Expected 96 Intrepid problems?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by JNaysayer, Oct 9, 2003.

  1. JNaysayer

    JNaysayer Guest

    I've got a 96 Intrepid and I'm wondering what kind of failures I can
    expect in the future. I have a new driver in the household and would like
    to hang on to the car for him. But I don't want to rebuild this thing from
    the ground up. It's got 100k on it.
    I've already had the trans rebuilt, and the timing belt/water pump
    replaced. Now the steering rack is getting sloppy. I'm hoping it's only
    the rack mounting bushings( I see it moving with the wheels turned). I'll
    have the shop replace the inner tierod bushings while their at it. I know
    many people would dump the thing but I know this car's history
    What other big buck things can I expect to pay for?
     
    JNaysayer, Oct 9, 2003
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    Art Begun Guest

    Rear AT mount.
     
    Art Begun, Oct 9, 2003
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    Dave Mohr Guest

    Clockspring (recall) and if 3.5 liter engine, fuel rail recall('O' rings
    leak gas, engine fire hazard)
     
    Dave Mohr, Oct 9, 2003
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    Steve Guest


    Our 93 has been extremely reliable between the time it hit 100k and its
    current 207k miles, with one exception. Its original trans lasted until
    150k. I've replaced the rack bushings twice in the life of the car, but
    the rack is original. Finally replaced the struts and stabilizer bar
    end-links just after it hit 200k, but should have done that sooner,
    probably at 180k.
     
    Steve, Oct 9, 2003
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    James Linn Guest

    Air conditioning parts - all of them. If you are lucky all at once. I tried
    the leak sealer stuff - my mechanic said it was probably invented for
    Intrepid AC units. It didn't work in my case though.

    9 hours of labour-its in the book-to tear apart the dash to get to the
    evaporator.

    OEM parts have failed again 2 years later.

    But I'm not bitter. Much

    James Linn
     
    James Linn, Oct 10, 2003
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    JNaysayer Guest

    Thanks to every one who replied. I already had the fuel rail work performed
    under a recall. Also the AC evaporator was repaired under warranty.
    Chrysler extended the warranty for that specific part to 72,000 miles,
    beyond the normal 36,000. I guess i was lucky it failed when it did.
    The rack needed new mounting bushings which the shop performed with a
    home made tool.
    Thanks
     
    JNaysayer, Oct 10, 2003
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