Chrysler: Blown Engine in '99 300M

It's been my experience that when a car won't turn over most people suspect
a dead battery, DOA computer etc..... is there something else you're
forgetting to tell us? Like maybe you forgot to have the oil changed for
the past 40k miles, or were drag racing when the engine died?

If you were just a normal driver doing routine maintenance, I would call the
Chrysler 800 number and talk to them. They might help cover at least some
of the costs. What have you got to lose?

Good luck;

SRG


"David Vancina" <net> wrote in message
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On Mon, 22 Sep 2003, David Vancina wrote:
 

Not enough info. What does "died hard" mean? Please describe the sequence
of events. Have you owned this car since it was new? What kind of
maintenance do you practice?
 

Yeah, of course.
 

www.car-part.com , doesn't look like you should have a tough time finding
a low-miles used engine assembly for $2500 or less.

DS

You're right, I should have been more complete. A driver who shall remain
nameless did not know how to use the autostick, pulled it into low, and
drove at 55mph for awhile. After about 10 minutes the engine complained
loudly and smokily. Now the starter motor engages when you turn the key,
but the engine won't rotate.

Oil changes, by the way, were at regular 3000 mile intervals. Thanks for
asking. ;-)


"SRG" <rrSPAMNO.com> wrote in message
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I'd look for a low-mileage junkyard engine, as Dan Stern (I believe)
suggested.

And don't let nameless drivers hold the engine at no-load redline for 10
minutes anymore, OK? :-)


David Vancina wrote:
 

On Mon, 22 Sep 2003, David Vancina wrote:
 

Whoof. Yeah, that'll do it, especially if "awhile" was actually a *long*
while, and if "55mph" is kind of a guess that might be just a smidge on
the low side.

So the engine didn't *die*, exactly. It was *killed*. I'm not certain why
you're "disappointed"; machines tend to die when they are severely abused.
That's just...what happens!

DS

She won't.

"Steve" <thanks> wrote in message
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cheapest engine for 99 300M is $250 located at NE, accourding to
www.car-part.com. it looks like you will get a used one for less than
1000. good luck.

PS: there might be some other sides sellimg much cheaper parts.


On Mon, 22 Sep 2003, David Vancina wrote:
 

On Mon, 22 Sep 2003, ulas cosar coskun wrote:
 

It's people like you who contribute to Americans' impression that people
who cannot speak English are stupid.

DS