with the alt still attached as a shortcut. Nice thorough instructable. Thanks for sharing😁

[@FerKurl]

true dat

[@kennethsonier1766]

Normally I'm working on Chevys and GMC trucks but I have a 97 Dodge with a 5.9 to take care of and I thought I would see what it entails. Evidently there's a lot more going on so I'm glad I watched this. Thanks for sharing your experience with us it came in very handy 👍☮️🇺🇲

[@FerKurl]

Thx for watching! 👍

[@kravenmoorhead5634]

Just want to thank you for the video, it helped immensely on the proper procedure for teardown.

[@jody7865]

Great video. Helped me a ton! Started taking mine apart Friday evening and finished taking apart, getting parts, and prepping for installation tomorrow.

[@grossmeister1181]

You made it look super easy, I am currently thinking of buying a RAM with the 5.9, was afraid of stuff like that braking, but the timing chain and stuff looks super easy to replace, nice!

[@alexadams9644]

I will be using your video as reference as i change my water pump, timing chain, and balancer. Thank you.

[@hotline214]

Easy to follow. Goes into more detail when necessary. Nice job.

[@marcsmith3748]

Im a mechanic and it helped me. Thanks.

[@Dogmatt-445]

Excellent thorough illustration, thank you.

[@energymd]

Great video,thanks I will use your video to do this job on my 2002 5.9L Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck .

[@IDYLBERRY]

I typed in the search, 1999 dodge ram 1500 5.2L Timing Cover removal, and your video came up 11th. Doesn't appear to be any difference in motors. You helped me on all points. Good how to video, thanks.

[@FerKurl]

Awesome! There’s practically no difference. Thanks for the view and comment!

[@IDYLBERRY]

@@FerKurl I'm doing it on my van just so it's that extra fun. I thought it was just the water pump leaking and there were 2 pinhole leaks in the radiator. I couldn't keep enough water in the system to pressure test and could never see where the leak originated. Replaced everything, belt, hoses, thermostat and housing. Put near a gallon of antifreeze in then heard a gurgle and watched the coolant run down the driveway. I must be getting old letting a MOPAR sneak up on me. What brand name is the blue gaskets you used?

[@FerKurl]

IDYLBERRY Fel-Pro makes that gasket

[@IDYLBERRY]

@@FerKurl Thanks friend! Going to parts houses today that carry FelPro which has been my preferred gaskets for decades. Stay healthy.

[@FerKurl]

IDYLBERRY 👍

[@payloadperformance9706]

Great video, I’m doing this whole replacement this week,! Thanks for the step by step

[@FerKurl]

Thx for watching dude!

[@terryjohnson2659]

My Phone M

[@thefishingginger4596]

Thanks for the video brother! Learn something everyday

[@takodakrogh6448]

This helped a lot. Mine just went and was leaking out of the same spot

[@FerKurl]

Thx for watching ma dude!

[@drearaujoa6]

Strange mine was leaking at the same spot as well.

[@A_DIY_VAN_GUY]

​@@drearaujoa6was it leaking oil

[@chiprenner3800]

Very good your video helped me do my timing chain

[@FerKurl]

Thanks for hanging out with us buddy 😎

[@shaemcparland6456]

Awesome, thanks for this! Very helpful for our 2001 with the same engine

[@Trials-and-Tribulations]

I have 2002 dakota 3.9v6 basically same engine minus two cylinders. Few difference coolant reservoir

[@waggitnshaggit6592]

Nice to watch a vid of real life not some pretty engine on a stand that’s all apart!

[@stevenlinford4312]

Fantastic video sir! Thank you

[@johnhollenbaugh8295]

Thanks for good explanation.

[@FerKurl]

Np bruh

[@richo2895]

Thanks... my 01 has almost 200,0000 Thinking it's about time.

[@johngabriele6532]

Helped me a lot thanks man

[@sickduck66]

Good video but just a tip. If you remove that big bolt out of the center of the hermonic balancer, pull the washer's off and then put the bolt back on the monic balance or will slide over the bolt

[@edgardiaz5515]

Hello friend, what torque did you use to tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt?

[@viper26ja79]

I have replaced my timing cover gasket twice now the first time around it held for about a month with a rubber gasket and RTV because this is the first rubber gasket I'd ever seen on a car I threw RTV on it as a matter of habit and I think that may have caused the leak and the timing cover itself to get micro cracks in it and start to leak currently I am trying to redo the timing cover because when I ordered a new timing cover I got a crappy gasket and it didn't seal and I used RTV on it. So I'm going to try to get another rubber gasket and not use RTV on it and see if it seals this time. I never got to see whether your video actually worked out when it came to the timing cover I assume it did. So this time around I'm going to try your method plus it's been recommended that I replace the bolts because I've had to pull them so many times they may be stretched this is on a 5.2 98 Durango.

[@SVMSICE]

Your video helped me, thanks bro!!!

[@williamfrost7712]

Great video man helped me out a lot

[@christophercraig1022]

Do you have a link for that exact timing cover gasket?

[@4leafmetal]

Is this the same process on a 3.9 as well?

[@stevewalker412]

Hi were did you get a rubber timin gaskett?

[@lukebray2192]

How do the 3 stud bolts go back in? Short side in or out?

[@jeffrey.lebowski]

Can the crank seal be pulled out of the timing cover while it’s still on the engine?

[@FerKurl]

Jeffrey Lebowski yes. I have a video on doing that in my playlist

[@stevennagel9264]

My 5.9L on my Durango runs rough, but then smooths out every 20 miles or so. I don’t know if it’s the timing chain though. 222k miles. Spark plugs look fine. I’m don’t really want to dig into the timing chain if I don’t have to. Any suggestions on diagnosing this?

[@FerKurl]

Check compression, fuel pressure n spark first

[@dakotatatum4172]

Will this video also work for an 2004 5.9

[@Acejunior7]

Year later but - say yer chain "jumped a tooth" or they do not align whadoya do then? Rotate the cam clockwise around once, or rotate the crank around twice till they are lined up? Working with a Haynes manual here.

[@FerKurl]

So let’s get some info here, the chain is still wrapped around the sprockets and is fairly tight?

[@Acejunior7]

@@FerKurl I have not opened the engine yet but I'm preparing to. I believe that it has all the characteristics of a jump chain. It has over 200k on this timing chain. I do not believe it is broken.

[@FerKurl]

Most likely the chain just has a ton of slack.

[@FerKurl]

So you will spin the crank sprocket til it’s straight up, if the cam mark is on the upper half give the crank another rotation clockwise and point straight up. That should get the cam close. Remove chain and sprockets.

[@mightyjoebean]

Hey can someone please tell me where to get a rubber timing cover gasket shown at 19:39? I've looked all over the internet..

[@jordanmetcalf9496]

Op said he got them from Felpro I think

[@5oh.ghoull]

Buddy of mine said I'll need zinc oil (break in oil) when installing a new timing chain/sprockets. Is that true? Or will I be fine with normal oil? Thanks for the video ;)

[@FerKurl]

youll be fine with regular oil buddy

[@paliuniskis1]

Nice job thanks!

[@robertaguilera510]

What is that second gasket that looks similar to the water pump gasket ? I didn't realize my kit came with that one until i found it sitting

[@FerKurl]

not sure what youre tacoing about, can you specify? also some kits come with extra gaskets to fit a wide range of models

[@JackSquat54]

The pulley bolt is 31mm and it is a bear to get off. I am trying to use a big screwdriver against the cross member underneath, to keep the pulley from turning and a breaker bar on the 30 mm socket but the screwdriver keeps slipping.

[@FerKurl]

Lock the flex plate or use air impact

[@d_dizzie_druck5753]

Discovered this leak in my 98 Dakota, have the water pump, have the timing gasket. Now iam thinking maybe i should do the sprockets, & timing chain too now?🤔

[@FerKurl]

its def a good idea!

[@d_dizzie_druck5753]

This also appears to be a fairly common issue on these engines. unfornatly this is way beyond my mecanical skill set, & i don't think i have all the correct tools to perform this task myself.

[@FerKurl]

drats

[@Driverdoesitall269]

What was the torque spec for cam sprocket?

[@shaunandeva32]

Mine has a metal gasket,so no permatex needs to be added?

[@FerKurl]

Metal/rubber? Then no

[@Chesticus]

If the timing chain gears have key ways, and you cannot put them on wrong, do you still have to line up the dots on the gears straight up and down? Or can you just put on the gears in the position they came off in?

[@Chesticus]

Great video by the way.

[@FerKurl]

Line em up homie!

[@Chesticus]

@@FerKurl Yepper. Thanks

[@malcolmveganlifewoods1399]

It's called a water pump inlet tube & suspected that my dodge ram van has the same problem ( timing cover water leak).

[@krystalstockam359]

Hey what year is your van I have an 85 b350 1 ton and need to replace the pump and timing gaskets

[@malcolmveganlifewoods1399]

@@krystalstockam359 I have a 1994 dodge ram B250.

[@timrob_showtell1771]

How much a job like this, I think I'm need this done to mines ive been smelling cooling & I got under there to look for a link & seen wet spots on both sides up top of the trimming cover

[@FerKurl]

It’s common leak spot for em. Depends on how much your local mechanic charges. I can give you labor time when I’m in front of my work computer if you want

[@timrob_showtell1771]

@@FerKurl that'll be great, I told them that's what I think it is from ur video & others videos I watched it leads up to that being the problem

[@FallenSports]

Question followed all the same steps in the video but when installing the chain does the off colored mark need to be in a specific place

[@FerKurl]

Dakota Green nope! Doesn’t matter where it is on this one

[@jjconstruction6832]

good after noon where are you guys locate i have the same vehicle and same problem

[@FerKurl]

Southern Michigan

[@thekruelflamingosmusic5584]

Now gotta do mine

[@erickessler6709]

Does it not have a tensioner? I have to do the same thing but I want to know if I need a tensioner or not

[@FerKurl]

No tensioner

[@erickessler6709]

@@FerKurl thanks! Great video too

[@allancuarenta1404]

Did you have some slack in the chain? I’m doing one right now and the driver side part of the chain has some slack and passenger side is pretty tight.

[@FerKurl]

Yea this had plenty of slack. Chains will stretch over time. Always replace

[@allancuarenta1404]

Im sorry I should of specified as in the new chain!

[@shanewinters1391]

Can you just note where the timing Marks are and not have to bump the motor to where they line up and just put the new set where the old one was??? Or is it best to bump the motor to where they line up

[@FerKurl]

You can turn the motor over by hand to line em up, it’s not a big deal. Good luck!

[@TheChicagOP]

do you have to worry about getting coolant in your oil pan?

[@FerKurl]

ChrisCG try not let the coolant run in the pan. Drain the coolant well. I always do a good oil change afterwards

[@TheChicagOP]

@@FerKurl damn I just did my oil pan and rear main, biggest pain in the ass I should've done this at the same time. Guess I'll wait for my next oil change to do this, hopefully it doesn't get too much worse

[@FerKurl]

ChrisCG always recommended to do the oil pan gasket when doing the timing cover but if you’re careful with the oil pan gasket you should be fine.

[@howlinbeagle]

Excellent video!!

[@junebugg420x2]

Did it work without changing the oil pan gasket???

[@93307jackpot]

Man just doing one today and boy did someone do the timing all wrong camshaft pointing at 12 o clock and crank at the right position at tdc poor customer

[@angiebennetto957]

I found the same situation on my 74 360, do you rotate the cam to six o clock? Or just put the new one on at six o clock?

[@JackSquat54]

@@angiebennetto957 It's a little late but cam mark should be at 6 o'clock, crank mark at 12 o'clock.

[@jasondollar2436]

yes it helped

[@BoomersVideoBlogs]

If you named this dodge 5.9l timing chain it might get more hits(just putting in the order people search for)

[@FerKurl]

Boomtown thanks for the tip!

[@tomseconds1733]

So cool

[@condob18]

Like the car

[@fabianlucas6201]

Is it a 2gn?

[@FerKurl]

Huh?

[@fabianlucas6201]

Second generation ram

[@FerKurl]

@@fabianlucas6201 that’s a 2002. 2002-2008 is 3rd gen

[@FerKurl]

Well I guess some 2nd gens were 2002. If my memory is correct then 3rd gen

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

the 1st year 2002 the 1500 was new body 3rd gen and the 2500 and 3500 was still 2nd gen

[@MrRewdtv]

You are aware that the entire bracket for the a/c pump, alt and idler pully comes off as an assembly with 6 bolts, i hope.....

[@FerKurl]

Andrew Knight yes I’m aware. Most people don’t have the ac tools I have and disconnecting the ac lines would involve a recharge. So do it this way and it’s just easier for your average do it yourselfers. It only takes literally a few extra mins. Like literally bud. Super easy either way. 👍👍👍

[@kenf2662]

Use two hands

[@stevendoyle6982]

You’re not supposed to use that one by the way you’re supposed to use the one with the three that screw in the holes. Or you can bend it Thanks for your help dude. for fucking nothing just like the rest of these KZbinrs all they show is after they stop the video, unpause it and break the bolts then I’ll show you they’re not showing you nothing all they want is views that’s all that matters

[@iPLAY4FUN]

+1

[@2648498]

Why would you put that piece of shit plastic coated timing gear on? Should have used a metal timing gear

[@FerKurl]

What are you talking about bruh 😂

[@2648498]

@@FerKurl those new timing gears are plastic coated.

[@nickmartin3116]

Great video really just helped me out a lot

[@FerKurl]

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