RadDawg Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 The CTS is at Germain getting new rings and seals at just over 50K miles. Seems it's a common problem with the 3.6l engine. Sucks having to drive the 98 Neon 'til I get it back, but at least it's covered by my extended warranty. Only $50.00 out of pocket, Germain gave an estimate of $4000.00 to MaxCare. They said the engine has to be dropped out from below to do the work, anyone know it that's true? Sounds like major PITA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 wow. thats terrible. 50K... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 $4k probably buys a new 3.6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 $4k probably buys a new 5.7l fixed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 new 3.6 is more like 5000 just for the engine..and yes it comes out the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Bittle Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 I predict nothing but problems from now on unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 drop it out through the bottom onto a subframe hoist its kinda cool you should go watch them pull it if you have the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 A Neon ? That sucks seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 no no no neons are good they eat suspension parts and break down like nobody's business well good for me,.... bad for the owners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 hey what company was that going bankrupt... oh wait ford sucks i forgot, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 its ok we just had a jeep that had to be fixed at 21k because of misfires..... they replaced the heads got all new valves and everything... so dont feel to bad.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 don't worry chrysler is going in a pine box right next to gm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 drop it out through the bottom onto a subframe hoist its kinda cool you should go watch them pull it if you have the time I hate it when customers want to come back and watch me work on their vehicle. Especially a bigger job like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 The CTS is at Germain getting new rings and seals at just over 50K miles. Seems it's a common problem with the 3.6l engine. Sucks having to drive the 98 Neon 'til I get it back, but at least it's covered by my extended warranty. Only $50.00 out of pocket, Germain gave an estimate of $4000.00 to MaxCare. They said the engine has to be dropped out from below to do the work, anyone know it that's true? Sounds like major PITA! WOW, at only 50k miles?! That the type of work that should be done at 150k miles. Just think if you had not had an extended warranty. I would hope this isnt a 'common problem' with the 3.6l engines in these cars, if so thats terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 I hate it when customers want to come back and watch me work on their vehicle. Especially a bigger job like that. Just curious but why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grease monkey Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 its like having someone looking over your shoulder while you reading.... and they are always asking questions and poking around, and basically slowing you down..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Just curious but why? The same reason a lot of people don't like to have people looking over their shoulders at everything. It's just annoying and makes it feel like there's added pressure on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo Vette Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 The same reason a lot of people don't like to have people looking over their shoulders at everything. It's just annoying and makes it feel like there's added pressure on you. That is correct, it doesn't matter what I am doing my customers will stand over my shoulder and critique what I am doing. I never mind someone observing for a few minutes, as long as it is a few minutes, but no for a freaking hour. After all it is their car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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