Looking at an '04 w/ 48,5k. I'm hearing from some others that the 3.5 has had probs with oil pump failure/narrow oil journals that clog up, causing spun bearings & engine seizure. Is this motor the same 3.5 that's in the Intrepid, that I hear there were so many issues with?

Also hearing the tranny's are notorious for going bad before 100k, and that there are recalls issued for starter problems (car sporadically won't start....even when new)

Any truth to either of these things? Thanx in advance for your feedback!

 

ahhh no u got the wrong engine and I have not seen any recalls for starter issues. as for the tranny I own a 98 same body style and I ahve 179k on it same 2.7 engine and same tranny.

 

Have to agree with Chrysler tech. You are thinking of a different engine. This engine has been around since 93 and has been bullet proof for Chrysler. Early ones had water pump problem,but that was corrected in 98 when the block when from cast iron to aluminum. True,Chrysler has had their fair share of trans problems,but that too has for the most part been corrected a few years ago. With Chrysler transmissions,you must use the proper fluid and that is ATF+4.

 

The engine that Fonzie may thinking about is the 2.4 L in the PT. The crankshaft are walking in the block, causing the front oil seal from the oil pump to leak. Also stratus body too, with the 2.4 L.

 

again,these guys are right on the money!!moe

 

Wellllllllllll.........bit the bullet, so hope you guys are right, and that the other stuff I'd heard about this motor isn't true! Bulletproof.....I LIKE the sound of that!!