Do I need a new engine?

Question

My service advisor told me that my cam was welded to the camshaft and that I need to get my receipts for oil changes or services for proof.

Now, is there a good chance my engine will need to be replaced? I have a 04 dodge dakota

Answer 1

Has someone been racing their car without oil? This is a tough one, because if you tel the garage you change the oil yourself, they will laugh at you ans send you and you wreck on their way. If you do manage to have a friend, a qualified mechanic, provide backdated receipts, then i fear that too wont make any difference, as they have already looked at the vehicle, and chances are, they will have had a damn good look for any manufacturers defects. So, i ask, where did that oil go? Who is at fault here? If the vehicle is still in the garage, you pretty much screwed, there is little you can do to make the warranty pay for the repair. However don't despair, every seized engine will have done some damage. What you need to do now, is have the engine striped, by someone you trust and have the damage assessed. That before making any decisions. Don't let the garage you bought it from do that, they will take you for a ride pal. Stop worrying until you receive you assessment. could be a whole lot of nothing, could be a total wreck, just be very careful who you take it to, k.

Answer 2

chances are you do need a new motor (other thread). if you didn't have enough oil, then i'm sure it damaged alot of other stuff. you might be better off buying an engine from somewhere else, and having it installed? are you still making payments on the vehicle? what's the blue book value? i'd be looking at (@3-5K or so), if you have to pay for a different engine (installed), plus recommended components (waterpump, etc). i'd call around for engine prices (you might get nothing for your core - because it's damaged - @ $300-500 or so). i'd price the dealer, autozone (which does sell some salvaged motors with a 1 year warranty, as well as your local rebuilders? you might also have to factor in the core charge as well (which you might lose all, or get a partial amount back)

Answer 3

The term "cam" usually refers to the camshaft. It sounds like a lot of double talk to me. If your engine is indeed locked up, you have three options. 1.Rebuild. This is probably the cheapest route, assuming your block is not too damaged.2.Buy a used engine from a reputable salvage yard and have it installed.3. Buy a new factory engine. This is the most expensive way, but it should come with a warranty of it's own, and protect the remainder of your factory warranty.

Answer 4

you must of misunderstood your service advisor because the cam cant weld to itself. deffinatly gather your reciepts. also ask just a couple more questions and listen very clearly or you could be shelling out some hard earn money. if you have a V6, do the research because I think they had a problem to begin with.

Answer 5

Yes you do. Also the reason they want the oil changes reciepts is so that they can void the warranty and not have to buy you a new engine. Forge some reciepts or tell them that you change the oil yourself every 3000 miles.

Answer 6

Wow, you got a few problems there. I suggest you gather your reciepts and get ready to fork out some dough for a new engine.