How to change timing belt & water pump Dodge 4 Litre VW Routan Grand Caravan also Dodge 3.5 (EP 200)

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

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[@carlosserrano8425]

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[@jcmurr2669]

Wow I almost gave up on doing this myself until I found this video. He is so good at explaining. Plus he is not arrogant in anyway. Thank you so much for this.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Thanks so much J. I was putting this off for a long time as well, but once I got myself going, it was fine! Plus once you start, you have no choice but to finish it! All the best my friend!

[@allylove4523]

Thank you for doing a full video so many of guys do have so fast you can't understand any thing You saved us so much money Thanks

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

No problem. I know many of my videos are a bit long. I am trying to shorten the a bit. I hate to skip something important. I have many more videos on this van that might help you! Thanks for watching, Ally.

[@johnarredondo8613]

thank you very much uncle mark... i live in quebec canada and i saved between 500 hundred in a joe blow garage,... and 1300 dollars work labor if the dealers doing that job.... i took my time and i bougt what i need for reparation i spend around 22 heures but i do it well ......god bless you and thanks very much again .....sorry for my inglis

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Je t'en prie, John, from your Canadian uncle here in Manitoba!

[@RED-pi5ej]

You did a good job buster your dad is proud of you 👍

[@pltoews]

Well. Job well done because of this video Uncle Mark!! You saved my life(wife’s van) AND my sanity(due to the superb video tutorial)!!!! Took me approximately 5hrs. After I got the puller tool from Amazon. Hahaha. Thank you so much and for anyone who reads this or uses Uncle Marks videos please tip him as we can ALL use new tools!! Thank again pal.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Sweet!

[@queenstownkid]

WAY OUT OF MY SKILL LEVEL ...GREAT VIDEO FOR SOMEONE THAT WANTS TO DO THIS

[@diazmjorge]

I just fixed my 2009 Volkswagen Routan, thanks Unclemarks,

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

That is a pretty big job, Jorge. Glad it went well!

[@mikebodmer5271]

Your little cardboard trick was a life saver!!!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

I was wondering how to keep the belt up, and this was all I could think of. It worked great!

[@anvilsvs]

Just doing the second 100K service on my 09 T&C. Forgot pointer is on the back of the crank sprocket and was tearing my hair out trying to get the marks on the front of the sprocket to line up with cams. That's what the paper shop manual shows. I must have used the CD manual last time I did this. I'm not figuring to do this again. I'm 77 and probably won't drive it to 300K. BTW, I also do all coolant hoses and thermostat at 100K. Much easier in shop that on side of interstate. The lower radiator hose is a booger to get to the clamp behind the A/C compressor. Take bolts and nuts out of compressor and move it aside. It's possible to use straight hose on the rear unit instead of the unobtainable molded hoses. Apparently our problem might have been that we didn't take a Tim Horton's coffee break. The commute to the nearest one from Athens GA is fierce. All the torque specs are in the factory shop manual.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Very good idea. I probably should have as well. Thermostat is something also always do and new coolant while it’s all apart and out!

[@OnlineMechanicTips]

Whoa, this was a great video Unc. I love your camera angles also..I have a 3,5 in a charger im about to do 2morro, same set up..Needed this refresher

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Thanks! I never did one like this before, but hope this saves you a bit of time. I would thing with the rad out, the Charger should be a little easier to do. More access! Love your channel too! Stumbled across you a couple months ago! I appreciate all you techs and the crazy stuff you go through every day. I like this as a hobby working on my own personal projects, but I am glad I didn't end up doing it as a living. At 57, I don't think my body could keep up the pace until retirement! All the best JT!

[@pltoews]

Timing belt and water pump done.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Glad it went well. Seems over whelming at first, but as you found out, it can be done! You can be proud of doing this, and you saved a whole bunch of cash as well!

[@pltoews]

Thank you so much for this video Uncle Mark!! Wish me luck. Doing this on our 2009 Town and Country 4.0 tomorrow. Arrrrgh. Striped down but waiting for the puller from Amazon. Just like the one in the video!!! Thanks again. I’ll be playing and pausing a lot tomorrow.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Yep. Hope all the best for you. Ours is still running strong since this video was recorded a few years back. Keep us informed.

[@aleksgarcia470]

Thank you for this video. Had never done the 4.0 before and this walkthrough helped a lot.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Your welcome Aleks. I have other Grand Caravan and Ram truck videos I have done on the channel & always adding to it.

[@marcbrazzers]

I noticed you didn't show how you removed the power steering pump, but showed how to put it back on (sorta). Does this need to come off or can you do it without removing this? Thanks

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

I can NOT remember. I tried quickly reviewing the video which I did over 2 years ago. I know the tensioner has to go. The power steering pump only needs to be moved if it is blocking bolts to the timing cover. Let me know how it goes and what you find about the pump.

[@geminiadventures8028]

Great video! VERY helpful

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Thanks Gemini Adventures! This should be good now for a long time!

[@henryssoundcorner1222]

my teacher thank you for everything 😃

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Hope it goes or went well! Let us know how it goes!

[@CHEAPROLLIN]

Hey Uncle Mark I don't even have the 4.0 3.5 engine mine is a 3.8 and I still found this video useful shout-out

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Great to hear, CHEAP ROLLIN. Many of the engines are put together in a similar fashion.

[@anvilsvs]

3.8 has no resemblance to the 3.5-4.0. Yes, I have both. 3.3/3.8 are pushrod engines with timing chain.

[@CHEAPROLLIN]

@@unclemarksdiyauto thank you sir

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@anvilsvs 4.0 L is in a league of its own.

[@dubusceac]

Thank you very much for the video I used a harbor freight 3 jaw Puller 4 inch and did just fine

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Nice! Glad it came off easy! My wife will probably have this van for many more years, although she is talking a new Pacifica, but I just don't see how that makes any sense to spend that kind of cash.

[@Gerald-sc8yy]

Great Job !!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Thanks Gerald. I hope it made sense. I probably could have shortened the video a bit more. I learn something about making videos each time I produce one.

[@rafaelcastillo7996]

GREAT VIDEO, thank you for taking the time to make it and save us our time...!! I know it helped me a lot.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Your are so welcome, Rafael. It is hard to get a camera in most of those spots, but I try! I am so glad I did this before it was too late. A replacement engine and the labour is just too much money to spend on these older vans.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Your are so welcome, Rafael. It is hard to get a camera in most of those spots, but I try! I am so glad I did this before it was too late. A replacement engine and the labour is just too much money to spend on these older vans.

[@sanchezvh]

Hi uncle m. Quick question i replaced the harmonic balancer but now the van wont start the motor turns. I think i tight the screw too much from the balancer can that be the problem? Thanks

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

What year and what engine? Some engines measure crank revolutions at the harmonic balancer. Some at the flywheel.

[@green1328]

Thanks uncle this video helped me out a lot

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

That is great to hear, Green 13. Our van is running fine and I am not worrying that the belt is so old that it could break. Our van should be good now for many years now! Keep in touch & let me know of any other project you end up working on.

[@edsaloru1]

Hello UncleMark, I did the job myself but when starting the engine it did start and I run the van a few miles, but it sounds a little out of time synchronization. How can I stnchronize it back? My guess is to repeat the process of 1. aligning the marks to find which one is off, take the belt out , move the Gear or Gears to align to the marks and then out back the belt. Is that right?

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Unfortunately that is probably the only way! A real good scan tool and a tech that could ready it could tell if it’s out or not. Those guys are hard to fine though.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Keep us posted as to what you find out. Is there anyone you know that could give you a second opinion before you dismantle the front covers?

[@SofiaFigueroa-gn3qh]

10:10 is there a problem if that harmonic pulley is turned before/while unscrewing the Bolt? I am asking because I used a ratchet and turned it about 1 full round before I could finally unscrew the Bolt By wedging a bar between the pulley and the ground.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

I don’t think so. Later on, the engine is rotated to line up the timing before dissasembly.

[@edsaloru1]

Uff thanks

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@edsaloru1 Your welcome!

[@victorcastroz826]

Aim like tanks for the video

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

No problem. At the very least, a person can see if this is doable, or something beyond their capabilities! Thanks for watching.

[@singh-zq9mh]

Hello . My timing belt is on on crank pulley down and one on the right just like you did... But the back one I can't get it to have marks aligned as one on old belt. It's one tooth forward.. like you had on right pulley on video.. just afraid if I move cam shaft will it move other cam. Any suggestions please.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Probably going to have to move the cam. Just double check everything before you start it.

[@singh-zq9mh]

@@unclemarksdiyauto I am gonna try to do it today... I hope it goes well...

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@singh-zq9mh If you had the new belt marked right, you can move the one cam back and forth to line it up. The make sure the other cam & crank also are still lined up. I wish you the best.

[@singh-zq9mh]

@@unclemarksdiyauto I was busy all these days .. just finished timing belt yesterday.. it was 1 sprocket behind .. but when I release the tensioner it everything got aligned all cam marks and crank marks were aligned perfect. I thank you a lot for helping me out. You are great.. have a great day

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@singh-zq9mh I don’t think I was much help, but glad you got it together! Keep in touch! Subscribers can always send me a email at address in my about section of the channel

[@kentseiple9406]

Is there a way to check the timing belt? My hyundai had a little cover you could peek at it. Im at 150k, No history on vehicle and I just have no idea if it was done at 100k?????

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

I personally do not know. (I don't think so) You are talking a the 4.0 Litre? Kent, send me a email & I will talk to my Dodge Tech buddy and email you back what I find.

[@reubenburnside390]

Do you think it would be easier to put the belt on the cams first then fiddle with the crank last where there is more clearance? Asking because I am about to start this on my 2009 VW Routan (Grand Caravan)

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Good question! I am not sure there is more clearance at the bottom, but I might be wrong. I guess after you mark the new belt, you can try it that way & if if looks like it is not working the way you figured, do it from the top. Let us know if it worked your way. All the vehicles I have done I always do the way I have did this one. Shoot me an email Reuben with your findings!

[@reubenburnside390]

@@unclemarksdiyauto Okay sounds good, maybe clearance was a poor choice in words! Appears to be more room for eyes and hands on the crank! I will let you know. Also looks like most harmonic pullers to rent also have an installation stud and nut.

[@Roadwolf612]

is the harmonic balancer keyed? how do you ensure it goes on the correct way, so it balances?

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

No it is not keyed. I thought it was, but that was another vehicle. It has been a while, so memory is foggy. I just looked at some replacement harmonic balancers on line, & they are not.

[@Roadwolf612]

@@unclemarksdiyauto Thanks! Am planning on undertaking this tomorrow. I saw some kits for the timing belt replacement included a rubber circular seal for the crankshaft. It doesn't seem like you encountered such a seal, so I am hoping that it isn't needed for this extent of the operation.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@Roadwolf612 off hand, I don’t remember replacing the crank seal. This video is about 350 videos ago. It is a good idea to replace it and it should be included in the kit. (If it was included, I should have replaced it.)

[@Roadwolf612]

@@unclemarksdiyauto For clarification, I do not see any sort of key. Luckily I did mark it but there was no physical key.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@Roadwolf612 I guess there is no key. Sorry. I did not mark its position. No issues. These just absorb vibrations, but don’t work like a balanced tire.

[@pltoews]

Thanks!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Thank you so much! Your donation will help the channel and some more tool purchases!

[@trish6618]

Good video but an awful lot of ads.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

I will check into it. Aprox how many ads do you think were showed?

[@dannypalmer7701]

I would just keep the timing marks aligned only.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

That works but if your belt is out a cog, your up a creek. I have done them both ways. (It really is a comfort thing I guess)

[@joannv7486]

Do you have the teeth count on the belt for the marks?

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

No I don't. Did your belt break while driving, JoAnn? If so, very big chances are the engine is no good.

[@joannv7486]

It's still good just the lifters were damaged and the cams and crank were knocked off timing. Everytime I tighten the tensioner, at least one sprocket turns out of timing. I put clamps on the cam sprockets and they still turn about one tooth. I literally took several screenshots of this video around 36:00 and 37:19 and several others. Trying to get the tooth count. I think they are moving because of slack or tightness in the belt. Thank you for responding though ❤

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@joannv7486 Your not rotating the engine after the belt is on? Because the tooth count changes on the belt. Also, as you install the belt the lifter pressure on the cams may cause the sprockets to move a bit, so you have to hold that cam from moving until belt is on. Once all timed, the belt tensioner once activated will hold in all in place. As for the damaged caused by belt breaking while running, valves can be bent etc.

[@jovanyduarte6508]

How tight does it have to be??

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

How tight does what exact part have to be? They all different. Which part?

[@mcmillan1963]

I don't believe the 3.5 and 4.0 V6 are interference engines. Has anyone seen damage from losing a belt while cruising?

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

The 1993-97 3.5L is non interference. The 1998-2010 3.5L and the 2007 to 2011 4.0L engines are interference designs.

[@mcmillan1963]

Thanks for the reply 👍

[@stephenr1999]

09 routan 4.0 is an interference. in fact im here because book says to loosen rockers before servicing. huh? never seen that before.

[@bikerrealengo]

Ecxellent video...Im doit right now the same job on a 3.5 engine ..the timing belt make me crazy the marks go one teeth out every time I try.. But thanks to you now I now tbe card board trick 😀....try tomorrow again 👍

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Wish you well Fran!

[@bikerrealengo]

👍 like and sunscribed

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Thanks Fran. i hope you find other good videos of mine. I am always tinkering with something.

[@littlejefe494]

Is this engine an interference engine?

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Yes this is a interference engine, Mrs.Man. That is one of the reasons I wanted to get this done, since the van is aging faster that gaining mileage. That belt is 13 years old now!

[@littlejefe494]

@@unclemarksdiyauto I guess that's bad news for me, my timing belt broke

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@littlejefe494 oh no! We’re you driving when it happened, or was it just idling?

[@littlejefe494]

@@unclemarksdiyauto it was on the freeway, had to tow it back home

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@littlejefe494 Yep, you know what I am going to say next, and it is not good news. Can I ask how many miles are on it and what year?

[@clinton5878]

GOOD JOB!!!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@clinton5878 older video. Sorry it was a little bit longer than it could have been.

[@jwaynediaz]

Great job!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Thanks Juan. It has been running fine. It should be good now for a long time with out fear of the belt breaking, or the water pump failing.