>From Jasper's website (an engine rebuilding company) regarding Chrysler's policy on replacing 2.7L engines. I got this from the MML.
--Geoff - Here is the deal on getting money for a 2.7 Chrysler engine replacement. This is from Jasper's web site: Chrysler hired the Impartial Services Group (ISG) out of Texas to negotiate settlements of claims. We do suggest you contact the ISG at 866-332-3746 to see what they will offer you. Tell them you got their number from the Center for Auto Safety - it seems to help. If you don't like the offer, make a counter offer as they may increase the amount. --Oil starvation is a problem with this engine, so JASPER installs the newest design oil line which has a larger diameter pipe to allow more oil flow and better lubrication. The newer design pipe has one gentle bend opposed to the original which had two 90-degree bends which tends to restrict to oil flow. --To prevent bearing failure JASPER installs aluminum rod & main bearings instead of tri-metal bearings. The aluminum bearings conform to the mating surface more completely, which provides more exact clearances. The aluminum bearings are also more corrosion resistant. The original tri-metal bearings were prone to not conform well, which led to dirt and debris becoming lodged in the bearing due to excessive bearing clearances. --Water pumps on this engine have been known to leak or fail. One of the issues leading up to this was due to the timing chain tensioner. It would apply more tension to the chain then was needed, causing stress on the water pump. JASPER installs a later design tensioner, which applies the right amount of tension on the timing chain and reduces the stress on the water pump. JASPER also updates increases the number of needle bearings for the pump in order to handle the load and updates the gasket material to help seal the pump to the block. --With the use of an MLS gasket, the standards for machining on the head and block have been increased to insure that the gasket can seal properly. This is to help prevent coolant from entering the oil cavities causing damage to the engine. ----Jasper does not install the cam gear balancer due to a bulletin from Chrysler effective 12/14/01 stating it is not needed and not serviced from this time forward. --DO NOT REMOVE FROM CORE AND INSTALL ON JASPER'S ENGINE. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] 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/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dodge_intrepid/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> 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/
