09RT Posted May 3, 2020 Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 I have to replace the condenser / radiator support which will involve tearing down quite a bit of the front-end. While everything is apart, what are some other things I should tackle? My journey is a 2009 3.5L V6 with about 120K on it. Some things I've thought about are: 1) Engine mounts 2) Spark plugs (I've already replaced the forward 3 - I just need to get to the back 3). 3) Belts Anything else that should be added / removed from the list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted May 3, 2020 Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 transmission service,coolant replacement, 09RT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhareFred Posted May 3, 2020 Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 Has the timing belt been done yet? Due at 100 K 09RT and 2late4u 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09RT Posted May 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 @2late4u - The transmission is also on my list. The original pan was damaged, broke the seal and the fluid leaked out. I have a replacement pan and new filter. I just need some RTV sealant and transmission fluid for that job. Is there anything else with the transmission I should look at? @OhareFred - Good call on the timing belt. I just watched some videos online and it looks like I need a whole kit (timing belt, hydraulic press, tensioner pulley and water pump + gasket). Any recommended kits? Any to stay away from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09RT Posted May 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 I've been looking at timing belt kits all morning and the reviews of the part quality in the kits do not make the kits look like they're worth it. Almost all of the kits with reviews featuring pictures showed the replacement tensioner pulley for the serpentine belt broken in two after 'x' amount of miles and trashing the engine. Considering the pulley tensioner on my Journey made it past 100K with no issues, I think simply replacing the bearing in the pulley wheel itself and keeping the stock tensioner is a much better idea. I'm not as sure about reconditioning the water pump - I may try to find that separately somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted May 3, 2020 Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 Why not use Mopar for the timing belt water pump combo? Gates isn't supposed be to bad either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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