How to Install a Timing Cover on a 3.7L Engine on 2008 Dodge Ram 1500?

Clean the surface of the timing chain cover and engine block using rubbing alcohol and do not use oils or abrasive tools just to prevent damage. The factory anaerobic sealer for the 3.7L engine needs to be replaced with Mopar(R) Engine Grey RTV and a gasket. Check the conditions of the water passage o-rings and swap them if they need to be replaced. Use a strip of Mopar(R) Grey Engine RTV sealer that's about 3 to 4 mm wide on the edge of the front cover. Put the cover in place, align it with the holes and tighten the bolts to 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.) in the correct order. Subsequently, place the disappearing nuts on the crankshaft damper, fit the A/C compressor, generator and accessory drive belt tensioner assembly. After that, fit the radiator hose at the top and the bottom, both heater hoses and secure the electric fan shroud with the viscous fan drive assembly. In the end, fill the cooling system and join the negative end of the battery.

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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Timing Cover Part Number: 53021323AJ
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover - Timing Case; Engine Timing Cover; Front Cover; Cover Timing Case See Notes; Cover Timing Case See Note; Cover Timing Case
- Replaces: 53021323AH
- Item Weight: 15.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 19.8 x 19.8 x 8.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53021323AJ
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Timing Cover Part Number: 5134142AF
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover - Timing; Engine Timing Cover; Front Cover; Cover Kit Timing
- Replaces: 5134142AD, 5134142AG, 5134142AE, 5134142AB, 5134142AC
- Item Weight: 22.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 24.2 x 14.8 x 6.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5134142AF
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, TRX, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Timing Cover Part Number: 53021238AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover - Chain Case; Engine Timing Cover; Front Cover; Cover Chain Case Includes Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 11; See Notes.
- Item Weight: 16.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 25.5 x 23.3 x 7.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53021238AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Timing Cover Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Install a Timing Cover on a 3.7L Engine on 2008 Dodge Ram 1500?
A: Clean the surface of the timing chain cover and engine block using rubbing alcohol and do not use oils or abrasive tools just to prevent damage. The factory anaerobic sealer for the 3.7L engine needs to be replaced with Mopar(R) Engine Grey RTV and a gasket. Check the conditions of the water passage o-rings and swap them if they need to be replaced. Use a strip of Mopar(R) Grey Engine RTV sealer that's about 3 to 4 mm wide on the edge of the front cover. Put the cover in place, align it with the holes and tighten the bolts to 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.) in the correct order. Subsequently, place the disappearing nuts on the crankshaft damper, fit the A/C compressor, generator and accessory drive belt tensioner assembly. After that, fit the radiator hose at the top and the bottom, both heater hoses and secure the electric fan shroud with the viscous fan drive assembly. In the end, fill the cooling system and join the negative end of the battery.