Car Fix DIY Videos

In this video I feature a Chrysler 3.6L Pentastar engine that has failed rocker arms. This failure is somewhat common for this engine. In the video I discuss how the rocker arms fail and other issues that may be caused by this failure while showing the parts that are affected like the camshafts, cam bearings, and lifters. I then talk about possible repair options depending upon the severity of damaged caused.

Note: While this video is somewhat detailed it is superficial in several ways. This is not a detailed step by step how to guide for properly diagnosing and repairing your vehicle. The video is meant to be a very high level overview of the issue discussed and to present possible repair options only. This video also does not cover all possible scenarios that may occur. Other repair routes may be needed depending upon the condition of the engine and the results of diagnosis. Also, the damage shown in the video may vary greatly compared to your own vehicle. If you are not confident in your own abilities to diagnose and repair your vehicle it may be best to have a professional tech diagnose and repair your vehicle for you.

Also, I believe that there is a TSB for this issue on the earlier 3.6Ls. It never hurts to contact your dealership to see if there is some kind of extended coverage or assistance for this issue. (judging by the chatter online.) You may be pleasantly surprised. Who knows?

By the way, the engine in the video is going to the scrap yard. I normally would not set a cam on top of the engine as your saw at about the 5:00 mark. This could damage the cam and the mating surface that the cam is sitting on on the head. (It’s at the top of the screen.) Be kind and gentle with cams. Set them on a pillow or some sort of pad if you can. You don’t want to damage the lobes or the cam journals.

I’ll post a link to the tear down video of this engine when it becomes available. At this time, It’s still cooking.

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