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I have a 2008 R/T that has been misfiring for a few months now, a mechanic has diagnosed the problem as a camshaft failure. The quote for the repair ranged from $1,500-$3,000 (if I recall correctly). I would love to replace the cam and lifters (I'm assuming I must/might as well replace them too) myself/with some help from a family member, but I'm sort of lost on how to go about it.
My first problem is that I'm not sure how to go about tearing down the engine to get to the exactly. I believe I could do the replacement with the block still in the car, which would entail removing the front bumper, then the radiator, then the belt (and all the components running on the belt) then timing chain (making sure to have the arrow pointing up and aligned, dot facing left or right {cant remember which}, and then I could remove the current worn camshaft and lubes up a new one and put it in.
Another problem I face is I don't exactly know how I would replace the lifters. Do I just remove the valve cover and do the ol' switcheroo?
Lastly, the only problem left I can think of is the matter of which camshaft and lifters to chose. I wouldn't mind extra performance, but I'm looking for parts that will give at least equal performance with the stock parts, and preferably equal or better quality that will last many miles. However I also want a good price, looking at a budget of up to $800 or so.
Part of me feels as if I should just have a master mechanic do this, but I also think that myself and a mechanically inclined family member could tackle this task well within a weekend with all the parts and tools needed at our disposal.
Any advice and tips would be appreciated. Thank you!
My first problem is that I'm not sure how to go about tearing down the engine to get to the exactly. I believe I could do the replacement with the block still in the car, which would entail removing the front bumper, then the radiator, then the belt (and all the components running on the belt) then timing chain (making sure to have the arrow pointing up and aligned, dot facing left or right {cant remember which}, and then I could remove the current worn camshaft and lubes up a new one and put it in.
Another problem I face is I don't exactly know how I would replace the lifters. Do I just remove the valve cover and do the ol' switcheroo?
Lastly, the only problem left I can think of is the matter of which camshaft and lifters to chose. I wouldn't mind extra performance, but I'm looking for parts that will give at least equal performance with the stock parts, and preferably equal or better quality that will last many miles. However I also want a good price, looking at a budget of up to $800 or so.
Part of me feels as if I should just have a master mechanic do this, but I also think that myself and a mechanically inclined family member could tackle this task well within a weekend with all the parts and tools needed at our disposal.
Any advice and tips would be appreciated. Thank you!