2008 Ram 1500 3.7 Engine swap

[majormajor0]

I have a 2008 2008 Ram 1500, 3.7, 6 speed.

I am getting ready to replace the engine with a re-manufactured one, probably from Powertrain Company.
I'm going to be replacing the clutch at the same time.

I wanted to get anybody's take on what parts I might not want to reuse, e.g., might be getting ready to fail at 200k miles, or anything else to buy or look out for before I start pulling it apart.

Any thoughts are much-appreciated in advance.

 

[HemiLonestar]

Shifter bushings, engine mounts.

 

[jws123]

Whats wrong with your current 3.7? besides 200k If the timinmg chains and lifters are changed both easy jobs they tend to run a long time.

 

[majormajor0]

jws123,

Blown head gasket for the second time. The last time I got 3 years out of it.

 

[jws123]

jws123,

Blown head gasket for the second time. The last time I got 3 years out of it.

Did you overheat it alot? coolant in oil ? Not common tbh unless its overheated have worked on tons of 3.7/4.7s. Also alot of people mistake a little white smoke when engines hot for valve stem seals notorious on these engines it never rly never looks blue.

 

[Sherman Bird]

I have a 2008 2008 Ram 1500, 3.7, 6 speed.

I am getting ready to replace the engine with a re-manufactured one, probably from Powertrain Company.
I'm going to be replacing the clutch at the same time.

I wanted to get anybody's take on what parts I might not want to reuse, e.g., might be getting ready to fail at 200k miles, or anything else to buy or look out for before I start pulling it apart.

Any thoughts are much-appreciated in advance.

Check the front engine cover in the area inside where the thermostat resides. Look for pitting.... no good if it has heavy pitting.

 

[majormajor0]

Thanks to everybody here. Now that it's done, let me add some lessons learned for posterity.

-Do not disconnect the AC or power steering
-Do not break clutch the *****/master cylinder hydraulics. If you have to remove the transmission, pull the ***** cylinder off and leave it dangle from the line
-The factory service manual and parts manual are online, and they are invaluable. Find them before you start. You have may to get into page 5 or 10 of a google search, but they are on there
-Do this on level ground, and do it somewhere where nobody can demand you move it

 

[HemiLonestar]

-The factory service manual and parts manual are online, and they are invaluable. Find them before you start. You have may to get into page 5 or 10 of a google search, but they are on there

They're on here lol: https://www.ramforum.com/threads/3rd-gen-service-and-parts-list.200305/