I know what route I'm taking if/when I need to replace mine. The cost of the newer version alone is reason enough, let alone the improvements to the design. I say go 14 and be happy.

 

Good video. Now I need to go look at which one the dealer installed on my 2013. It likely was the older version since it was a warranty repair.

 

I like his videos, I just didn't see him address whether one was "actually better" than the other. He's not doing long term tests or tracking the failures. It would seem like the original '14 wouldn't be good since they fail from the factory, and the fact they modified the assembly over time sounds promising.
I'm 80% sure I'll go with the newer replacement, barring any installation issues (which is why I think some of the replacements quickly fail).

Hoping to hear from others who upgraded and haven't had to worry about it any more.

Dealer just changed the driver side head and now it's just a chain of smaller issues that the dealer says are unrelated but they had to "get touched" in the job. I see both sides of the argument but... chrysler...

 

I like his videos, I just didn't see him address whether one was "actually better" than the other. He's not doing long term tests or tracking the failures. It would seem like the original '14 wouldn't be good since they fail from the factory, and the fact they modified the assembly over time sounds promising.
I'm 80% sure I'll go with the newer replacement, barring any installation issues (which is why I think some of the replacements quickly fail).

Hoping to hear from others who upgraded and haven't had to worry about it any more.

Dealer just changed the driver side head and now it's just a chain of smaller issues that the dealer says are unrelated but they had to "get touched" in the job. I see both sides of the argument but... chrysler...

there have been several updates on the 14 part since it was introduced. I would make sure I got the latest one if i were getting one replaced.

 

Well, today is the day. I can "fix" this issue and wait for the next one...

 

Anyone remove the sensors and apply their own loctite to insure they don't leak? Looks like a 1/4" gap from the oil pressure sensor to the housing the way they installed it.

 

Nope, not required. If I remember right it is a NPT thread which is an effective method all on it's for sealing pipe thread, or in this case the sensor.

 

Thanks, must be NPT tapered thread so it'll only go in a certain distance till it's fully seated.

Now to determine how much water to let out.