Remove & Replace Lifters & Rockers on a 4.7 & 3.7 Jeep Dodge Chrysler & Mitsubishi

The easy way to replace lifters (lash adjusters) and rocker arms (fulcrum) on a 4.7 and 3.7 liter. Always soak lifters (lash adjusters) in motor oil before installing. This will work for all models. If you need help in showing you how to remove and replace the valve covers check out this video • How to Install 4.7HO C...
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[@richardsmalley122]

You made the rocker arm and lifter look very simple to remove and reinstall. Sometimes I like to work on my own vehicle, dealerships rates are outrageous. Thanks

[@martinbuilt]

yeah, they are easy to replace, the hard part is getting the valve covers off with all the wiring and hoses that are in the way.

[@daneboyer2164]

Always change your oil on time with full synthetic and try not to constantly romp on the accelerator and you're golden. I have an 03 Durango with the 4.7 and it has been a very reliable engine. 171,000 miles. I've had it for 4 years and the only things I've had to replace were the radiator and the alternator. Now the front end is another story, but that's a just Dodge thing 😂

[@tylergenke7252]

I just got done doing my lifter on a 2002 dodge ram 1500 4.7 i removed air intake, wire harnesses, radiator hose, disconnected the battery, removed master cylinder from brake drum,and removed brake drum in preparation for this project. Everything went well except the parts store sent a wrong part in place of one of the lifters. i had to go back to the store get the right one and soak in oil for another 12 hours(i cheated and soaked for 8 so i could have it done that day). I used his advice through the whole project and it went well. 2 thumbs up!!! thank for taking your time spent making this video.

[@bryanthompson4323]

Thanks Martin for posting this video. My 01 WJ 4.7 had a valve seat come loose about a month ago and I took the heads off and had the machine shop replace all the valve seats. They had a way to install them so that they won't come off again. Well I put the engine back together and it ran great for a few days. Then this morning I went to start it and it made a loud tapping sound followed by an engine miss and a p0303 engine miss code. I had a hunch that a rocker came off and pulled the driver's side valve cover off and there it was. The exhaust rocker fell off. Bought a new lifter for about $13 and popped in like you did and it runs great again. The previous owner wasn't too good about doing regular oil changes and so there was a fair amount of sludge in the engine. I dropped the oil pan and clean the pick up tube and screen as well to be safe. So far so good. Thanks again! Very helpful video.

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad everything worked out for you. You may want to try some Rislone engine treatment to clean out that sludge.

[@HowardJrFord]

I remember reading someplace awhile back that another problem with these engines is carbon on the valve stems. Supposedly if enough carbon builds on the valve and causes it to stick for even like a fraction of a second, the rocker arm will fall out .

[@colerichardson8017]

We bought a 04 Durango with the 4.7, I have the 4.7 in my 04 Ram as well. My Ram runs like a dream, has slight noise on startup but goes away within seconds. It has 201k on it, I got it with 165k. Previously it was a state owned vehicle so had regular maintenance. The Durango on the other hand has about 155k, has significant noise that does not go away. I know these motors are notorious for valvetrain noise due to the valve adjusters getting plugged with crap, but didn’t know how hard it would be to repair. After watching this video I am confident that I can get the job done myself. Thanks for the video, to the point and not a lot of irrelevant talking.

[@ambergray9774]

thank you for your video i just replaced the lifters in my 2002 jeep liberty 3.7l i used a 10 mm wrench , bent the end and grinded on it to make it thinner, it popped the rocker right out just like you showed. and used a small pry bar and a flat screw driver to pop the rocker back in. thank you very much for sharing your knoledge.

[@williambrown2199]

I’m doing this right now on my long weekend . I underestimated getting driver side valve cover off .. it’s a pain in the rear end . But anyways I just wanted to say thank your all the videos that you do . I watched your timing chain video an handful of times before I did mine on my dodge .

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad you find the content helpful. Thank you for watching.

[@somanynamesilltrythis0180]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video and explain everything in detail, I'll be replacing my lifters next weekend and it's nice to know it won't be a 3 day event.

[@martinbuilt]

You're welcome, the hard part is getting the valve covers off due to all the hoses and wiring harness that run over top of the covers. Once you got them off I think it's pretty easy to change out the lifters

[@somanynamesilltrythis0180]

@@martinbuilt ok that's good to know. I'm hoping replacing the lifters will rid the light color smoke during start up and the engine tick. It goes away after a few minutes but it's definitely bugging me

[@martinbuilt]

@@somanynamesilltrythis0180 you didn't mention the light colored smoke on Startup that sounds more like valve guide seals. Now the tick noise your hearing is the lifters. I just recently did a video where I install the 08 camshafts new valve springs, retainers and valve guide seals you may want to check that out.

[@montieltoys9150]

Number is gasquet

[@timothyshannon6750]

Say Bruh, thank you very much. I thought that I was going to have to, pass out, wake up, and still have to deal with this problem. But then I see you. Smooth, direct, straight to the point. Now I got it. Again, THANKS BRUH. Much Love For You

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful. Thank you for watching.

[@grabitz]

With that motor, the oil journals where the oil comes from to the lifter gets plugged not getting enough oil to the lifter. It's not usually the lifter. Take lifter out. Crank over the motor to blow out the oil journals that are plugged. You will know when the oil squirts and hits the hood so best put a rag over it. Only takes a crank or two to unplug them. Replace the lifter or use a new one. Works every time. It took me 4 times taking mine apart to figure it out with new lifters.

[@fosholyfe6115]

I'm sending my kids dad a screenshot of your reply... Smdh poor dude... They getting him for a whole motor 😩😂 I'm in another state or I'd prove a whole point 😂🥰

[@machetesulaco]

How do I krank over the motor? If it's all taken apart?

[@grabitz]

@@machetesulaco Why would you take it "all " apart? Just take off the valve covers and pull the lifter out that isn't working. You don't want to start it until you get it back together

[@WendysAnime]

@@machetesulaco turn harmonic balancer using its bolt

[@UnionThugg]

These are OHC engines, so they don't have "lifters". They're hydraulic valve lash adjusters.

[@markcollins3584]

thank you martin , your knowledge is very helpful, i just bought a 4.7 WG and love it to bits. all your videos are professional. cheers

[@mycods]

You sir, have made my day. I was just about to buy the tool and was worried about lead time on it (plus the price). I already have a 10mm brake line wrench ready to volunteer. Thanks again.

[@martinbuilt]

if that wrench doesn't work for you, Autozone has a set of distributor wrenches that will work. Even a pair of needle-nose pliers with the angled tip would work.

[@rlarson3232]

I want to give credit where credit is due. I had an extra 10m wrench and bent it in the vise to look like what you had and it worked great!! I used it 100% to remove lifters and 90% of the time to install, at times would have to use a screwdriver to install. I installed 16 lifters got them from Napa, Sealed Power lifters $240 job took about 15hrs ( I took my time and I don't do this as a profession) I reused the OEM valve cover gaskets they looked good and are installed and not leaking. I removed the water reservoir. The right valve cover I loosen the air conditioner condenser on the firewall, I removed the oil pickup and the air conditioner and moved it to the side to give me clearance to remove the valve cover. I soaked the lifters for 30 min in 5-30w and installed lifters and turned over the engine with socket wrench on the flywheel to ensure lifter lob was not depressed. Drove the truck for the past few days and runs great. Thx again for this video

[@martinbuilt]

rlarson3232 That's awesome glad everything worked out for you.

[@rlarson3232]

I forgot to say this was a 2001 Dodge Dakota

[@martinbuilt]

When I did the HO cam install I had to move many of the same things that you did. Thanks for posting your comments.

[@leightonlawrence8832]

Were you working on 4.7

[@s.adanulloa3902]

Thank you for hosting this video I have to say you removed with it the intimidation out of me to do this. My jeep Liberty with over 300k miles I'm suspecting a lifter got stuck and one of the rockers got knocked over. I saw a video with ame symptoms as mine and I sure hope that's what it is. Have used synthetic oil but last year or so services have been at over 6600 mile if not more. I regreat it now but the damage is done.

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad to hear the video gives you the confidence to do this yourself. My 01 Dodge Dakota recently passed the 300K mark several months ago. It also has a lash adjuster ticking.

[@OnfloorAudio]

Great video Sir !! Very helpful . I want to point out to others how clean the interior of that engine is . This is why you change your oil on a regular basis using quality synthetic oils and filters ! Thumbs up !!!

[@phuqueu9237]

Also I have read stories where engine flush gets rid of the ticking sound (some times) and other stories where they tried everything including lifter replacement, and the noise still wouldn't go away.

[@Redneck350chevy]

I'm having that problem!

[@jakespeed63]

Thanks Just fixed a friend's 2002 Ram 1500 V-6 Luckily RF cylinder so it was easy breazy JT Orlando, FLA

[@ModernMillwright]

This guy has some massive balls. Look how he doesn't have anything covering the timing chain. If I did this the pennys in my pants pocket would fall into the engine.

[@firebir11]

Easy as pie, thanks for your video. Your right keep oil clean, like any engine.

[@ironworksentertainmentstud2493]

You just saved me a few 100 bucks thanks

[@martinbuilt]

That's what I'm here for. I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

[@gdcatalyst7812]

My 4.7 currently sounds like a duramax when you cold start it with all the ticking, this might have just given me the boost to go change the lifters and rockers. Thank you!

[@martinbuilt]

That would have me very concerned. It also could be the hydraulic timing chain tensioners that are making all the noise.

[@gdcatalyst7812]

@@martinbuilt I'll change out the lifters and rockers and see where that gets me. If it keeps it up I'll change the tensioners. I don't think the previous owner of it was very good on maintenance so I've kind of had to just run through everything on that motor.

[@martinbuilt]

@@gdcatalyst7812 Yeah oil changes intervals are important with this engine.

[@gdcatalyst7812]

@@martinbuilt just installed all new lifters and rockers and the tick remains. It goes away as soon as I'm up to temp though, you could be right it could be the chain tensioners

[@thewarpuggaming1137]

Gonna do this on my 00 4.7 Dakota been lifter ticking whole 3yrs owned it 8k miles gonna hopefully do it and be warm out

[@bebocomander8632]

Great video. Very useful info. Not having to take the camshafts out to replace the rockers or the lifters 👍👍👍

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.😎👍

[@ReedBoles]

Coming back to you for your thoughts. Replaced rockers, lifters, and timing set. Still clacking like it’s the lifters... got rid of the initial start up rattle from the chain but after a second of the engine running the clacks come on until it warms up.

[@martinbuilt]

did you replace the hydraulic tensioners when you did the timing chain set?

[@ReedBoles]

@@martinbuilt yes. Everything but the gears. The chains used to rattle like hell when the engine first kicked over. Now it’s quiet for a couple seconds until it sounds like the rockers are tapping around.

[@Jlewis0201]

martin i love the cadence and the way you relay information to the audience keep up the good work.

[@rileycpo]

Great video. Short, sweet & to the point.

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you 😊 I'm glad you liked it 👍

[@hafeezjones9086]

Why this video have dislike .this video was great

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you, I'm glad you and so many others have found it helpful.

[@dennisdaugherty1314]

Now I can do my 3.7 in my jeep grand cherokee laredo thank you so much

[@martinbuilt]

you are welcome.

[@gduqueg]

excelente amigo. muchas gracias por tu trabajo y por enseñarnos. saludos desde venezuela

[@CH-cd5um]

Excellent simple video. Thank You.

[@martinbuilt]

You're very welcome I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

[@danbaughman3042]

Just pulled the value cover off and found two popped off

[@thxmateoli]

Great technique,almost every video on KZbin shows having to remove or loosen camshaft bolts in order to accomplish this, hope I can do it this way on my 2016 Dodge Charger 3.6.

[@jasonl7025]

Hi Mateollios: did you accomplish this way on your charger? I am going to start tomorrow on my 2012 Pentastar V6. Thanks a lot

[@malve308]

@@jasonl7025 Hello, I also have a 3.6 pentastar 2012 and I was just wondering if you were able to do this and was it difficult to do or is it just best to take it to a mechanic?

[@jasonl7025]

@@malve308 Hi Jorge: I did open my left valve cover as it is in the front and easily accessible. however I was not able to rotate my engine through the nut on harmonic balancer. Though I used a 25" break bar and could not rotate anything. Maybe I did not use enough force. Anyhow I don't want to apply too much force either. At the end, I used T30 bit to loose camshaft away from cam phaser and checked my rocker arms. I never touched the two T30 next to cam phaser. I would say if the bad rocker arms are away from cam phaser. It is doable and just be patient. If you want to replace rocker arm next to cam phaser. You would need the special tool or a good mechanic. Good luck. If you can rotate engine, it would be much easier.

[@Miguelgarcia888]

Gearsoft is it possible to turn the engine key in order to turn the camshaft to the desired position ?

[@jasonl7025]

@@Miguelgarcia888 Yes. You can check this video out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6u2m3SomtWgnNk. I am not an mechanic and not sure whether it is safe

[@bryanvance6629]

I followed your video of putting the rocker arm back on and it seems to lightly snap on. You have to use a screwdriver to pop it off. I changed the lifter too. It doesn't snap back on like your video...I've been at it all day. It's cylinder 8..the very last rocker arm.

[@TheLegend-dg9pe]

I believe this engine has lifters that have oil holes that need to be aligned when installing them into the heads. Dont forget to check just to make sure

[@martinbuilt]

They do have holes in them but they do not need to be aligned.

[@johnblake7266]

Excellent! Thank u my friend......

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

[@joecalandriello8576]

Hello martinbuilt, I have a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 with the 4.7. I have a CEL that's showing a P0172 code (bank 1 to rich) I've replaced a lot of parts from O2 sensors, fuel pump, fuel injectors, map sensor, IAC valve, intake manifold gasket, a Flowmaster catalytic converter, etc. I've had it to 3 different shops and they can't figure it out. I was told it may be low compression causing it, the lowest dry reading is on cylinder 1 @ 125 and the highest is 140 on cylinder 8. The truck only has 69,000 original miles on it. I bought it in Oct. of 2018 and it's had a CEL on from the time I bought it. I think it was originally a P0138, that's gone now but I've had the P0172 ever since. It won't pass emissions with that code I believe because the CEL is on. Any help would be appreciated, it's either fix it or try to get a waiver if I can. You are very knowledgeable on these engines so I thought maybe you could help me figure this out. Thanks in advance!

[@martinbuilt]

Looks like you have replace most of what I've listed here. P0172 is :system too rich (bank 1). This is usually caused by a restricted/clogged air intake filter. Manifold absolute pressure sensor, throttle position sensor, engine coolant temperature sensor, open thermostat, leaking fuel injectors, failing fuel pressure regulator, failing oxygen sensors.

[@joecalandriello8576]

@@martinbuilt Thanks for the reply Martin, I changed everything you mentioned. I forgot to mention changing the thermostat, engine coolant sensor, throttle position sensor, fuel pressure regulator is part of the fuel pump which is new too. I even swapped out the ECU with a refurbished one and the CEL still came on with the P0172 code, so I put the original back in. Thanks again for your help!

[@leonciorodriguezaguilera9513]

Excellent & Helpful Video Tutorial !! Thanks a Lot Amigo !!

[@martinbuilt]

Glad you liked it and found it helpful.

[@SmudgyContent]

Had lifter knock from 120k currently at 187k now and I use ristlone and it has helped with the knocking... truck will make it 300k probably with all original internals

[@martinbuilt]

Yeah I like Rislone it does work.

[@anthonyedwards5104]

If I have to turn the 21socket on the crank bolt to remove the Rocker, do it throw the time off

[@martinbuilt]

No it will not change the timing all your timing chains and sprockets are still connected. Just make sure you're turning the engine clockwise when you're facing the engine.

[@jacksmiththeboss]

Would you know if the lifter are interchangeable between the 3.7 and 4.7

[@davidwong2095]

thank you verry much teach how to wolk

[@martinbuilt]

You're very welcome I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful. Thank you for watching.

[@s.b5412]

Corect the oil change is very important with oil filter in this engines

[@betterdays67]

thanks great video saved me some cash

[@gregcorley4809]

Great video as always. Quick question if you have one bad lifter should you just replace the one or replace all of them?

[@martinbuilt]

On the grand Cherokee if you're replacing the one on the passenger side I would replace all of them because of the difficulty of removing the valve cover if it's on the driver's side which is not too bad and you know which one it is I think I might just replace just the 1.

[@danhambrick6331]

Thanks Martin. I need to replace my lifters.I have 195,000 mi.on my 4.7L and it has the original lifters in it.

[@martinbuilt]

Dan Hambrick Hi Dan, changing out the lifters themselves not a bad job it's getting that right side valve cover off you'll find the hardest part of the whole thing. With wiring heater hoses and air conditioning lines not to mention the battery and battery tray all in the way

[@geostanley409]

What was your reason for going to solid lifters? Are those the stock cams?

[@mbenny526]

People !!!! make sure you use Marvel Mystery Oil with your oil change 4qt oil & 1qt mmo

[@justinthompson2133]

@@martinbuilt any tips on moving the ac condenser and computer harness wires? Your right what a pain.

[@martinbuilt]

@@justinthompson2133 Do you mean the A/C compressor? I would unbolt, leaving the line hooked up and move it to the top of the radiator. Remove the transmission control unit. Unplug the injector, and coils and unplug the 2 connectors the right (when facing it) side of the ECM move these wires to to center of the engine.

[@maxarena3627]

Excelente, tengo que reemplazar los taquetes de mi Cherokee KK 3.7! ya se que herramientas utilizar o fabricar!

[@martinbuilt]

Good luck with that and thank you for watching.

[@dzlfreek]

don't forget to re-install that solid lifter!

[@martinbuilt]

dzlfreek that explains why I had one left over. Just kidding I didn't forget.

[@williamlopez4934]

I gotta check that.. turn off the truck for 5 minutes and turn it back on. Had a bad misfire. Oil on plug #1

[@MonzaRacer]

Great video, at my former shop(I was promoted to manager/tech at another shop in company) we replaced 4.7 that had bad valve springs, you could hear cylinder pushing back into intake. So we have new/used low mile LKQ engine and it's tapping. My money IS sticky or collapsed lifter, runs too good other wise. Bad thing is it's number 8 that's misfiring.

[@jwolfie78]

Haha number eight always the hardest to get to. Under the heater core hoses and the coolant reservoir

[@Bmanfresh]

So if the cam shaft is in the wrong place? Do we still change it? Or is there a way to move it before you put it back together?

[@sanfordsattic3278]

Thanks Martin!

[@8BitSuperhero]

thank you man

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@derrickwells8502]

Do you have a link to the solid lifters you used

[@johnsanderlin8750]

Do you need to preload new lifters with oil before installing them? Also any videos on bench rebuild of cylinder head?

[@martinbuilt]

Yes soak the lifters in motor oil to work out any air. No I don't have any videos on that. Thank you for watching 🙂

[@KyleGreenhow]

i just bought new "melling" lifters, but some of them are firm and some are squishy. Is that a problem? (maybe the squishy ones will pump up when i run it the first time?) worried i got some defective ones...

[@CompartiendoConAmigos]

Gracias amigo, excelente información. Saludos

[@martinbuilt]

You are very welcome. I am glad you liked it.

[@jessethigpen3157]

I just ordered the set of lifters you have posted in the description, I have been using 10w30 Pennzoil ultra Platinum full synthetic because here in Texas I was told to run thicker oil from the high heat temps, so I will prime my new lifters that I have coming in 10w30 for 24 hours before I install, do y'all think its a good choice using 10w30 when I see Martin using 5w30? Any thoughts?????

[@Adam.Morrison]

about todo this on my 13 ram 1500, is there any lifters brands that are better than others?

[@josefernandodecarvalhomanu7554]

Ok. Tenk you

[@martinbuilt]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@Levers103]

I could really use some help. I just put new lifters and rocker arms in my 4.7. When I started it, it started perfectly fine, but it had a little bit of a rough idle. No noise no ticking, but it sounds like one cylinder might be dead? I am getting rough fuel out of my exhaust. I’m wondering if I might have screwed up a wire to one of my spark plugs, causing that cylinder to not fire? But I hope I didn’t ruin something in the valve train.

[@martinbuilt]

Did you soak the new lifters in oil to remove the air prior to installing them the reason I asked I'm kind of curious if one of the rocker arms didn't come off on the initial startup.

[@Levers103]

I did, and I started working on it again this morning, and all is good. One of my injector wires had been rubbed past insulation and was grounding out. It caused one of the injectors to stay open while running, and filled my exhaust with raw gas, which smoked pretty bad. Thank you for getting back to me as soon as you did! I watched your videos over and over before I started this project and it made all the difference. Thank you!

[@Joorly15]

i just change my rocker arm today fo my dodge grand caravan 2014, the problem the lifter it doesn't come off.

[@arronburns6990]

Thanks for sharing this would turning the engine from the harmonic balance with the 21mm socket need timing adjustments after thanks in advance

[@martinbuilt]

No this does not affect timing, just make sure to only rotate the engine clockwise. Rotating the engine counterclockwise can cause timing chain guide tensioner failure.

[@andrewlozinak273]

Hello i let my wife drive my 2002 doge ram 1500 4.7L . She let it overheat due to a bad thermostat. It got into the red and blew all the water out and cut off on its own. It still runs and no water in the oil. But i had a diagnostic test run with a OBD 3 reader. The codes came back as misfire in cylinder 8 , cranckshaft postion sensor. Air temperature sensor and a evaporative code. Anyways i change all the coil packs and spark plugs and crankshaft position sensor and air temperature sensor. It ran great for a day or two. So i had another test on it and its still showing misfire in cylinder 8. And air temperature sensor code. Some people say that the lifter and rocker arm probably fell out inside the valve cover. Is this a problem that occurs alot with these engines. My truck starts and runs but it has a slight tick and it runs a little rough when starting. But it does still run. Do you suggest i take the valve cover off and check to see if something inside is messed up?

[@kevinacaulder6970]

Hi Martinbuilt great informative video! Kinda new to this have a couple of questions... should I remove the fan shroud before trying to turn the harmonic balancer to release a couple of valves and which way do I rotate it standing in front of the engine clockwise or counterclockwise? Thanks for your help!

[@martinbuilt]

Clockwise is best. I have turned it counterclockwise before with no problem. On my particular model I did not have to remove the hydraulic cooling fan as this is what is equipped on my 04 Jeep Grand Cherokee. If there is not the room from above I would try from underneath you may need some help, someone to watch the camshaft lobe.

[@Kinny313]

I’m currently doing my head covers. About to get started on the passenger side. I just want this nightmare to be over. Every plastic clip just crumbles, wire looms turn to dust, and as I dig further into this heep I just keep finding more leaks. The only thing I wish would leak is the fuel rail while I’m driving but apparently Chrysler outsourced that part because it’s working just fine. Thanks for the vid though, it really helped.

[@bradvandenboss7923]

Will this work on a 2015 3.7 grand Cherokee? Dohc

[@martinbuilt]

I believe you are referring to the 3.6L. I watched a video on that engine and I think this method would work.

[@bradvandenboss7923]

Yes you are correct and I appreciate you taking the time to do that

[@jeffnations6649]

I have a 2006 jeep commander and can't get to the back of engine to get the lifters or anything off, including taking the head off? Recommendations??

[@HighTechRedneck9]

I have a bit of confusion: Prime, dont prime. Soak, dont soak. Im confused. Ive seen both online. Do I need to soak and prime the lifters, or did you put new ones in out of the box? Could really use your assistance on this, as this is the first time Ive done a job like this.

[@martinbuilt]

I would recommend soaking them in motor oil for at least a day to work out any air. This will also reduce any rocker arm from coming out on the initial start-up. Thank you for watching.

[@jeremyhorton8818]

There are tiny holes in side of lifters,do they need to be lined up a certain way?

[@martinbuilt]

Yeah that is for oil to get into the lifter and does not need to be lined up any particular way.

[@DragonPop64]

I have a 2003 Jeep liberty 3.7l V6. Engine seems to have a knocking sound when car gets to its operating temperature. I can hear it when idling mostly. Doing research on this just in case. Prior owners didn't keep any record of maintainace. But car seems to run fine.

[@weylinbarrett5657]

Are you supposed to fill the lifters before installing or just prime the engine

[@martinbuilt]

Yes soak the new lifters in motor oil for at least several hours. I usually do it for several days before installing.

[@chuckhooper25]

Is this the same procedure to do the valve seals on a 05 4.7 Dodge

[@martinbuilt]

Yes exactly the same

[@erickonassis6310]

How do you turn to get in the right position.. newbie

[@martinbuilt]

You'll need to use a socket and racket on the harmonic balancer bolt and rotate the engine clockwise. Thank you for watching.

[@raynaldturner9679]

Can you clean a lifter to get it to work again?

[@Tali_BanGlorp]

will i have to retime the engine if i have to spin the cam??

[@martinbuilt]

No as long as you leave the timing chain and cam gear connected to the camshaft there is no need to retime the engine. And remember as you're facing the engine always turn the engine over clockwise and only by the crankshaft do not turn over the engine by the camshaft. Thank you for watching 😊

[@Gabrielggfloripa]

Hi, I need some help. my cherokee wj 2000, has a fault. When putting it in the driver position, especially on a light climb, the transmission fails or disengages the power to the wheels. It seems to be low transmission fluid, but I left it above the level and it continues to have this fault. on the scanner does not fail. I ask, could the filter be clogged? I noticed that after hot the fault practically disappears? Thanks..

[@martinbuilt]

I would maybe try a fluid and filter change 1st there is a spin on filter inside the 45RFE and 545RFE transmissions. That have the 4.7L engine..

[@pmoney5217]

Is it the same concept for a 2004 dodge Durango 5.7 hemi

[@martinbuilt]

No it isn't, the Hemi has an internal camshaft and is a pushrod engine.

[@rossfricke2010]

great video

[@Jmusiquex]

Can you do that on 3.6 engine

[@martinbuilt]

From what I understand it is not possible to do this on a 3.6 It's too bad because it would save you a lot of time and work. Thank you for watching.

[@normzack8214]

will engine flush help with the ticking noise? changed the lifters still ticks.

[@martinbuilt]

try Marvel Mystery Oil or Rislone both of these products work great. Rislone amzn.to/3j9R77g

[@RoastFlea61]

Does anything clearance wise have to be remeasured or adjusted or does everything pretty much stay the same since most parts are staying in

[@martinbuilt]

the hydraulic lifter (lash adjusters) are self adjusting, so just remove and replace.

[@RoastFlea61]

martinbuilt Ohhhh thanks for responding so fast! I’m doing this tomorrow so this is helpful to know.

[@UlyssesEsto]

Nice 👍

[@martinbuilt]

Thanks ✌

[@ambercorral6066]

My dodge dakota is spitting out white smoke an my lifter is bad had do I tell if it the lifter or my cylinder head

[@martinbuilt]

Well the white smoke sounds like a head gasket and and if you got the ticking noise that would be your lifters

[@AnitaHandy65]

2007 Dakota 3.7. I am having a lifter ticking. Should I go ahead and replace all of them while I'm at it, or is it only necessary to replace the bad one? Also, how can I single out the problematic lifter? Never done anything like this before... Most I've ever done to an engine is replace the spark plugs. Thanks for the video!

[@martinbuilt]

Perhaps try using Marvel's Mystery Oil or Rislone with your next Oil Change see if that cures to tick. One of the ways to determine which lifter is ticking is with a mechanic's stethoscope being placed on the valve cover it still may be hard to narrow down the exact one. You may be best to replace all the ones on that cylinder head.

[@AnitaHandy65]

martinbuilt Thanks for your quick and helpful reply.

[@9etherbeing278]

Nice video

[@davidhigle5427]

Where is a good place to buy the lifters?

[@martinbuilt]

I would go with either the power seal or mellings. This is a link to RockAuto who seems to have the best prices. www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/dodge,2004,ram+1500+pickup,4.7l+v8,1424629,engine,valve+lifter,5548

[@TheSavage3.6]

Wait, so the 2013 4.7 isn’t a hydraulic lifter? My 4.7 “knocks” HORRIBLY on first startup, and i’d like to know. Thank you.

[@martinbuilt]

No, all 4.7 have hydraulic lifters. I installed these and I got them from Airram.com It knocks or it has a ticking sound like from a lifter

[@TheSavage3.6]

martinbuilt I’m still not sure if it’s actually a lifter, as the sound completely goes away once heated up. I’m thinking exhaust manifold.

[@arronhannah3710]

Hey Martin. Great video. I have a 99 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 4.7L V8. I have what sounds like a lifter tapping after realizing that I had NO oil in the motor! I had recently purchased it from a guy and I was only over maybe 1000 miles when the vehicle just completely shut down on me driving down the road. It took a few cranks but I got it running long enough to get a mile down the road. I put 4 quarts of oil and some engine restore and some mystery majic? Oil. The tapping slowed a great deal but I still have a tapping when I cold crank in the morning. It subsided shortly after the car is warm but I still here it faintly. I guess my question is, is there anyway to recognize which lifter has the problem without replacing all of them? Would I need to run the motor with the valve cover off? Also, could it just be a loos arm? This will be my first job in this car but I’ve had experience with other motors in the past. Any help would be much appreciated. Keep up the good work my friend!!

[@martinbuilt]

Well you could either use a mechanic stethoscope to narrow it down or a long screwdriver put the handle to your ear and place the screwdriver on the valve cover trying to figure out which lifter may be bad. It's not hard to change them and if you're changing the ones on the right side which is the hardest valve cover to get off you may want to change all of them. Very unlikely that there's anything wrong with the actual rocker arm. Thank you for the nice comment appreciate it

[@arronhannah3710]

martinbuilt thanks for the quick response! I have heard of the screwdriver trick. Unfortunately it sounds like it IS coming from the right side so I will definitely replace them all while I’m in there...since you make it look so easy! 😄 Thanks again!

[@arronhannah3710]

So will the rocker arm fall off of the lifter if it is bad? Or will the rocker arm stay in place? Or will it just be sitting loose inside of the valve cover? Thanks!

[@martinbuilt]

@@arronhannah3710 well there are several things that could happen if the rocker comes off because of a lifter failure. It can just fall off and no damage happen or it can (and most likely will) also shoot-off hit the valve cover knock a hole in it which I have seen before also the lifter may shootout and I've seen where it'll break part of the cylinder head off that holds the lifter in place. Most likely what happens you will end up with some camshaft damage to that lobe it can be ever so slight but it also could end up being bad enough to the camshaft would need to be replaced. This is why I recommend if you have lifters that sound bad that they should be replaced. In any case I would at least change the oil add some Marvel's Mystery Oil or Rislone this could help.

[@JavierGarciajaviercobito]

I got the same issue at dodge Durango 2005 4.7

[@Fabb908]

Does this work on any engine? I have a 4B1 (Mitsubishi lancer) and need to replace the lifters. I don’t want to pull everything apart for me to have to take the cam shafts off and mess the timing up

[@kikovillalobos6598]

How do I spot the bad rocker or lifter ?

[@martinbuilt]

the good news is that I have never seen a bad rocker arm from these engines. now to spot the bad lifter or lifters, you can use an engine stethoscope amzn.to/2zJdk7I or a section of hose, one end to your ear the other to the valve cover to hear which lifter is making the noise.

[@tufaraway]

Should carb cleaner or similar be sprayed into oil holes while the old lifters are out ?

[@martinbuilt]

It may be a good idea especially if there's any type of sludge in that oil Passage.. one of my favorites to use with the oil change is Marvel's Mystery Oil or Rislone both products do a great job at removing sludge and keeping lifters clean.

[@RandyCantu]

Hey Martin, my passenger side valve cover is making a ticking noise. Sounds similar to a lifter tick, however all my lifters and rockers are in place, the noise does not increase with acceleration, and I have no check engine light. I have dealt with a thrown rocker before so I know the loss of power feel but the ticking noise is apparent from the valve cover area on the passenger side. Any suggestions I can take a look at? Thank you!

[@martinbuilt]

Well it still could be a bad lifter or possibly the hydraulic tensioner for the timing chain on that side. Perhaps try some Marvel's mystery oil on your next oil change.

[@adamyingling3676]

Will a rocker falling off mean i need to retime my engine? 04 jeep grand cherokee 4.7l

[@martinbuilt]

NO, just replace the failed or damaged parts. This is assuming the cylinder head is not damaged.

[@adamyingling3676]

@@martinbuilt motor has 260,xxx miles. Think its even worth it?

[@martinbuilt]

@@adamyingling3676 Sure if the head is not damaged. You may want to change all of the ones on that side since you got it apart.

[@isidorocamacho4176]

Good job my friend I thank you very much for that class God bless you

[@9821Joker]

Dood, Thanks ! ! You Rock ! !

[@troyonufer2029]

Where did you get the solid lifters from and what's the benefit of going from hydraulic to solid?

[@martinbuilt]

The main reason to run this product is pure and simple... Horsepower. A solid lifter valvetrain is more consistent, opens to a greater extent, and closes faster than a hydraulic setup. This translates into better control of the valvetrain, as well as more duration spent at higher flow valve lifts. In essence, more high rpm power is found by eliminating the physical "collapse" (and resulting power loss) experienced by hydraulic lifters at certain rpm thresholds and valve spring pressure levels. airram.com/product.php?categoryid=19&productid=1416 If you order a set let Nick know that I set you.

[@cobolt13]

What does the lifter tick sound like?

[@martinbuilt]

tick tick tick tick tick tick...

[@MrProline727]

Great video.I’m about to change mine lifters and rockers figure while I have them off.I wanted to ask what is a good brand Lifter and rocker to go with besides mopar?Ive been told so many things my head is gona explode.Melling?Crown Auto?or can I go with a regular brand lifters and rockers.Any input would be great.thank you

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you I'm glad you liked it. Yes of course Mopar and Meilngs But you could also just check out the reviews on any lifter like on Amazon. And if they have great reviews I wouldn't be scared to purchase the less inexpensive ones. Also make sure that you soak them in I'm in motor oil for at least a couple days to help get the air out of them.

[@MrProline727]

@@martinbuilt that I was gona do.Can I use the 5w30 full synthetic to soak them in?Also I heard to use assembly oil when installing them is that right?or is it something that is a must or don’t matter?You hear 10 different things and it adds to the stress.lol I appreciate you sharing some info.I’m a body guy so the Jeep looks brand new so I’m trying to keep the motor tip too haha.

[@MrProline727]

@@martinbuilt Martin thank you for getting back to me.i changed the lifters and now I have the annoying tick tick tick tick.most likely a rocker arm.I’m waiting for new one they are on back order.but what isn’t making sence why wouldn’t it tick before I changed the lifters?and I did let them soak in oil.i always been spot on with the oil changes and always if anything they were done before time was up.any help be appreciated allot

[@Phoenixrising8313]

Question. Should the lifters be able to compress by hand? I have some that don't compress by hand and I also have some that have play? What should I be looking for?

[@martinbuilt]

I like the ones that you are unable to compress.

[@Phoenixrising8313]

@@martinbuilt 👍👍