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GKR - 09 Feb 2005 04:28 GMT

This past week my engine light came on & I began to hear a small clicking
sound. I made an appointment at a shop I trust, but before the appt, the
click became a loud metallic rattling sound & the car died. I was able to
make it my driveway, but had it towed to a dealership from there.

They are telling me that there is sludge in the engine & I need a new one.
I have the extended warranty, but they have called in adjuster to see if
they are going to cover it or not.

I do not have any service receipts due to moving (military) etc & they are
now claiming it is my fault. I have kept it routinely serviced & have
noticed that this seems to be a recurring problem with intrepids. Mine is
a 2001.

Any advice? Same problems?

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Dan C - 09 Feb 2005 04:45 GMT

> I do not have any service receipts due to moving (military) etc & they are
> now claiming it is my fault. I have kept it routinely serviced & have
> noticed that this seems to be a recurring problem with intrepids. Mine is
> a 2001.

You didn't say what engine or how many miles are on it, but I believe the
2.7 motor is "famous" for sludging up and failing. Not sure at what
mileage that usually occurs. That could be your problem, and there are
others in here that will probably give you more information than I can...

I have a 2001 with the 3.2 motor (only 35,000 miles) and it has not had
any problems whatsoever.

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GKR - 09 Feb 2005 04:56 GMT

I have a 2.7L V6. I bought it with 26000-27000 miles on it & it now has
58350 on it.

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Dan C - 09 Feb 2005 12:37 GMT

> I have a 2.7L V6. I bought it with 26000-27000 miles on it & it now has
> 58350 on it.

Well, it may indeed have the well-known "sludging" problem that the 2.7 is
known for. You'll have to have someone confirm that, but it sounds right.

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midnightbluert@hotmail.com - 09 Feb 2005 15:09 GMT

I have the 2.7 with 40K with no problems yet. But I have used synthetic
oil. I also have a 3.3 with 150,000+ that a bolt hasn't been turned on
and it doesn't use a drop of oil either.

Bill

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Larry Crites - 09 Feb 2005 18:57 GMT

My 1999 Intrepid w/2.7 has 96,500 miles on it. I bought it at 91,700. Guess
it was well taken care of, and I now have synthetic in it.

Larry
Behold Beware Believe

| I have the 2.7 with 40K with no problems yet. But I have used synthetic
| oil. I also have a 3.3 with 150,000+ that a bolt hasn't been turned on
| and it doesn't use a drop of oil either.
|
| Bill

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GKR - 10 Feb 2005 21:14 GMT

I just got back from the dealership that has my car. I went to see the
adjustor while he was there. Not only would they not let me see the
adjustor, but they wouldn't tell me anything. My last 2 services have used
Valvoline synthetic 10W30. The service dept told me that I was not supposed
to use over 5W30, but that the synthetic or regular would not have made a
difference. Two hours later they have called to say that my extended
warranty is void due to gross negligence because I cant produce more than
my last two service receipts. As many problems as I have found with this
type engine, and the service guy even saying this type engine has a bad
history, I am having serious issues.

I guess the main problem is that I was not allowed to speak to the
adjustor.

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GUNNER - 10 Feb 2005 23:05 GMT

> I just got back from the dealership that has my car. I went to see the
> adjustor while he was there. Not only would they not let me see the
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> I guess the main problem is that I was not allowed to speak to the
> adjustor.

Sorry to hear that.
Do you have a Chrysler service contract or a aftermarket contract?
We have to call with the $ amount before we can make repairs on the 2.7
There has been more than one time when the repair has totaled the car.
If this is the case the service contract company should have to pay of
the total. Keeping records is not law in most states. It isn't here in
Ohio.
You can also call Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997 and raise the roof. What
is the worse that can happen? they say no.

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GKR - 11 Feb 2005 04:58 GMT

I actually have the Chrysler extended warranty. I have called and spoken to
4 people at different Chrysler numbers & they have said the same thing. NO.
It is not a law in NC to keep records nor does my contract must show proof
of all servicing.

I guess the car is getting towed back to my residence at this point. Until
I can find someone to charge me less than $6500 + labor and taxes. Thansk
for the help everyone!

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Dan C - 11 Feb 2005 12:41 GMT

> I actually have the Chrysler extended warranty. I have called and spoken to
> 4 people at different Chrysler numbers & they have said the same thing. NO.
> It is not a law in NC to keep records nor does my contract must show proof
> of all servicing.

Sounds like the car is covered then. What's the problem?

> I guess the car is getting towed back to my residence at this point. Until
> I can find someone to charge me less than $6500 + labor and taxes. Thansk
> for the help everyone!

I don't understand this... Make them honor the warranty. What are you
doing?

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Sarge - 11 Feb 2005 17:37 GMT

"GKR" wrote in message "I actually have the Chrysler extended warranty. I
have called and spoken to 4 people at different Chrysler numbers & they have
said the same thing. NO. It is not a law in NC to keep records nor does my
contract must show proof of all servicing.

I guess the car is getting towed back to my residence at this point. Until I
can find someone to charge me less than $6500 + labor and taxes. Thansk for
the help everyone!"

Is there a lemon law in your state? I would have an attorney make a few
calls and write a few letters. I would also place a complaint with the
Better Business Bureau. Park the car with signs hanging on it how the
dealership and Chrysler will not honor the warranty. They hate when the
local media gets hold of this. It makes them look bad and they don't like
it.

Sarge

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maxpower - 11 Feb 2005 19:02 GMT

> "GKR" wrote in message "I actually have the Chrysler extended warranty. I
> have called and spoken to 4 people at different Chrysler numbers & they have
> said the same thing. NO. It is not a law in NC to keep records nor does my
> contract must show proof of all servicing.

Extended warranties exclude neglect and does not pay for lack of maintenance
issues., Not saying that the car was not properly maintained, and not saying
it was, But if it is sludged up and there is only 2 reciepts, and probably
never had the car at the dealer, You have to ask yourself...is it neglect?

> I guess the car is getting towed back to my residence at this point. Until I
> can find someone to charge me less than $6500 + labor and taxes. Thansk for
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> Better Business Bureau. Park the car with signs hanging on it how the
> dealership and Chrysler will not honor the warranty.

Lemon law does not apply to this. And when you put a sign on the window,
make sure you hang the oil reciepts up with it.

They hate when the

> local media gets hold of this. It makes them look bad and they don't like
> it.
>
> Sarge

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MrTeutonic - 08 Mar 2005 05:29 GMT

GKR Wrote:

> ... I have ... noticed that this seems to be a recurring problem wit
> intrepids. Mine is
> a 2001.
>
> Any advice? Same problems?

I have a 2001 2.7 engine with 135,000miles - running o.k.
Recurring problem: check this out:

http://www.datatown.com/chrysler/

Excerpt from letter - "It?s not the consumers who are "defective" i
following maintenance schedules; it?s the 2.7L engine. Ask what change
Chrysler made in the 2.7L engine when it went from a 3 year/36,000 mil
warranty in 2002 to a 7 year/70,000 mile warranty in 2003 to preven
the below 70,000 mile failures so common in 1998-2002 models? Ask wh
Toyota, Volkswagen and yes, Mercedes, owners are given extende
warranties for engine oil sludge damage but not 2.7L Chrysler owners?"

Good luck

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MrTeutonic

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