Timing belt replacement Dodge Stratus 2.4L 2006 4 Cylinder Water pump Install Remove Replace
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.ย. 2024
- Timing belt replacement Dodge Stratus 2.4L 2006 4 Cylinder Water pump. Check out your timing belt kit choices on Amazon. amzn.to/1HlP7xB
Become a fan! / fixingcarsandstuff
2020 has really shown me I needed to be better prepared for the future, start saving/investing now. Use some of that money U saved by watching DIY videos to plan for the future. Click to get started today.
Etrade - refer.etrade.n...
Get 2 free stocks with:
Webull - act.webull.com...
Special tool to hold camshaft can be seen here on Amazon
www.amazon.com/...
Remove Replace Install How To Change.
Chrysler has used this engine for several years and models, I have listed some below, clearance may be more of an issue on some models (i.e. the PT Cruiser has terrible clearance for the timing belt.)
2001 - 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser
2007 - 2010 GAZ-31105 Volga
1996 - 2007 Dodge Caravan
1995 - 2006 Chrysler Sebring
2002 - 2005 Jeep Liberty
2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Like the Facebook page, find me here. / fixingcarsandstuff
This Channel provides videos for informational purposes only and cannot be held liable for injury, damage, problems that arise when trying to duplicate steps shown in videos. I will make a small commission from Amazon if you purchase anything
through the link.
Outtro music snippet, by: joshwoodward.com/ Good To Go - Josh Woodward
creative commons license.
Replacing Timing Belt • Timing belt replacement
These are the most reliable car chrysler ever made & engines
Have a 2006 Stratus 2.4 with 210,000 and still going. Engine never had problems, but other parts are junk. One of the dumbest things they went with was using a plastic mount for the radiator filler neck. There was a hair line leak where the radiator hose connected. I was able to tear that part in half with my hands. It felt like ripping up wet cardboard. But overall I've been happy with the engine. It loves synthetic oil.
Great video. Neighbor asked me to get their car ready for sale and the water pump was the task.. Just a note for a DIY like myself. Remove the engine mount and the side mount bolts. Adjusting the engine up and down is tremendous advantage in accessing the bolts on various brackets on the front of the engine. also need to remove all line fasteners thatfor lines that pass in front of the engine. This video is spot on, thanks again. Max
This video was really done properly. I liked the details - using the whiteout to mark the positions of the timing gears; inserting the long bolt into the pump etc. very informative and thanks. I was actually in search of removing and installing front struts on a Dodge Stratus and some idiot made the dumbest videos that left me more ignorant than before I viewed them, so it is refreshing to have come across your video so well done.
I've got a 2001 Dodge Stratus and it has been a nightmare with an array of problems that just seem to pop-up randomly every other month. Tomorrow I gotta replace the serpentine belt. Watching this video clarified every question I had. Let me tell you that you are doing an awesome job posting up these videos for us DIY'ers. May God continue to bless you with your talents. Thank you for sharing this video to the world.
Big Mike
Mark the belt with paint in relation to each cam and crank sprocket. then count the teeth, transfer the marks to new belt. It 100% makes belt install simpler and spot on.
Thank you very much for taking the time to capture this video. I just finished a water pump on a 2000 cirrus. I would not have tried this until I watched this video... You made this job a success.
Great video, have done this job but in the driveway, without a lift, Got it done with a few choice words. Awesome camera angles.
Good job Man ! Thank-you ! Like an "Old Guy" used to tell me as I worked. " Kid I think it would be easier if you would just take the gas cap off and drive a new car under it." I do believe Dean would be right again on this job....
Seems like my motor is too close to the pass side? The balancer pulley will not slide far enough to come off the crankshaft. The motor mount is off completely and the motor is just hanging from the 2 rear motor mounts and it`s still hitting the car frame.
So far your video has been very valuable.
Amaizing bro thank you so much for this video..,,, just exactly all I needed...if you can keep making dodge stratus videos it would be even better because I'm trying to make all the change I can make to my car...thank you so much
Excellent video and thanks for sharing your tips about the job. Marking the timing cover and cam sprockets was especially helpful.
Great video. Helped with the steps of what needs to come off. But then, at the end you recommend using a hammer on the balancer/pulley and then using the crank bolt to install it??? While I did this method many times in my youth, the one time an older mechanic was there hanging out, said "absolutely do not use the crank bolt to install that! Get a balancer install tool." Didn't listen... Not a 2000 miles later the motor blew apart. We had installed a gear drive to replace the timing chain. We figured we did something wrong with the gear drive but turned out that the crank bolt threads had stripped, the balancer walked off a bit and then the gear drive fell apart. Expensive motor to junk because we took a shortcut😒
Great video.. Just bought my moms stratus and it needs the timing belt replaced asap. Thanks for the video =)
Best video I have see so far, but I didn't see how the rear cam pulley came off. The front is a piece of cake. I have been at this whole thing a little while and I don't recommend it to anyone. Just because you can it don't mean you should.
Yes, I agree with everyone - great vid - very informative --- HOWEVER --- and that's a big HOWEVER, you spent very little time on the put it back together project!!!! My 06 Stratus is a 2nd vehicle, thank goodness because it's been on jacks in my driveway for two days now. I keep coming back to your video, and one other on the '06 year model....and to my amazement, I have gotten all the way to the water pump!!!! YAY!! There are some major things to figure out when putting it all back....like how do get that xxxking crankshaft pulley back on?? How to you "clamp" the camshaft pulleys to get the belt on, when there's nothing to clamp them to? And now I'm wondering...how the hell do you get both the engine mount and the engine to mount brackets in??? I can get either one in by itself, but then can't get the other one in! WTF!!! Anyway, I haven't given up yet, hopefully something will come to me quickly! I have two statements to make: 1) Don't buy a Dodge. I have it straight from a customer service person with Dodge that the reason they design the vehicles the way they are is because they want you the customer to go back to the dealer to have repairs made. They don't want the customers to get hurt while working on the vehicle - - LOL, BS - they want your money. 2) If you're a backyard mechanic, like me, don't do this work - it isn't worth it. I had 3 estimates done on this project, average of $495 labor (that's not a Dodge dealer!). I have spent 2 days working on it - just beginning to put back together - it's just not worth it!!
Now, if you can help me with the mounts - I'd sure appreciate it!!!!
Joel
This was an all in all good video but you failed to show the two biggest pains in the butt. The motor mount and getting timing belt back on.
Thanks so much for the great video with all the wrench and socket and torque specs. I feel confident I can get the job done.
You forgot the 1/2 tooth down setting on the exaust cam pulley before installing the belt, thats why you ended up 1 full tooth off😱
Fabulous video great help.!! Even tells you size tool needed.!! Thank you!!!
Wow holy shit that's alot of work. Guess I'll looking for another car soon.
Hows the new car? Or did you keep the same old car all these years later lol?
@@fishchips7435 I got it fixed by an actual mechanic but it did not last long. The engine shit the bed again and I decided to sell the car to a junk yard after that for $400. I bought a used 2007 Honda Accord sport and never looked back. This year I bought a new Honda Accord sport 2.0 I will never buy domestic again.
@@julzmax956 Thanks for the response. I got a stratus myself at the moment. Thought it would be funny to reply to a 7 year old comment
This is why I prefer vehicles with RWD. Longitudinal engines a lot easier to work on especially this job. To bad traverse orientation dominates the market :(
Just can't stop watching
I have a 2005 Chrysler Sebring 2.4 L. Dohc .i am having trouble getting the motor mount bracket off the top plate with the three bolts feels spring loaded is in way of one bolt I think.and hints on how to remove bracket ...thank you for your time and knowloge
Great video and very helpful but I have one major question. The motor mount plate does not want to come out with any amount of jacking the engine up or letting it down. It looks like the motor mount is already removed in the video yet I'm not sure how that's possible. There's a hard line plumbed right above it and there's no where for it to go. Is there some trick I'm missing? I've watched the video a couple times looking for something but it seems like it skips from removing the alternator to already having the plate loose. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Suede53 The hard line that you are talking about has some small metal straps, two of them, towards the front and rear of the car that hold it in place, then hoses are connected to either end. Unbolt the straps (small bolts that take an 8 or 10 mm socket or wrench) and then lift up on the hard pipe to move it out of the way enough to remove the engine mount.
Can you please make a video on how to change a housing unit
Where do you get that camshaft tool?? . I am working on a 1999 plymouth breeze with 2.4L . I am replacing my water pump as well. so far your vid has help me a bunch!! Thank you !
Some parts stores can surely order it, I put Amazon link in description, scroll down to see it .
I am having a hard time getting the timing belt on without all 3 of the gears moving..both can shaft sprockets and the crankshaft all turn…i loosen the tensioner as much as i can but can only get the belt on when i pull it go a tiny bit more slack every thing turns… 2006 sebring 2.4
You mentioned in the video that you would post a video link giving more detail on the timing belt tensioner. Did you get a chance to do that? Before putting the belt on I experimented with the 1/4" ratchet to move the notch over the end of the spring. I can never get it to move that far. It just binds up and the notch doesn't rotate very far. I tried taking it off and on and having different amount of looseness on the tensioner bolt but can't get it to work. Any idea what's going on?
Thanks
Long shot but did you ever figure out what your problem was with this? This is the same problem ive been stuck with for a couple days
To put the engine mount bolts back in start with the back engine mount first. Do not put the front and right side bolts in until the engine mount in the rear is well started. This should help as the engine will have the most up and down movement without the front and right side mounts bolted. Also, move the jack around on the oil pan to help put the engine in the correct position. Also, you should not have to remove the alternator or bracket.
Barry Wilson Thanks for adding to this video and adding your experience to this job. Sometimes I do a little more than needed, sometimes I like extra space and sometimes, yep I am winging it and just start taking stuff off...
I am having a heck of a time getting the bracket back on. Thanks for the tip about the rear engine mount, I'm gonna try that first.
why the hell would Chrysler make it so you had to remove the cam pulleys to get at the water pump bolts??
I just got a stratus and its pukeing from the water pump i thought no prob let walk this out....no no no more like go blow the mf up its hard af
$$$
just changed my serpentine belt today. I wish I would have seen this video before I did it.
I think u got lucky with the harmonic balancer comming off however I bet it didnt go on smoothly cause I'm hitting the frame
Watching this for my 2006 Chrysler Sebring with the same engine.
Hi thanks for the video, If you wouldn't mind I had a question. Would this be the same on a 2005 stratus sxt? Thanks for your time.
Thanks so much for the video. I hate working on dodges.
You do have to remove the passenger side motor mount right?
Good Job! Did you use silicone even water pump had rubber seal/gasket in there?? And, what is correct torque for waterpump bolts?? Thanks, youtheman =)
going to be doing this same job o my 05 Jeep Wrangler 2.4L. Can i expect pretty much the same job you did in the video? minus the water pump as mine is not leaking. Thanks great video
If it has been a long time since you changed the timing belt, I would go ahead and replaced both. always replace things before shit goes bad. thinking ahead
Agree
Hello, first thank you for sharing. I have a few questions if you do not mind. You say this car had an oil leak in the video. Can you remember any statistics on the car like mileage or the driving style of the owner. Did the owner drive like grandpa or speed racer? I ask because I am getting to the point where I am required by the maintenance schedule to replace the timing belt. Thank you
Jay Q I have none of that, except to say likely over 100,000 miles on the engine. You should just plan on doing all the seals, cam and crankshaft seals...
is it really this hard to change a water pump on a 2002 dodge stratus
Yup been there done that
I have a 2006 Dodge van, I'am trying to change my water pump, tension pully, and alternator. the trouble I'am having, taking off one or two of the pully,s off to get to the water pump. Do you have any suggestions ? I usually do most of the work to my Van myself, this is a difficult project. Can you help me ? Frank G thank you
hi i have a 2001 dodge stratus with the same engine as this one, when you first turn it on it doesnt make any noise, but the hotter the engine gets the louder a steady clicking noise it makes. when you push the gas pedal a little bit it quits making the noise. if you put your head next to the passanger front tire, you can hear it better. I was thinking it could be the timing chain or lifter maybe. what do you think?
sounds like an oil pressure issue
increible video, perfecta explicacion .. muchas pero muchas gracias amigo
well i have 2003 2.4 two years ago a mechanic replace timing belt only. now need water pump do i have to go all this process to replace water pump only i check on chilton book and seems very easy to do is like 3 to 5 steps 2003 look.s different i.am going to apreciate any help
Great video. I'll be starting this tonight in my drive way. How many hours am I looking at ?
couple a points here guy seems like a good mechanic but a few issues first I I use vise grips to lock the camshafts in place easy easy, second it never amazes me more! why? do these guys work harder to get the belt off I just cut the dam thing and get it out of the way!!!! what??? you gonna reuse it?? another point and while most cars will never get far enough to get down the road to need another change, you should still practice good mechanical practices like putting antiseize compound on anything with dissimilar metals just thinking about the next mechanic that would have to deal with a frozen and broke off/striped bolt/ spark plug/whatever it just takes a second guys or girls! use the stuff!!!, I'm so tired of fixing old repaires by a guy that does not practice good mechanical work thanks
What kit did you buy for this? I clicked on the link you provided and it just brought me to a list of various kits that didn't even fit this car. Did you buy Yates or the ECCPP kit?
please please PLEASEEE explain how to get the engine mount back in. It was a HUGE frustration to get it out and has been an even bigger problem getting it back in. Thank you! That would be a huge help
Well, yes what a pain, such poor clearance space. You need to be able to jack up the engine pretty high on the timing belt end, that is what helps the most. I am sure it strains the other engine mounts but it has to go high. I will try to get more detailed video maybe sometime in the future...
Fixing cars and stuff I watched the video and decided to give it a go, but it is missing getting the engine mount out. I have already accidentally broken my Michigan road salt corroded steel coolant line that runs over top of it. What's the trick to getting it out?
Yes sorry that is not totally clear, you do need to jack the engine up pretty high to get that mount out. and still a tight fit from above
One quick question. My 06 dodge stratus is like revving if you step on the gas real hard. After the timing belt went bad. Some mechanics say its a sensor other say it has bent valves and other say its the transmission.
israel cabrera are you saying the engine revs up (rpms increase) but the car doesn't really move/accelerate? Manual or Automatic transmission? If rpms go up but the car doesn't really speed up then it is likely a slipping clutch or problem with the automatic transmission
Thats right! Autimatictransmission. Yeah when i step on tha gas really hard it revs up and down. (On park) When im driving and i step on the gas normal its normal nothing wrong with it. Unles im driving and i step on the gas hard it revs up and down like you're saying and it does not speed up. I went to the Mechanic yesterday and he told me is the transmission ans I yold him its not. But now now that you're telling me its the transmission I'm taking it back to the shop. $950 is that fair? ... Man thank you for replying. Thanks a lot! Have a great holiday.
All I can tell you is a transmission rebuild or replacement is not cheap. make sure you get a warranty.
I will let you know how it goes. Thanks a lot man.
Fixing cars and stuff chain timing 2.4i 16 valve
I have a 2006 dodge stratus and was wondering if it's a interference engine ? I need your help plz
The 2.4L is an interference engine.
thanks for video. most want to remove my engine which will cost 1000+.
super super job,thanks works excellant
i want just to Know how many belts is there in a Toyota echo. thanks
Hi my dodge caravan 2006 2.4 is heating up needs thermostat to be replaced, can you help me on how to change it?
Thanks
mirelyfigueroa2 Easy fix. Buy the thermostat and follow the directions in the package. Nothing major and even a novice like yourself can handle..
Good job,excellent video
How far can you safely jack up that engine before the engine mounts are compromised? Can one just detach the engine mounts before jacking up?
Well they do likely stretch a bit, you could detach them that could be better, not sure that the directions from the factory mention doing that.
Fixing cars and stuff
More than likely I'll just loosen the nut as far as it will go and remain on the bolt. Betcha those are hydraulic mounts and......
what led to replacing the pump was it noise ?>>?>>
Thanks for the help bud.
thank you very much helped out greatly!
Please answer me. My sister has 2006 stratus, and she said she was driving and it stopped at a stop sign, and it just wouldnt start, and i sure she tried to start it couple of time, which is BAD... I am 100% sure its the timing belt. So, how do i know if the valves are bent? can they get bent on the 2006 stratus ? I want to know so I can replace everything at once. Thank you so much.
need to pull the head to see if the valves are bent
2.4's are clearance engines.. no worries.
you don't need to pull the head to check for bent valves. compression test, or air leak down test will do.
thanks boos, i was desperate.. so i replaced everything without pulling the head hoping fot the best, and everything worked fine. good to know
I have a 2000 dodge stratus 2.4 16v I replaced the timing belt, crankshaft sensor, camshaft sensor, and still will not start what can be the problem
ارجو الجواب كيف اعالج انقطاع الكهرباء عن البلكات في السياره دوج بتي كروز 2008
How do you adjust for a single tooth? Its not possible.
When you jacked up the engine did you remove any motor mounts or is the engine fairly movable while still mounted? Also, where do you jack it? At the oil pan?
+Alexdemoted for some reason they did not show the motor mount being removed. The video goes from removing the alt bracket to removing the motor mount bracket from the engine. It threw me off at first when I was changing my timing belt earlier today...
+ply72rr Dang, good thing I just ended up selling this junky car. Haha.
+Alexdemoted wait so the engine does need to be removed?
+Ser Derp-A-Lot no, but you will have jack the engine up a little to get the motor mount out.
+ply72rr so it does or doesnt?
A couple of things are confusing to me. At 11:20 in the video he is moving the alternator out of the way and says to be careful not to let the battery wire touch ground. Didn't he think to disconnect the battery before even starting? I thought that was standard practice on any engine work. Also he keeps calling the alternator a "generator". Cars haven't had generators since the early 1960's.
1stDrakePassage get over yourself. this is really for beginner DIY like myself. Anyone with basic knowledge knows the authors intentions.
The part that bothers me the most is the trolls like you that always gotta talk shit.
I agree with billrock12. The guy took the time to make a video that helps people who are trying to do this and if you morons had any damn brains you would know that the hot lead has a rubber grommet that covers it making it almost impossible to short out in most cases. If it has an exposed lug then it doesn't take that much care to keep it from shorting out against the car body. I have worked on a million cars and I can tell you that the dealerships don't pull the battery cable on every job they do. In fact it is a bad idea to cause the computer and all the programmable accessories to lose their memory in some instances. They only make those recommendations in the service manuals for the DIYers because they know what kind of idiots are out there trying to do this type of work themselves. Just like life it is idiots like you trolls who have ruined our world with warning labels on everything around us. I try to use common sense. You can safely do this job just as he did without shorting the alternator out on the car. I give 2 thumbs up to the mechanic that took the time to try to help others. 2 thumbs down for all the haters who need bottle fed because they are not smart enough to handle a hot wire without shorting it out and burning their car down!!!
Ok, first part of any automotive work on an engine is disconnected, the ground this is not trolling it is a fact and it is for safety reasons, while this video is very helpful this is a serious violation and can actually get you fired from most professional shops. Calling correct, constructive criticism, " fucking trolls talking shit" is well proof that you are an idiot talking shit, instead except the advice, follow it and you can avoid the damage to the electrical systems tools and occasional fire resulting in bodily injury death any loss of vehicle and shop, that can occur by not following a simple safety rule.
Great video... people should be glad that others make vídeos to share their knowledge..
Great info
I had a 96 stratus and it was over heating and I got the water pump replaced and they did a shitty job at replacing it, after it was replaced the whole motor was rocking and shaking and they wouldn't even return my calls so I had it worked on again somewhere else, and it was not timed up right, but they could not figure out why it was rocking and shaking, they said everything looked normal. well it only shock when coming to a stop or at take off.
rounddancefan1 I will never get another stratus again just because of that. but it was a really nice car, until it got the wrong hands on it.
rounddancefan1 Thats a shame because the dodge is a good and easy car to work on. Curious. can you tell me the car repair place that hosed the job. Timing is critical and a must. Sounds to me instead of buying a dodge again I would go to a different shop.
the place is closed do to them being a bad repair service. in northern mn.
Thanks so much for the video!
Thank you for the video great info
Jacking up the engine....how did you deal with the motor mounts?
Front mount by front bumper out, remove passenger side mount. Pu block of wood on jack and put that under the oil pan to "maneuver" the engine....Belt and water pump bills under 5 hours customer pay on Pro Demand (shops use for bill time)... Did one today and work at a Chrysler shop. PT's are worse than this one but if your doing it your bill is gonna be around a grand most likely. GL
I have a 2006 dodge stratus sxt 2.4l DOHC and I did the same exact thing in this video to replace the timing belt. I timed it 3 times now. And its throwing a P0016 code, Camshaft/crankshaft misalignment. Do you have any idea why it could be throwing this code? It starts and runs but after it idles down it kinda lopes and when you press the gas it revs up but when you let off it dies. I've replaced the cam sprockets water pump timing belt wires spark plugs coil pack fresh oil harmonic balancer. If you have any advice please let me know. Thank you.
I have the exact same thing going now. What was the problems with yours?
Try replacing the camshaft sensor at the back of the intake cam (front camshaft)
Well done except for the begining of all none electrical automotive work is disconnect the ground, otherwise very informative.
I have a chyrsler sebring 2001 2.4 liter ohc it will start but want stay running.What's wrong please help me
did you find the problem
Camshaft sprocket tool need to buy one so i can get this car on the road again.
olá muito bom gostaria d saber sobre o sistema d arrefecimento .mauricii Ilhabela brasil .
great video glad i found you on you tube did you used to be called autotechviewpoint? credit to the profession thanks for sharing mark
Yes that was my channel, minor YT issues had my channel deleted, and had to start all over. Thanks, glad you found me again.
Is the 06 2.4 an interference motor?
No
When the timing goes out of time abad water pump or bad belt will the valves bent??
No. These are non interference engines
why cant I find a video on a 2005 dodge stratus 2.7 l front wheel drive water pump replacement all I see is a 2.4
They are a giant pain in the ass. Most 2.7's are in the junkyard right now. I have 3 that all failed with the same crankshaft oiling problem. You will need to take your radiator out but it is doable with the engine still in but is a big job.
Ya I've done many of these a little advice to anyone doing one of these jobs themselves on they're vehicles keep track of every bolt where it came out of where its supoosed to go back in and take all the proper steps in order and pull all the bullshit out of your way yank those power steering and condenser lines the electrical harness the thermostat housing if you can afford a new intake manifold gaskets then pull the intake off as well get shit out your way and put a good jack under that engine support it well have stand or a solid something to rest it on and get yourself some new engine mounts for putting it back together with change the oil seal rings and cam shaft oil catch mount make sure it is sealed with the good silicone same with the waterpump use the correct freekn silicone with the stupid weak ass gasket that comes with the new timing kit Amazon got it all for under a hundo valve cover gasket kit too do it all if your going to do this job you will be happier and better off if you do it all and do it correctly cutting corners will make those things your worst enemy instead of your running reliable vehicle
Do you know if the 2006 Dodge Stratus has a interference engine or not ?
Good video but what a pain in the ass to do this job this is the one time I would pay 2 have someone to do this job not as easy as u thought huh!
Do you travel to fix cars?
what do they charge for a timing belt cuz my mechanic says $600 is that right
Frank Urbina
Frank Urbina fuck you
$600 is cheap if they are also doing the water pump. Paid $900+ for my timing belt/kit replacement.
Minuto 29:54 como es posible qué no vi tu vídeo antes
Goooood !!!! отлично!
I cant maneuver the engine mount out of there
this job sucked a lot....the book 10 hrs labor is totally understandable. Totally pain in the ass. the timing marks are almost worthless on the cam pulleys.
Worthless is right idiot engineer mark the block if belts not broken or your in for hell since it's a matter of opinion with a slanted head
You sound like corey taylor abit.
These are a pain in the ass but, They pay well !
why would you need to take off the back cover
I believe that is where you would need to use the special tool to hold things in place to re-install the cam onto the camshaft.
to get to the water pump
Matt Koles Opps, for this the water pump is tucked behind it, right, that is what you found out or saw.
The water pump can be removed by pulling the rear cover away enough to sneak it out, 100% not needed to be removed to replace the water pump. I know im late to the game here but im currently changing the timing belt + water pump on my 06 stratus 2.4 DOHC
That Car had a coolant or chocolat!?? XD
la siguiente semana que descanse, voy a empezar a trabajar con mi carro , ya te dire como me fue...
Why ask questions when you're never going to get an answer? Most of these videos are almost useless. Mechanic all my life, but I still need information, and I just can't find it. Good thing I know a lot of other mechanics! LOL seems like everybody hates Chrysler anymore. And I can't blame them. Chrysler Engineers are smoking crack.
And isn't that the real killer? While I know shops need to make money, charging me "7 hours labor" for something that can take less than an hour to a skilled mechanic is a slap in the ass. I work on cars, but that is something I have never had to deal with. Now, my damn Stratus decided it was time for the belt to break. The people working on mine are honest blokes, but I still haven't gotten the final numbers yet....
Charlie Chan that is the question that comes up all the time. For the mechanic that can do it in a couple hours, you feel you are getting ripped off, but the mechanic that takes 10 hours.... would you want to pay for 7 hours or for 10 hours? Times for most every job are provided by the manufacturer, and that is what most shops base their estimates on.
The flat rate system both protects the consumer, and the technician and can also kill the consumer and the technician.
+Charlie Gates they base the hours it takes to replace something with something happening at worst case scenario. for example, a bolt breaking, or something not coming off as easy..
it's a sensor
Me too I hate
I hate working on chrysler junk!!!!!!!!
zoticus1 Me too! I have the pt cruiser same motor, less room to WORK!!
kilamanjaro Mountain o god, the pt crusers are fuckin awful