Cam/Lifter Teardown

CunningStunt said:

Alright boys,

I am jumping into the teardown this weekend. I am not a mechanic by trade but am mechanically inclined.

The plan is to get the valve covers off just to verify lifter failure (I am 99% sure it is lifter b/c of noise and misfire), then proceed to removing fan, rad, and timing cover.

Hope yall are standing by if I run into any issues. This forum has singlehandedly given me the confidence to tackle this on my own. Thanks yall!

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How-To: 4th gen hemi cam installation

Since cams are becoming more available for the VVT hemi engine, regardless of whose cam you choose, here is the how-to of doing the cam swap for the 4th gen trucks. This is honestly a job that can be done by anyone with basic handtools and basic mechanical skills. I did my first cam swap...

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CunningStunt said:

Just going for it. Decided to just pull fan clutch, shroud and radiator and as of right now the radiator is the last thing. I have to look and read up on how to handle what appears to be either the condenser, or trans cooler? Going through the guides now.

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Wild one said:

If your truck uses the newer gold plated R-1234yf,you'll want to leave the condensor hooked up,and pivoted out of the way,or have the A/C system evacuated,as the stuff is expensive as hell to have it recharged

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Wild one said:

If your truck uses the newer gold plated R-1234yf,you'll want to leave the condensor hooked up,and pivoted out of the way,or have the A/C system evacuated,as the stuff is expensive as hell to have it recharged

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RamRod37 said:

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Been there done that the A/C compressor uses three studs to mount it one in block and two in timing cover the two in front will have to be removed but just take the nut off back one and let Compressor rest as seen in my picture also It may be easier to remove inner fenders it helped with Exhaust manifold to Pipe Bolts and do not worry about trying to remove manifolds from head in truck leave em on there just remove the two from pipe pull heads and manifold as one unit

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CunningStunt said:

Anyone got a quick tip on removing fuel line? If I remove and its pressurized, is that a problem? Will the standard fuel disconnect tool work (I have the metal one thats like pliers with different sizes).

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1. Open the Power Distribution Center (PDC) by removing the top cover.

1. Remove PDC fuse F01.

1. Start and run the engine until it stalls.

1. Attempt restarts until the engine will no longer fire.

1. Switch off the ignition key.

Dusty said:

FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE

1. Open the Power Distribution Center (PDC) by removing the top cover.
2. Remove PDC fuse F01.
3. Start and run the engine until it stalls.
4. Attempt restarts until the engine will no longer fire.
5. Switch off the ignition key.

Regards,
Dusty
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, factory dual exhaust, 18” wheels. Build date: 3 June 2018. Now at 73071 miles

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CunningStunt said:

Ummm...I already disconnected driver side coil plugs, rad hoses and a few other connectors...do I have to backtrack to do this or can I just hook up coils, pull fuse, and turn it over?

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jws123 said:

Just put a rag near by turn your head and unhook it slowly motor isn't hot so not a issue just dont get it in the face lol.

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CunningStunt said:

Ummm...I already disconnected driver side coil plugs, rad hoses and a few other connectors...do I have to backtrack to do this or can I just hook up coils, pull fuse, and turn it over?

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CunningStunt said:

will the following tool work:

Tool

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jws123 said:

Looks similar to the one i use so should work fine they also sell plastic ones any auto store should have both in stock.

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