2012 Ram 3500 Engine Parts

This table covers the camshafts that open the valves. Read more

6 Camshaft parts for the 2012 Ram 3500 come from 2 brands — MELLING and SKP. The "Popular" part is MELLING MC1403.

The High Performance section lists 4 options from MELLING — engineered beyond original-equipment specification. MELLING 23107 is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, MELLING and SKP supply 2 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MELLING MC1403.

Part numbers include MELLING MC1403, MELLING 23107 and MELLING 23108, among others listed above.

This table covers the Camshaft bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

6 Camshaft Bearing parts for the 2012 Ram 3500 come from 4 brands — ENGINETECH, DURA-BOND, SEALED POWER and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH CC487.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH CC487, SEALED POWER 1935M and DURA-BOND PD41, among others listed above.

This table covers the Camshaft hardware kits. Read more

2 Camshaft Hardware Kit parts for the 2012 Ram 3500 come from ENGINETECH.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH HK120 and ENGINETECH HK1204.

This table covers the Camshaft plugs. Typical signs include a leak at the drain or glow-plug hole, or a plug that has rounded off. Replace the crush washer and torque to the spec in the notes. Read more

2 Camshaft Plug parts for the 2012 Ram 3500 come from 2 brands — MELLING and MOPAR.

Listed part numbers: MELLING MEP334 and MOPAR 6507663AA.

This table covers the Camshaft Retainer / Thrust plates. Typical signs include warpage, cracks, or a plate that no longer locates the assembly. Confirm which plate the notes describe — backing plates, clutch plates and strike plates are different parts. Read more

2 Camshaft Retainer / Thrust Plate parts are listed for the 2012 Ram 3500, from MELLING and MOPAR.

This group includes MELLING MD200 and MOPAR 53022178AE.

This table covers the Circular / Semi-Circular plugs. Typical signs include a leak at the drain or glow-plug hole, or a plug that has rounded off. Replace the crush washer and torque to the spec in the notes. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Ram 3500 — ELRING B16450.

This table covers the connecting rods between each piston and the crankshaft. Read more

2 Connecting Rod parts for the 2012 Ram 3500 come from ENGINETECH.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH ECR112 and ENGINETECH ECR112N.

This table covers the bearings in the connecting-rod big ends. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

15 Connecting Rod Bearing parts for the 2012 Ram 3500 come from 4 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, KING ENGINE BEARINGS, ENGINETECH and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH BB111J.

The High Performance section: 4 options from KING ENGINE BEARINGS and MAHLE / CLEVITE. KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR8032XPN is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 11 parts, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, ENGINETECH, KING ENGINE BEARINGS and 1 other brand. A representative part number is ENGINETECH BB111J.

This table covers the Connecting Rod bolts. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Ram 3500 — MOPAR 6506335AA.

This table covers lower / conversion gasket sets for oil-pan and related joints. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

8 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts for the 2012 Ram 3500 come from 8 brands — ENGINETECH, FEL-PRO, AJUSA and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH CR345CSA.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH CR345CSA, FEL-PRO CS26284 and AJUSA 54321500, among others listed above.

This table covers the crankshafts that turn piston motion into rotation. Read more

2 Crankshaft parts for the 2012 Ram 3500 come from 2 brands — ENGINETECH and MOPAR.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH 139650 and MOPAR 53021302BC.

This table covers the main bearings that support the crankshaft in the block. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

9 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts are listed for the 2012 Ram 3500, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, MOPAR, ENGINETECH and 1 other brand. ENGINETECH BC115J carries the "Popular" badge.

High Performance: 2 parts, from MAHLE / CLEVITE. A representative part number is MAHLE / CLEVITE MS2220H.

The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from MOPAR, MAHLE / CLEVITE, ENGINETECH and 1 other brand. ENGINETECH BC115J is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH BC115J, MAHLE / CLEVITE MS2220H and MAHLE / CLEVITE MS2220HX, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap bolts. Read more

This group shows a single part: ARP 2445400.

This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Crankshaft Main Bearing seal surface. Read more

This group shows a single part: VICTOR REINZ 711347800.

This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface. Read more

2 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 2012 Ram 3500, from FEL-PRO and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 16230 and MAHLE / CLEVITE A351.

This table covers the Crankshaft Repair Sleeve tools. This is a service tool, not a wear part — match the application in the notes. Read more

2 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve Tool parts are listed for the 2012 Ram 3500, from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 16328 and VICTOR REINZ 711620300.

This table covers the front and rear seals that keep oil in at the crankshaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

20 Crankshaft Seal parts are listed for the 2012 Ram 3500, from APEX, ELRING, NATIONAL and 8 other brands. APEX ATC2751 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Crankshaft Seal. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

This group shows a single part: ELRING 907600.

This table covers the Cylinder Deactivation Delete Block-Off plugs. Typical signs include a leak at the drain or glow-plug hole, or a plug that has rounded off. Replace the crush washer and torque to the spec in the notes. Read more

This group shows a single part: MELLING MEP337.

This table covers the Cylinder Deactivation solenoids. Typical signs include a harsh or missing shift, or a code for this solenoid circuit. Check resistance and the connector before dropping the pan for a solenoid. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Ram 3500 — WELLS 3N2001.

This table covers the cylinder heads that close the top of the block. Read more

6 Cylinder Head parts are listed for the 2012 Ram 3500, from MOPAR and ENGINETECH. MOPAR 68280503AF carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes MOPAR 68280503AF, ENGINETECH CH1013R and ENGINETECH CH1014R and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Cylinder Head Alignment Dowel pins. Read more

This group shows a single part: MOPAR 5203466.

This table covers the bolts that clamp the cylinder head to the block. Read more

6 Cylinder Head Bolt parts for the 2012 Ram 3500 come from 6 brands — ENGINETECH, FEL-PRO, ARP and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH HB228.

This group includes ENGINETECH HB228, FEL-PRO ES72200 and ARP 2444300 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the head gaskets that seal the block to the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

22 Cylinder Head Gasket parts for the 2012 Ram 3500 come from 8 brands — ENGINETECH, MOPAR, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH HCR57LB.

This table covers multi-piece gasket sets for a cylinder-head job. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

9 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts for the 2012 Ram 3500 come from 7 brands — FEL-PRO, ENGINETECH, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO HS26423PT.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO HS26423PT, MAHLE / CLEVITE HS54418B and APEX AHS11089, among others listed above.

This table covers the Cylinder Head plugs. Typical signs include a leak at the drain or glow-plug hole, or a plug that has rounded off. Replace the crush washer and torque to the spec in the notes. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Ram 3500 — MOPAR 68060349AA.

This table covers the Cylinder Head Spacer shims. Read more

4 Cylinder Head Spacer Shim parts for the 2012 Ram 3500 come from 2 brands — ENGINETECH and SBI.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH CHS1057L, ENGINETECH CHS1057R and SBI 2302162L, among others listed above.

This table covers the block heaters that warm the coolant or oil in cold weather. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Ram 3500 — MOPAR 5149022AC.

This table covers the Engine covers. Read more

2 Engine Cover parts for the 2012 Ram 3500 come from MOPAR.

This group includes MOPAR 68196979AA and MOPAR 68196978AA.

This table covers full gasket kits covering the joints opened in an engine rebuild. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

5 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts for the 2012 Ram 3500 come from 5 brands — ENGINETECH, AJUSA, FEL-PRO and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH CR345K2.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH CR345K2, AJUSA 50548700 and FEL-PRO 2603187, among others listed above.

This table covers the Engine rebuild kits. Read more

2 Engine Rebuild Kit parts for the 2012 Ram 3500 come from ENGINETECH.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH MKCR345BP and ENGINETECH RCCR345CP.

This table covers the exhaust valves that let combustion gas out of the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

6 Exhaust Valve parts are listed for the 2012 Ram 3500, from ENGINETECH, MELLING, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 3 other brands. ENGINETECH V4459 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes ENGINETECH V4459, MELLING V3195 and MAHLE / CLEVITE 2114677 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Expansion plugs. Typical signs include a leak at the drain or glow-plug hole, or a plug that has rounded off. Replace the crush washer and torque to the spec in the notes. Read more

3 Expansion Plug parts for the 2012 Ram 3500 come from 2 brands — MELLING and ENGINETECH.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH PK345, MELLING MPE903BR and MELLING MPE902BR.

This table covers the crankshaft pulleys / harmonic balancers at the front of the engine. Read more

3 Harmonic Balancer parts for the 2012 Ram 3500 come from 3 brands — ATP, DAYCO and PIONEER.

Listed part numbers: ATP 102348, DAYCO PB1718N and PIONEER DA7035.

This table covers the Intake manifolds. Typical signs include an exhaust tick, a vacuum leak, or a gasket that has burned through. Replace the gaskets and hardware; a warped flange will leak with a new gasket alone. Read more

3 Intake Manifold parts are listed for the 2012 Ram 3500, from MOPAR, SKP and VAICO.

This group includes MOPAR 68194114AA, SKP SKV330534 and VAICO V330534.

This table covers the Intake Manifold actuators. Typical signs include a door or range that will not move, or a click with no motion. Confirm the command signal before replacing the actuator — a failed module looks the same. Read more

2 Intake Manifold Actuator parts for the 2012 Ram 3500 come from 2 brands — DORMAN and MOPAR.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 911933 and MOPAR 53022137AJ.

This table covers the gaskets between the intake manifold and the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

8 Intake Manifold Gasket parts for the 2012 Ram 3500 come from 6 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, ELRING, FEL-PRO and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO MS97089.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO MS97089, MAHLE / CLEVITE MIS20455 and APEX AMS11890, among others listed above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Intake Plenum. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Ram 3500 — AJUSA 01698200.

This table covers the intake valves that let air (and fuel, on port-injected engines) into the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

5 Intake Valve parts are listed for the 2012 Ram 3500, from ENGINETECH, MELLING, MOPAR and 2 other brands. ENGINETECH V4458 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes ENGINETECH V4458, MELLING V3194 and MOPAR 53022087AD and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the mounts that hold the engine to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

8 Motor Mount parts are listed for the 2012 Ram 3500, from DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL, ANCHOR, PIONEER and 1 other brand. DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A5873 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A5873, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A5874 and ANCHOR 3468, among others listed above.

This table covers the brackets that mount the Motor Mount. Typical signs include a cracked mount, a rattle, or a bracket that no longer holds alignment. Confirm position in the notes. Many brackets look alike and bolt to different corners. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Ram 3500 — MOPAR 68413695AA.

This table covers the Motor Mount kits. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Ram 3500 — ANCHOR 300817.