How To Rebuild an Engine for 2010 Dodge Charger 2.7L

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Video Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:44 Open the Hood
00:55 Remove the Air Intake Manifold
01:16 Remove Both Valve Covers
01:58 Remove Crankshaft Pulley ( Harmonic Balancer )
02:28 Remove Idler & Belt Tensioner
02:51 Remove Timing Cover
03:31 Perform Leak Down Test
04:40 Remove Timing Chain Sprockets
05:00 Remove Fuel Line
05:21 Remove Guide Bolts
05:37 Remove Head Bolts
06:06 Remove Heat Shield
07:00 Remove & Inspect the Head
07:46 Remove Valves from the Head
09:19 Clean Surface Area of Head
10:28 Install New Valves
11:42 Clean Surface Area of Engine
11:54 Install Head Gaskets
12:07 Install Driver Side Head
12:27 Tighten the Head Bolts
13:17 Install Air Intake & Fuel Line
13:53 Install New Exhaust Manifold Gasket
14:24 Install Passenger Side Head
14:45 Install Rocker Arms
15:22 *MY CAT Climbs Canopy
15:39 Install Camshafts with 7 Links Apart from Timing Mark Dots
16:56 Install Camshaft Sprockets & Timing Chain
18:13 Install Guides
* 18:54 CRITICAL STEP - Make Sure Timing Marks Are in EXACT LOCATIONS.
19:11 Boom, Release Timing Chain Tensioner
19:23 Manually Rotate Crankshaft Pulley
19:33 Install Timing Cover & Gasket
19:51 Install Camshaft Sensor
20:03 Install Idler & Belt Tensioner
20:13 Install Crankshaft Pulley
20:28 Install Serpentine Belt
21:01 Install Radiator Fan & Coolant Hose
21:13 Install Valve Covers
21:34 Install Electrical Connections for Coils & Fuel Injectors
22:02 Install Air Intake Manifold
22:14 Install Hoses Behind Air Intake Manifold
22:39 Install Air Intake
22:55 Install Camshaft & Temp Sensor Electrical Connections
23:12 Start the vehicle!
23:35 Outro
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And only He can solve your biggest problem!

[@FixiT-Rick]

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[@jeffrice8620]

Bro thanks for the super detailed video. Bout to replace a water pump on the wife’s 300. Much more confident now!!!

[@atlienrac625]

I have this same charger and same color I have a piston ring leak that’s causing it to smoke I’m going to watch this video as many times as I can to full understand everything you did I need to replace the piston rings I hope and pray some day I’m as good as you are that was amazing I wonder how long it took u to learn everything u know you’re awesome 👏

[@FixiT-Rick]

Thank you for your kind words. Has a compression test been performed on your Dodge Charger?

[@diegocortez9935]

Bro where was this video last year when I did my engine on my 300 😂 good to see other people still fixing these 2.7s 😎

[@softspokenscriptures-trarugg]

Woweee!!!! Love this vid!!! That was sooo complex but you made it look easy Rick! Amazing video bud!!! Amazing job!!! Sweeeet ride!!! ❤ Hi Pumpkin! Lol 🎉

[@FixiT-Rick]

Love you Auntie!! See you soon!

[@davegibson3763]

Best video for this task so far,gotta change the head gaskets in my 2.7,God Bless you for taking the time to film a detailed viddie!

[@FixiT-Rick]

Awesome. Be sure to change out the gasket for the thermostat. Those gaskets won't leak while the car is idling, but they will leak coolant under pressure while driving.

[@davegibson3763]

@@FixiT-Rick Roger that, thank you!Ill be pestering you for more detailed info!

[@jimbrittain2993]

great job Ricky . Wise jimmy

[@FixiT-Rick]

Ahhh thank you Wise Jimmy!

[@calvinhowell1343]

Great video gave me a good sense of how to rebuild the engine in my Chrysler 300..

[@FixiT-Rick]

It’s a lot of fun when you start her back up! 🔥

[@calvinhowell1343]

​@@FixiT-RickI appreciate it.

[@user-rs4wg6mp7e]

God bless you 💙😇

[@josealvarez7065]

Great video I’m gonna do timing chain and water pump my buggiest my fear is not being on time any tips

[@FixiT-Rick]

Your timing marks are clearly labeled on the chain and on the camshaft sprockets. As long as the timing marks are in place, everything will be OK. I strongly recommend replacing the chain tensioner that will ensure that nothing falls out of place. Also, do you want to manually rotate everything like I demonstrate in the video. That way you’ll be able to feel smooth rotations.

[@Saul-ps9fu]

Nice job bro i have a dodge charger 3.6 2011 with a seized engine are you in fl?

[@FixiT-Rick]

Nah man, Texas. Just go slow and you'll figure it out!

[@PapaMead]

10:07 wouldn’t the steel brush cause uneven surfaces? I’m new to engine rebuilding 😁

[@FixiT-Rick]

It's possible. If my friends from Dave's Auto want to correct me on this, I'll listen to them talk.

[@HectorMorales]

Hello If I do all that for my 2.7 v6 engine. would that help my enging to run normal. Because when I replaced the water pump I also added new guide rails for the chain, a new timing chain. and a new tentioner. when I did all that, and put the timing chain in the right position. Primed the enging before starting. then I turned the car on. I started to hear a rattling noise coming from the passenger side. It was from the Tentioner. all the stuff I bought was from amazon. should I rebuild the engine like you did on this video ? By replacing all the Valves?

[@FixiT-Rick]

Sounds like the tensioner may need to be pressed in order to create tension on the chain. Always go for the simple approach. I would recommend a compression test to see how much PSI is being created in each cylinder.

[@HectorMorales]

​@FixiT-Rick I pressed on the tentioner then I released it too. Primed it too. Added new oil as well while doing all that

[@kylerchaffin5814]

Like he said, I would keep it simple as you can but if your timing chain got messed up and you had to replace it just like he showed in this video. There’s a good chance your valves could be bent causing that tapping rattling sound. I’m dealing with the same thing right now and I also had my timing chain. Already replaced 3 years ago. If you’re positive that tensioner is working as it should, I would definitely look deeper into the engine rebuild He’s got going here.

[@HectorMorales]

@kylerchaffin5814 okay thanks for the heads-up. I'll open the head and do a compression test.

[@briandavis6398]

I was told I need a new motor cause the timing slipped during an oil change and breaks on the same car model. Would a complete rebuild kit do? Am told the car drives but will only go 35ish but not sure but somebody has asked to buy the car which only had 100,000 miles on it original miles. Which also ironically is a mechanic that wanted to buy another vehicle from my dad, but he wouldn’t sell it to him.

[@FixiT-Rick]

Rebuilding an engine is a great undertaking. What do the codes say when you plug in with a scan tool?

[@vine6005]

What about a water pump? Should it be replaced during similar mileage?

[@FixiT-Rick]

Great question. If you have access to the water pump inside these engines, it would be worth replacing the water pump.

[@vine6005]

@@FixiT-Rick unfortunately i don't have access, my car has 90k mileage, i don't know what to do

[@sixmillion142]

How many bolts are in the exhaust manifold?

[@FixiT-Rick]

7 bolts

[@mrbojangles155]

@@FixiT-Rick with the manifold you mentioned leaving it on the vehicle.. how would you do that ? just disconnect it from under the car im kind of confused and stuck at this point.. I have everything taken apart im just not sure about how to deal with the manifold

[@MrSaippua5]

You didn't lap the valves, did you?

[@fucJoeBiden]

I was thinking the same thing

[@MrSaippua5]

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[@dynamic_4064]

The 2.7L oof. Unfortunately it’s probably not gonna last much longer even with a rebuild. Sludge machine.