Remove & Replace Lifters & Rockers on a 4.7 & 3.7 Jeep Dodge Chrysler & Mitsubishi

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[richardsmalley]

You made the rocker arm and lifter look very simple to remove and reinstall. Sometimes I like to work on my own vehicle, dealerships rates are outrageous. Thanks

[skn]

I have an 09 Dodge Ram 1500 with 330, 000 miles on it. I have used full synthetic oil since day one. The lifters started ticking about 10, 000 miles ago but I am now finally able to dedicate the time to do this job as this has been my main vehicle and I couldn't afford to let it sit for too long. I hope to get another 50 to 60 thousand miles before I finally trade it off. I've not had to do anything major to the engine, just a couple sets of plugs, a sepentine belt and tensioner, and 3 water pumps. I also had to replace the radiator at about 200k miles. Along with the lifters, I'm replacing the complete timing set, spark plugs and wires, valve cover gaskets, heater hoses, upper and lower radiator hoses and water pump. Maybe I'm sinking too much time and money into something with this many miles, but this has been one of the most trouble-free vehicles I have ever owned, and I have definitely gotten my money's worth on this pickup.

[grabitz]

With that motor, the oil journals where the oil comes from to the lifter gets plugged not getting enough oil to the lifter. It's not usually the lifter. Take lifter out. Crank over the motor to blow out the oil journals that are plugged. You will know when the oil squirts and hits the hood so best put a rag over it. Only takes a crank or two to unplug them. Replace the lifter or use a new one. Works every time. It took me 4 times taking mine apart to figure it out with new lifters.

[daneboyer]

Always change your oil on time with full synthetic and try not to constantly romp on the accelerator and you're golden. I have an 03 Durango with the 4.7 and it has been a very reliable engine. 171, 000 miles. I've had it for 4 years and the only things I've had to replace were the radiator and the alternator. Now the front end is another story, but that's a just Dodge thing 😂

[tylergenke]

I just got done doing my lifter on a 2002 dodge ram 1500 4.7 i removed air intake, wire harnesses, radiator hose, disconnected the battery, removed master cylinder from brake drum, and removed brake drum in preparation for this project. Everything went well except the parts store sent a wrong part in place of one of the lifters. i had to go back to the store get the right one and soak in oil for another 12 hours(i cheated and soaked for 8 so i could have it done that day). I used his advice through the whole project and it went well. 2 thumbs up!!! thank for taking your time spent making this video.

[bryanthompson]

Thanks Martin for posting this video. My 01 WJ 4.7 had a valve seat come loose about a month ago and I took the heads off and had the machine shop replace all the valve seats. They had a way to install them so that they won't come off again. Well I put the engine back together and it ran great for a few days. Then this morning I went to start it and it made a loud tapping sound followed by an engine miss and a p0303 engine miss code. I had a hunch that a rocker came off and pulled the driver's side valve cover off and there it was. The exhaust rocker fell off. Bought a new lifter for about $13 and popped in like you did and it runs great again. The previous owner wasn't too good about doing regular oil changes and so there was a fair amount of sludge in the engine. I dropped the oil pan and clean the pick up tube and screen as well to be safe. So far so good. Thanks again! Very helpful video.

[somanynamesilltrythis]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video and explain everything in detail, I'll be replacing my lifters next weekend and it's nice to know it won't be a 3 day event.

[colerichardson]

We bought a 04 Durango with the 4.7, I have the 4.7 in my 04 Ram as well. My Ram runs like a dream, has slight noise on startup but goes away within seconds. It has 201k on it, I got it with 165k. Previously it was a state owned vehicle so had regular maintenance. The Durango on the other hand has about 155k, has significant noise that does not go away. I know these motors are notorious for valvetrain noise due to the valve adjusters getting plugged with crap, but didn’t know how hard it would be to repair. After watching this video I am confident that I can get the job done myself. Thanks for the video, to the point and not a lot of irrelevant talking.

[williambrown]

I’m doing this right now on my long weekend . I underestimated getting driver side valve cover off .. it’s a pain in the rear end . But anyways I just wanted to say thank your all the videos that you do . I watched your timing chain video an handful of times before I did mine on my dodge .

[markcollins]

thank you martin, your knowledge is very helpful, i just bought a 4.7 WG and love it to bits. all your videos are professional. cheers

[ambergray]

thank you for your video i just replaced the lifters in my 2002 jeep liberty 3.7l i used a 10 mm wrench, bent the end and grinded on it to make it thinner, it popped the rocker right out just like you showed. and used a small pry bar and a flat screw driver to pop the rocker back in. thank you very much for sharing your knoledge.

[timothyshannon]

Say Bruh, thank you very much. I thought that I was going to have to, pass out, wake up, and still have to deal with this problem. But then I see you. Smooth, direct, straight to the point. Now I got it. Again, THANKS BRUH. Much Love For You

[TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy]

Sometimes I miss that ol’ 04 WJ overland I had. It was my first V8 and even though I’d laugh at it now, that thing felt lightning quick after owning my 08 JKUR for nearly 5 years. Lol! Great video!

[mycods]

You sir, have made my day. I was just about to buy the tool and was worried about lead time on it (plus the price). I already have a 10mm brake line wrench ready to volunteer. Thanks again.

[s.adanulloa]

Thank you for hosting this video I have to say you removed with it the intimidation out of me to do this. My jeep Liberty with over 300k miles I'm suspecting a lifter got stuck and one of the rockers got knocked over.
I saw a video with ame symptoms as mine and I sure hope that's what it is.
Have used synthetic oil but last year or so services have been at over 6600 mile if not more.
I regreat it now but the damage is done.

[OnfloorAudio]

Great video Sir !!
Very helpful .
I want to point out to others how clean the interior of that engine is . This is why you change your oil on a regular basis using quality synthetic oils and filters !
Thumbs up !!!

[rlarson]

I want to give credit where credit is due. I had an extra 10m wrench and bent it in the vise to look like what you had and it worked great!! I used it 100% to remove lifters and 90% of the time to install, at times would have to use a screwdriver to install. I installed 16 lifters got them from Napa, Sealed Power lifters $240 job took about 15hrs ( I took my time and I don't do this as a profession) I reused the OEM valve cover gaskets they looked good and are installed and not leaking. I removed the water reservoir. The right valve cover I loosen the air conditioner condenser on the firewall, I removed the oil pickup and the air conditioner and moved it to the side to give me clearance to remove the valve cover. I soaked the lifters for 30 min in 5-30w and installed lifters and turned over the engine with socket wrench on the flywheel to ensure lifter lob was not depressed. Drove the truck for the past few days and runs great. Thx again for this video

[chrisfort]

Thank you sir! I’m working on my dads 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overlander, easy to understand and helpful. Much appreciated!😎

[firebir]

Easy as pie, thanks for your video. Your right keep oil clean, like any engine.

[quyenhong]

1st time I see your video you explain so much easy to understand thanks