Eco diesel head replacement

[andrewbedor]

Hey I am working on a 2015 ram 1500 3.0 eco diesel and wondering if there are any issue people have run into doing that repair or any tips

 

[Johnmaynard]

I have done a couple of them. Have you read the service info? It’s very important. It helps if you pull the cab off of the truck

 

[andrewbedor]

Thank you i only have identifix at work they have repair info but would you recommend a different source?

 

[Johnmaynard]

I have always used the Chrysler info. I’m a master tech with them. There are special tool’s involved

 

[67_Valiant]

I would agree with John.

I've done it the other way (without removing the cab), and used AllData DIY. It can be done this way, but requires a lot of leaning over into the engine compartment, so hopefully you have a good back!

IIRC, the special tools are the camshaft lock (for timing), timing chain tensioner pin(s), angle torque wrench and the head alignment tool to ensure the head is square with the front of the block (to ensure a flat mating surface). After rebuilding a few of these, I just broke down and bought the Miller tool set which makes life much easier.

While you are in there, it wouldn't hurt to replace the turbo cooling hose...

 

[Johnmaynard]

As far as the turbo hose what I do is replace the fibber portion with a silicone hose.