Thanks. I have the 2.7 and the car is in excellent condition. I have the oil changed religiously and only by my mechanic. I will probably go ahead and have the chain and water pump changed as I plan on keeping the car for awhile.
Geoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Actually, the 2.7L engine IS an interference engine, unlike the 3.3L in the 1996 model. A 2000 Intrepid came with either the 2.7L or the 3.2L. To answer the OP's question, there is no recommended service interval on the 2.7s timing chain and water pump. There is, however, a significant issue with their failure on these engines, which some have alleged is due to an oil sludging problem. There have been reports of people exceeding 150,000 miles on the original chain, provided oil change maintenance is performed early using quality materials. Unfortunately, the only way to really check on the condition of your particular chain is to disassemble the timing cover, at which point a refresh of the chain and water pump only makes sense. My advice to you is to weigh this in terms of your budget. Since the [...] Web: <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dodge_intrepid> Subscribe: <mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribe: <mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Moderator: <mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dodge_intrepid/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
