Tuesday, November 22, 2011

What do i do about my locked dodge engine?

My dodge intrepid 2002, ran out of oil and as suggested by someone on yahoo! answers, the engine must have locked. A mechanic earlier said i'd need to replace the engine, but if the engine really is locked in the vehicle, what do i need to do?|||He didn't mean it was literally locked in the engine compartment. Vapor lock is a problem that mostly affects gasoline-fuelled internal combustion engines. It occurs when the liquid fuel changes state from liquid to gas while still in the fuel delivery system. This disrupts the operation of the fuel pump, causing loss of feed pressure to the carburetor or fuel injection system, resulting in transient loss of power or complete stalling. Restarting the engine from this state may be difficult. The fuel can vaporise due to being heated by the engine, by the local climate or due to a lower boiling point at high altitude. In regions where higher volatility fuels are used during the winter to improve the starting of the engine, the use of "winter" fuels during the summer can cause vapor lock to occur more readily.





That's a term that means "Vapor Lock"!|||Locked only means you ran it out of oil, ruined it, and it won't turn now, not that it is somehow locked in the where you can't remove it. Do you even know for sure that is the problem?





If you have a blown engine on a vehicle that old, I wouldn't invest in a new engine for it unless it has some other redeeming value and you want to keep it for some reason.





If you do decide to fix it, all you have to do is arrange for a tow to your mechanic, and have an open checkbook when it's finished.|||Go to a garage!|||the engine is seized i.e. bearings are metal to metal, no oil to separate the friction surface. You need a new (rebuilt or used) engine. Your best best if money is an issue is to get a used engine from a wrecker. try www.pamsauto.com. I here they have good prices on used engines.|||do what the mechanic told you|||THIS VEHICLE HAS THE 2.7 ENGINE AND IT WAS THE WORST MOTOR EVER BUILT.





EVEN IF YOU DID NOT RUN OUT OF OIL THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE LOCKED UP ANYWAY.





YOU HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO REPLACE IT OR BETTER YET BUY A DIFFERENT VEHICLE.

How to get in touch with a Dodge zone manager?

I have a warranty service issue with a Dodge dealer. I've asked to be put in contact with the zone manager but they have refused that request. The Chrysler "help" line number also refuses to initiate a case number. My car is not fixed and I've paid them an extraordinary amount of money. Any help would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks|||customers can not contact a district manager. customer assistance, however, should have halped you. what is your issue? if you have repeated failed attempts at fixing a problem, customer assistance will open a CAIR. (customer assistance inquiry request) the dealer will be contacted by chrysler and will then be invoved in getting your problem fixed, or you can go to another dealer. if you let us know what your problem is, maybe we can help you.|||Write a letter concerning your complaint and send copies to the dealer, service manager and general manger...always put complaints in writing to leave a paper trail...most companies and management take letters more seriously or respond differently when a piece of paper is in their hands, than a phone call. Make copies of repair records to document your complaint. Talk to the dealer's general manager or dealer himself and tell them you will report them to the State's Motor Vehicle Division and BBB if they do not comply. Do not threaten...just make it known that you are not satisfied with the service or repairs on your vehicle. Contact a local TV station that investigates consumer complaints.|||1-800-992-1997 CHRYSLER CUST SERVICE.


or contact the dealership general manager. thats your 2 options. no emloyee that likes their job will give you a zone managers direct #.


sorry.

How many times should my auto 91 dodge Dakota shift?

I have a 1991 dodge Dakota and when I bought it some one told me that it was missing 2nd gear but it seems to shift just fine. But i don't know how many times it's supposed to shift.|||If you have the lockup OD transmission, you will have a one-two shift, a two-three shift, a three-OD shift and on mine and my wife's trucks we can feel the convertor lock (the lock is subtle) and see the tach drop about two-three hundred RPM.





So four shifts if you count the convertor lock.|||Here is an example to try and help you understand automatic transmissions listen and watch the speed and rpm gauges as you drive from for example 0-20, 20-40,40-60,60-80 kms an hr.You should see that the rpms go up and then the transmission shifts then the same thing will occur during every shift from 0-80 kms an hr and the rpms will stay up higher at higher speeds for example they might sit just under or higher then 2000 rpms at 80-120 kms an hr.








Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way if it's shifting properly second gear must be okay bec otherwise the rpms would be quite high and you'd hear reving noises.

How do you hook up an aftermarket subwoofer and amplifier on a 2010 dodge charger?

Im trying to hook up an aftermarket subwoofer and amplifier to the factory radio of a 2010 dodge charger. I have all cables but on the back of the radio there is no place for the RCA cables to plug into. Am i going to have to maybe plug them into the factory amplifier? If not, how can i hook it up? Help would be greatly appreciated.|||go to amazon and buy a LOC line out converter then take off ur stock deck and wire it in then u will have rca cable ports to hook it up...good luck bro|||You need to either buy a new stereo (expensive but feature-full option) OR buy a Line Out Converter (LOC).





Basically a LOC splices into your existing speaker wire coming out from the back of your radio (which is High-Level Input) and converts that signal into RCA outputs (Low-Level Output), This is the cheapest way to achieve your goal. LOC's will run anywhere from $15-$100 depending on brand/quality/features/channels.





Good Luck.

What type of Tranmission fluids is good for a 2000 Dodge Durango?

What type of Tranmission fluids is good for a 2000 Dodge Durango? I doing "NOT A FLUSH" I changing the gasket and the filter on the tranmission b/c is time already! The truck is not leaking from the gasket but the seal on the tranmission is broke is leaking tranny oil! I would Like to know if any tranmission fluids or gasket witch one is reccomended for Dodge? Where should I buy the filter and gasket at the dealership?|||Dodge calls for ATF+4. you can substitute dextron III only as a temporary solution. The permanant use of any transmission fluid that does not meet the ATF+4 specifications will cause an early failure of the transmission, I would recommend to find ATF+4 and save the hassle of trying other fluids. As far as filters go the ones available at NAPA or any other part store are good quality, keep in mind this transmission may have 2 filters in it, a traditional filter and a spin on one.|||B%26amp;M trick shift. Or ford type F. More friction material = harder shifts.|||ATF +4, that is was Dodge reccomends for this application. The gasket on this trans is reusable, but I would reccomend getting one at your local Dodge dealer (they need the help anyway). The filter is somewhat inexpensive but that gasket, if they have it, is about 35 bucks. They will prob reccomend you use ATF RTV for the gasket. part number 5010884AA. It works, but not as well as a real gakset. Good Luck|||Use ONLY ATF +4 for your transmission or risk transmission failure! ATF +4 is a full synthetic fluid. Do not use Dexron or Mercon.





Advance Auto has ATF +4, don't know how good it is but we are currently using it in the '02 Dodge Caravan in the fleet.

Would Dodge Dakota drop spindals work on a 1984 dodge ram pickup?

Would Dodge Dakota drop spindals work on a 1984 dodge ram pickup??? I read in a article that some had done it but wasnt sure if they had to modify or just simply replace the factory spindles. does the suspention up front match up with each other?|||no the ram and the dakota have two totally different suspensions under them,the ram is considered to be a full size truck while the dakota is a mid sized truck, good luck.|||NO|||sorry no|||yes but u need to modify it to fit


yes if u modify that also|||it would take some modification big time to make that work, the trucks are not the same in the spindle with and they will not match the frame markers.|||no different body styles

What size speakers are in a 98 dodge stratus?

A friend of mine is selling her brand new speakers since she just got a new car was wondering if they will fit in mine I have a 98 dodge stratus and need to know the speaker sizes. Thanks to any answers.|||Go to Crutchfield.com and you can look up the size of your speakers there.