I know I have read in this NG about some intake rings or something that goes bad on the 3.5 to cause a rough idle. How can I test for it? Is it something Chrysler will fix under an extended warrantee? How much to fix if they won't?
Thanks
Craig
Rough Engine idle - 3.5 - 97 LHS
Feb 24, 2004
6 Replies
Lower intake manifold gaskets.
Successful test methods include; Smoke machine. Flooding the suspect area with propane and noting any apparent change in engine idle quality.
You'd have to ask Mr. Chrysler, but so far and considering you have a 7 year old vehicle, I doubt it.
Two hours labor and $25-$30 for parts.
I am not sure about the rings going bad in a 3.5, but I do know that the intake manifold gasket has a tendancy to lose it's seal, creating a vaccume leak. This is a common problem with the 3.5 from what I have read.
Extended Warrantee???? I've got a 2004 T&C that acts like it wants to die when you are stopped at a red light, and it's warm. It's been to the dealer
Been there, done that. Cost me $20 for parts, took 4 hours to fix it. See this url for more info:
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Cheers!
Bill D.
Why on earth would you go back to a dealer like that? Its obviously an idiotic statement, find another dealer.
Thanks for all the responses. I appreciate it.
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