Engine started making loud knocking noise. Had the car towed to chrysler. Chrysler reports that the timing chain came loose and caused severe damage to the water pump and engine and the timing chain, water pump and engine need to be replaced. They report that there were no oil leaks and filter and plug were in place and dealer could not explain cause. I have spoken to chrysler corp. And the dealership. Chrysler agreed to help with repair until they found out the engine was damaged and needed to be replaced. The repair will be 6,700 dollars. I see there are other reports of this same problem. Would like to know if others received any financial assistance from chrysler and what my next steps should be.
1999 Chrysler Concorde engine complaints
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Engine started making loud knocking noise. Pulled off of highway at next exit, drove into parking lot and stopped vehicle. Had vehicle towed to dealer and was informed that the engine needed replacement due to oil starvation. Dealer could not explain cause of starvation, as oil levels were normal, oil pump was functioning and oil was clean. Dealer could also not explain lack of telltale warning lights for oil pressure, etc. Prior to event occurring. Estimated cost of repair $5,000. This is apparently not an uncommon problem. Have reported to chrysler although car no longer under warranty. Am awaiting response.
The timing chain busted through the casing that houses it in the engine. The dealership told me that the cause could be a flaw in the chain link, and it caused severe damage to the rest of the engine, and that the engine must be replaced. Estimated cost is $7000. My comments to them were, if it is a flaw in the chain, shouldn't it be covered under the warranty? They told me no. I'm trying to find out if there has been othe occurrances of this priblem, and what my recourse and next step should be.
The number 4 cylinder failed causing the vehicle to loose all power while driving. Nlm
The bolt that holds the fan and engine pulley came loose, causing no steering ability, almost resulting in an accident. Dealer said the problem was caused by the bolt being tightened too hard.
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