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2006 Dodge Stratus Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Timing belt, Water pump.
Mileage: 115,000 miles.

Asked on September 15, 2011

Why did my car shut down??

I was driving and engine light came on, immediately the car shut down and i coasted into parking lot. I have a new battery, and it has gas. The engine is turning like it wants to start but just doesnt.
Avatar Asked by tifney_qt

Answer

Replied on September 15, 2011

It could be the main relay or the fuel pump.
Have the fuel pressure and relay checked and let me knwo how it goes.

Tiny Answered by DrCranknWrench (expert)
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Replied on September 16, 2011

said it was timing belt. said i would have to change water pump too. gave me a quote of 450. does that sound right?

Tiny Response from tifney_qt
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Replied on September 17, 2011

Well, if the timing belt completely failed, there may be severe engine damage that might require a rebuild.
Before you have the work down, have a cylinder compression and leakdown test performed on all cylinders. This will ensure that the valves did not hit the pistons and you won't be getting into a money pit.
The water pump is easy to replace whne doing the timing belt and I would reccomend that along with a timing belt kit. A kit includes a new trensoner and idler pulley as well as some other parts and all the accesories belts. This should not change the labor at all.

As far as the estimate, it seems fair, I did it with the 4 cylinder engine. It came to $422.86.

Parts $110.86
labor hours 6 hr@ $52/hr
rate $312.00

I hope this helps you out.
Take care.

Tiny Answered by DrCranknWrench (expert)
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