I have a 1999 Intrepid with engine problems, surprise surprise, it has the 2.7L. Now, I've been trying to find a way to fix this car with my meager economic resources. My dad says he knows where I can get a 3.2L, but it's an older vehicle. My guess would be early to mid 90's at best, it's also a Plymouth van. So, any automotive experts out there who can offer an opinion? Could it possibly work in my car?
2006-10-01 10:33:19 · 5 answers · asked by swsparks03 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Dodge
Well anything is possible. It depends on who is doing the work. I would tell you to try to find a replacement engine from similar car. Look for a low mile car from a salvage yard near you. Good luck!!!
2006-10-01 14:53:17 · answer #1 · answered by DeWayne D 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a 99 Intrepid with a 2.7L as well. So does a guy I work with. I haven't had a problem yet but my co worker has. He had to have the oil pump replaced and you pretty much have to tear the engine apart to do it as it is an internal part. Cost him $1500 Canadian and he has not had a problem since. I would also recommend running a synthetic oil as it will run to higher temps before breaking down nor does it sludge as easy as nomal oil. As for swapping types of engines, I would say no for a 3.2 as it is an older engine and the 2.7 is running in sync. with the chip in your computer. If you can either get another good 2.7 or a 3.5, as the Intrepid comes with both engines from the facroty, that would be good. Keep in mind the computer in your car needs to know what engine you car has in it by the chip (what I know as the PROM chip). The 2.7 is crap engine but as everyone who has worked with ther or sells them that I know, has told be to be right on top of the oil changes and everything should be ok. Good Luck
2006-10-04 10:01:44 · answer #2 · answered by kramr1971 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are allot of possibilities here. Your problem remains with your funds available. Due to the differences in application, mounts would have to be changed or modified. Also the wiring would be different, possibilities of things like steering or fuel pump mounting could be either in the way or need modification.
This might become rapidly out of your price range. I would look at a salvage yard for a totaled car with your type motor, and if not then check on a remanufactured version. Hope this gives you some ideas or guidance. You could also look for replacement parts needed trough the Mopar catalog.
2006-10-02 09:14:30 · answer #3 · answered by Nedan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only problem i recognize of with the two.7L particularly is sludging interior the oil passageways. This problem IS brought about via detrimental maintenance! attempt to get information of oil differences and varieties of oil used. in case you purchase it, replace the oil each 3000 miles or 3 months (which ever comes first) and used the oil recomended interior the vendors instruction manual (grade and wieght). i could advise Havoline for the 1st oil you put in it because of the fact it has the utmost detergent content to scrub out the oil passageways.
2016-12-26 06:50:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK there is a chance it would work but!!! technically you cant do it you can go newer but can go older. you said the car was a 99 and lets say the engine is a 95. you cant do it.. but if you were to put in a 02 you could .. its a federal emissions deal
2006-10-02 14:13:28 · answer #5 · answered by jamesonleadfoot77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋