Common questions

How to install a hemi cam on a Dodge Ram?

How to install a hemi cam on a Dodge Ram?

Pull the coil packs off using a 10mm socket and set them aside and remove the valve covers by removing the 10x 8mm bolts per cover. Once these are loose the cover will just pull off, the passenger side can be a bit of a pain because of the factory wiring harness but lift it up and the cover will pull out.

How do you remove Cam from Dodge Ram?

With the cam bolt removed, carefully remove the phaser assembly, it will pull right off with the chain, just let the chain hang down onto the oil pump. With the phaser assembly removed you can now move up to the heads to remove the rocker arms.

How do you push in a new camshaft?

Push the cam in and use the cam bolt in the new camshaft to give you leverage. You need to push in, turn, and move the head of the cam around to get the lobes to move over the cam bearings. Be gentle. Have I said that enough yet?

Where to remove water pump from Dodge Ram?

If you have a puller with the tapered rotating end then remove the bolt completely and use the tapered end right on the crankshaft snout. With the balancer off you can now remove the water pump and timing cover. Remove the alternator, power steering pump, and A/C compressor. All bolts are a 13mm socket.

Pull the coil packs off using a 10mm socket and set them aside and remove the valve covers by removing the 10x 8mm bolts per cover. Once these are loose the cover will just pull off, the passenger side can be a bit of a pain because of the factory wiring harness but lift it up and the cover will pull out.

How to replace Cam and lifters on Ram 1500?

I just replace the cam and all lifters on a 2012 ram 1500… I just replace the… I just replace the cam and all lifters on a 2012 ram 1500 5.7 hemi. Just completed the assembly. It finally started to run VERY rough. Not getting any power to right side coil bank (cylinders 2, 4, 6, 8). Where do I start? I cannot find a wiring diagram online.

Where do I start on a 2012 Ram 1500?

I just replace the cam and all lifters on a 2012 ram 1500 5.7 hemi. Just completed the assembly. It finally started to run VERY rough. Not getting any power to right side coil bank (cylinders 2, 4, 6, 8). Where do I start?

With the cam bolt removed, carefully remove the phaser assembly, it will pull right off with the chain, just let the chain hang down onto the oil pump. With the phaser assembly removed you can now move up to the heads to remove the rocker arms.

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