1999 Dodge Intrepid engine failure

Tiny
KAHNE9
  • MEMBER
  • 1999 DODGE INTREPID
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 102,000 MILES
I recently purchased a 1999 Intrepid with 102000 miles on the engine. After driving less than 200 miles the engine failed. I had another engine placed in the car and in less than 300 miles the engine failed. Is there a major problem with these engines.
Sunday, February 24th, 2008 AT 6:34 PM

3 Replies

Tiny
BMRFIXIT
  • MECHANIC
  • 19,053 POSTS
What size engine you have?
In general they are a good engines
what is the reason for failure
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, February 25th, 2008 AT 5:33 PM
Tiny
KAHNE9
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
2.7 V6 not sure what made them fail
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 AT 4:44 PM
Tiny
BMRFIXIT
  • MECHANIC
  • 19,053 POSTS
Check timing it may jumped on you also check the cam and crank sensors if they in sync you need a scanner for that
try this disconnect the cam shaft and crank car to start
good luck
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 AT 4:57 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Content

Turn Over an Engine by Hand | Bar Over
VIDEO
Turn Over an Engine by Hand | Bar Over
Instructional repair video
Code Reading
GUIDE
Code Reading
A check engine light, also known as a service engine light, or a MIL (malfunction indicator light) is designed to let you know there is a problem with one of your car's...
VIEW MORE