Late model Chrysler techs, I have a question.....

Posted By: SKR8PN

Late model Chrysler techs, I have a question..... - 12/22/09 05:04 PM

What is the level of difficulty in R&R'ing a 3.5 engine in an '07 Charger? I haven't even looked under the HOOD of one yet, but I just got a call from a friend who has a friend that needs one changed. Any help or opinions would be mucho appreciated.

Posted By: SKR8PN

Re: Late model Chrysler techs, I have a question..... - 12/24/09 07:24 PM

Anybody done one yet?

Posted By: mod381

Re: Late model Chrysler techs, I have a question..... - 12/24/09 08:09 PM

It's not too bad to do. I have done 1 and it took about a day to do.

Posted By: 69MOPE

Re: Late model Chrysler techs, I have a question..... - 12/24/09 08:27 PM

If it is a AWD you won't believe how bad a job it is to do! 2WD looks easy but the AWD one I did took 35 hours.

Posted By: SKR8PN

Re: Late model Chrysler techs, I have a question..... - 12/24/09 09:03 PM

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If it is a AWD you won't believe how bad a job it is to do! 2WD looks easy but the AWD one I did took 35 hours.

Reckon I better find out if it is an AWD car.

Posted By: DustyChicken

Re: Late model Chrysler techs, I have a question..... - 12/25/09 07:51 AM

Easier than the Hemis. Still a big job no matter what the drivetrain. I'd recommend pulling the radiator core support and front fascia (It just bolts on with a couple screws). so you can pull it straight forward instead of up and over.

Note that I am not a heavy line tech, just an electrical guy who does the occasional heavy line job.

Posted By: Magnumguy

Re: Late model Chrysler techs, I have a question..... - 12/25/09 04:49 PM

One gone bad already?

Posted By: SALEM1912

Re: Late model Chrysler techs, I have a question..... - 12/28/09 02:57 AM

Yea what went wrong. I've done rockers shafts that have rotated and cut oil supply to lifters.

Posted By: mod381

Re: Late model Chrysler techs, I have a question..... - 12/28/09 03:52 AM

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If it is a AWD you won't believe how bad a job it is to do! 2WD looks easy but the AWD one I did took 35 hours.

Should have said the one I did was 2wd. It spun a rod bearing and was knocking.