@frankmorgan5234 In Jacksonville and i have a Avenger with the 2.7. Coolant leaking from the side of the engine above the exhaust. heater core overheated the car and now the coolant leak. The gasket is the only thing i can think would be where the coolant is coming from.
Sounds about right but the best way to guarantee you find where your leak is coming from is to use a UV dye kit before spending money doing major work on a vehicle
7:27 You mentioned the little thing called hydraulic tappet adjusters. Did you reuse the old ones or replace? What about the oil pump, new or reuse? I'm doing a 2.7 partial rebuild now is why I'm asking.
@@96fix-it-frank Thanks so much for the reply. I've got one of the 24 tap it adjusters that's just collapsed. I can squeeze it with my fingers. So I'm just going to replace them all. I was wondering also if you just happened to take apart the oil pump to look for where or anything like that. I figured I'm going to be there with a sprocket removed I might as well take it off and check it out.
Thank you so much I’m about to start this exact thing it’s even the same car, white 2007 Dodge Charger lol. I think the only tricky part for me is going to be remembering where everything goes but I will take pictures. Also I got a question, were did you get the torque specs for the heads at, and is it only the head bolts that I need to torque?
I looked on Google for the spec's when I couldn't remember how things went I took a lot of photos a lot of videos and I put all the screws and plastic bags with labels
Get you a repair manual carries all the specs including specific tightening instructions. You will need an inch pound and a ft-lb torque wrenches. Done my 1999 2.7L runs like a little V8. Change and only use dealership thermostat highly recommended. Change your trans and filter use only ATF 4 from the dealer can order on line differential fluid from the dealer and ride y'all ride.
This video was extremely informative and detailed. Almost made me feel confident enough to try doing the job myself (and I'm no mechanic). Same exact vehicle; white 2008 Charger 2.7L engine... the big question for me tho is, does both sides need to be disassembled or can just the right (driver side) head be removed to repair the head and gasket on that side? The Left (passenger side) of the engine is seemingly fine, while the right (driver side) of the engine is what appears to be overheating?
Hope I get this done on a 2.7 charger I just bought off someone, but the problem was he didn’t know how to tell me that he ran the engine dry. So I don’t listen him in the first place now it’s a head gasket problem on the 2.7 I have to. Hopefully I can get this done as well. How much total was it to get everything done including machine shop?
@@96fix-it-frank I just had my coolant flushed and a new thermostat put tin the mechanic said it was a little oil in the coolant when they flushed it and recommended a head gasket change and said a engine replacement would be best I dnt have the money they talking about for a engine replacement.
Yeah that is a dead giveaway for a bad head gasket but I would get a second opinion from another mechanic to make sure he is not lying to you to make more money
Frank im in the Bay. my problem is keeping the timing chain on the marks on the crankshaft without it moving out of place. and the camshaft I line in up at 12. but when spinning the camshaft to put the screws in the sprockets to match the links the camshafts at 12 o'clock throws all the timing marks off. what am I doing wrong? how did you line up the top sprocket screws without moving the camshaft marks from the 12 positions? this is a problem for me? how did you do it please.
I use a ratchet inside of the center of the camshaft and left the sprocket loose by doing it that way you can move the camshaft where needs to be in order to screw the sprocket on without it messing up if this was not a good enough explanation let me know and I will try to explain it differently
I gotta a question for you, i removed all bolts had everything on egg crates and my dog knocked all parts over and mixed all head bolts and valve train parts all over, what can i do since this happened? Do i just start rebuilding like that or is it best to just get all new bolts. All heads have been resurfaced and cleaned what do i do??
@@fretman09 find torqe progress rate ( what is the starting middle and end torqe requirements) and torque Patten. Check and see if locktite is recommended.
Same steps the only thing different about the Hemi is you will not have to worry about doing timing because the timing is in the bottom of the engine all you have to do is remove the cylinder heads replace your gaskets and do whatever else is necessary it's a lot easier than this
How you know it’s the head gasket if it’s no water in the oil and does the water pump make the coolant temp jump up and down to the point the car runs hot ?
I use a tool called a pressure tester kit to put the cooling system under pressure water cooling system is under pressure you typically will see a leak or hear it wheezing if it is outside of the engine if the pressure is falling and there is no leaks outside of the engine more than likely is the head gasket or water pump other things to look for would be the plastic bleeder on top of the engine the heater core hoses thermostat housing radiator and radiator hoses
@@96fix-it-frank you are welcome, I'm 63 and it's hard for me to see what you are saying, no offense, but now I will subscribe to your site, because you are the only one I've seen that works on 2.7s
@willisluckey4328 gotcha well I'll be sure to take that into consideration on future video no offense taken I appreciate anyone with helpful advice for the channel
@frankmorgan5234
In Jacksonville and i have a Avenger with the 2.7. Coolant leaking from the side of the engine above the exhaust. heater core overheated the car and now the coolant leak. The gasket is the only thing i can think would be where the coolant is coming from.
Sounds about right but the best way to guarantee you find where your leak is coming from is to use a UV dye kit before spending money doing major work on a vehicle
I have to replace the head gaskets on my 2006 Dodge Charger and this was super informative as a means of determining what goes into the job.
Thanks
Great job Frank, I'm about to do this very job with bent valves. Thank you!!!
love you’re videos keep up the good work you definitely are gonna help me!
thanks
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The key is to line the bottom tdc then put the chain on matching color link then the other links matvh up to timing marks on cams and there u go
6:43 This vid has been out there a while but what did the machine shop trim off? 2.5 to 4Th?
The Machine Shop cut off about 1000 of an inch if you remove more than thousands of an inch its going to throw your timing off
Have the same issue, wish you could fix mine ! Nobody wants to do it so I guess I’ll have to try Blue Devil sealer if I can’t locate someone.
Sorry I couldn’t help you out
Where did you buy the head gasket and the other gaskets? And did you re use the head bolts?
rock auto.com
You can't reuse the head bolts,head gasket will leak.
7:27 You mentioned the little thing called hydraulic tappet adjusters. Did you reuse the old ones or replace? What about the oil pump, new or reuse? I'm doing a 2.7 partial rebuild now is why I'm asking.
I cleaned them thoroughly and reuse them
@@96fix-it-frank Thanks so much for the reply. I've got one of the 24 tap it adjusters that's just collapsed. I can squeeze it with my fingers. So I'm just going to replace them all.
I was wondering also if you just happened to take apart the oil pump to look for where or anything like that. I figured I'm going to be there with a sprocket removed I might as well take it off and check it out.
And plus after turning engine over the color links do not line back up with the marks because its not like doing a timing belt
Shouldn't the color links line back up when the crank marks are lined up with the triangle mark?
Thank you so much I’m about to start this exact thing it’s even the same car, white 2007 Dodge Charger lol. I think the only tricky part for me is going to be remembering where everything goes but I will take pictures. Also I got a question, were did you get the torque specs for the heads at, and is it only the head bolts that I need to torque?
I looked on Google for the spec's when I couldn't remember how things went I took a lot of photos a lot of videos and I put all the screws and plastic bags with labels
@@96fix-it-frank ok that’s you also is the heads gaskets and bolts the only thing I need to replace
Get you a repair manual carries all the specs including specific tightening instructions. You will need an inch pound and a ft-lb torque wrenches. Done my 1999 2.7L runs like a little V8. Change and only use dealership thermostat highly recommended. Change your trans and filter use only ATF 4 from the dealer can order on line differential fluid from the dealer and ride y'all ride.
This video was extremely informative and detailed. Almost made me feel confident enough to try doing the job myself (and I'm no mechanic). Same exact vehicle; white 2008 Charger 2.7L engine... the big question for me tho is, does both sides need to be disassembled or can just the right (driver side) head be removed to repair the head and gasket on that side? The Left (passenger side) of the engine is seemingly fine, while the right (driver side) of the engine is what appears to be overheating?
Hope I get this done on a 2.7 charger I just bought off someone, but the problem was he didn’t know how to tell me that he ran the engine dry. So I don’t listen him in the first place now it’s a head gasket problem on the 2.7 I have to. Hopefully I can get this done as well. How much total was it to get everything done including machine shop?
After you spin the motor are the colored links supposed to line back up to the timing marks?
No they don't always line exactly how they were
By any chance do you know what that pipe in the center of motor is called? The one that goes from bleeder to heater core.
It's called a coolant Inlet tube
Hey frank, how did you get the bottom exhaust bolts off? Please and thank you.
I can't remember it's been awhile
Bro how much would you charge to to fix the head gasket in this video
$700
Where are you located at? I have a few questions how can I get in contact with you. I have a 2010 Dodge Charger 3.5L v6
I'm located in Jacksonville North Carolina any questions you have I will reply to here in the comment section
@@96fix-it-frank I just had my coolant flushed and a new thermostat put tin the mechanic said it was a little oil in the coolant when they flushed it and recommended a head gasket change and said a engine replacement would be best I dnt have the money they talking about for a engine replacement.
Yeah that is a dead giveaway for a bad head gasket but I would get a second opinion from another mechanic to make sure he is not lying to you to make more money
Frank im in the Bay. my problem is keeping the timing chain on the marks on the crankshaft without it moving out of place. and the camshaft I line in up at 12. but when spinning the camshaft to put the screws in the sprockets to match the links the camshafts at 12 o'clock throws all the timing marks off. what am I doing wrong? how did you line up the top sprocket screws without moving the camshaft marks from the 12 positions? this is a problem for me? how did you do it please.
I use a ratchet inside of the center of the camshaft and left the sprocket loose by doing it that way you can move the camshaft where needs to be in order to screw the sprocket on without it messing up if this was not a good enough explanation let me know and I will try to explain it differently
Im about tondonthe head gasket on my 300 2.7l. The heads, u didnt need to remove the valves to get it sanded?
Notice no reason to mess with the valves as long as they have not been bent
I gotta a question for you, i removed all bolts had everything on egg crates and my dog knocked all parts over and mixed all head bolts and valve train parts all over, what can i do since this happened? Do i just start rebuilding like that or is it best to just get all new bolts. All heads have been resurfaced and cleaned what do i do??
All new then.
You should always replace head bolts anyway. They stretch.
@@danezuber those i have but now what?
@@fretman09 find torqe progress rate ( what is the starting middle and end torqe requirements) and torque Patten. Check and see if locktite is recommended.
i would use new head bolts but everything else should be fine
What state are you located in?
Nc
Nice video brother
Thanks
Im about to do the same thing, bro. 🤔 Shit. I need to find a good machine shop to do that to mine.
Quick question, will these same steps work for a hemi 06 Charger?
Same steps the only thing different about the Hemi is you will not have to worry about doing timing because the timing is in the bottom of the engine all you have to do is remove the cylinder heads replace your gaskets and do whatever else is necessary it's a lot easier than this
I have a charger 3.6 6 cyl 2011 is the same with the one on the video?
Almost the same there might be a few differences like the time and marks and the front timing cover will be different as well
Thanks
What tool do you need to spin the crankshaft ?
Just a half inch ratchet and a socket
How do you find a machine shop to plane the head for you?
Great video by the way. I’m looking at buying a project car that needs this and your video is very helpful.
Thank you I'm glad I could help I use goggle to find a shop
Hopefully you say?
How about hell yeah you help out brotha!
God bless 🙏
Thank you
Good looks bro definitely helped me out bro 💯
Your welcome be sure to subscribe stick around
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What's your question
How you know it’s the head gasket if it’s no water in the oil and does the water pump make the coolant temp jump up and down to the point the car runs hot ?
I use a tool called a pressure tester kit to put the cooling system under pressure water cooling system is under pressure you typically will see a leak or hear it wheezing if it is outside of the engine if the pressure is falling and there is no leaks outside of the engine more than likely is the head gasket or water pump other things to look for would be the plastic bleeder on top of the engine the heater core hoses thermostat housing radiator and radiator hoses
Fix-it- Frank where you get the kit from ?
It’s another way I can ask you some more questions ? It’s a lot I’m trying to figure out and understand
Thanks bro!!
Where u located i need the same thing done
Jacksonville nc
Did you lift the motor or the car?
I only lifted the car the motor did not need to come out
Quiero conseguir una cartera de empaques ,saludos desde México,Saltillo,coahuila
Wer u from frank ima lil disabled & need u 2 do the same thing 4me
From Jacksonville nc
Cuanto por una Charger máquina 2.7
Good job baby
Good job
thank you
I just blew a head gasket in my 09 CHARGER. Lol I'm fucked
Thanks bro.
The black screen really destroyed the video,
Thanks for letting me know I had no idea there was an issue with the footage I'll be sure to take care of that for future videos thanks for watching
@@96fix-it-frank you are welcome, I'm 63 and it's hard for me to see what you are saying, no offense, but now I will subscribe to your site, because you are the only one I've seen that works on 2.7s
@willisluckey4328 gotcha well I'll be sure to take that into consideration on future video no offense taken I appreciate anyone with helpful advice for the channel
My charger head just went out. This car is a piece of shit
That's 100% the truth it's the worst engine ever
What the cost
750 in parts and free labor
@@96fix-it-frank thats a good price
@@96fix-it-frank is youe bottom end undamaged?Should you have him check level on block too?
The bottom end was good