Overheating Sebring, to fix or not to fix....?

Overheating Sebring, to fix or not to fix....?

My 01' Chrysler Sebring overheated last week. Precision Tune told me the water outlet was broken, but it is drivable as long as I have water in it. They gave me a quote right around $450 to fix it. A mom & pop mechanic gave me the price of $275 to fix it. (Precision Tune charged $215 for the part and the other mechanic $27.) My radiator was filled with water at the mechanic's, and I have filled it only 1 time since then, which was just a few hours after leaving the mechanic's. I've been checking the water each time I drive and haven't noticed a difference in the level. What could be going on here? Are they just trying to get my money? Did it just need water? Or is it really in need of repair?

Asked by: sandseas @ 2009-04-14 16:44:20

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I would guess the tech re-torqued the bolts holding down the housing, or when the engine heats up the crack opens larger.
This is a easy fix for a novice mechanics but new housing might have to be purchased from Chrysler dealership.

Definitely worth fixing if you do it right away and don't cause more damage.

R C

I would be afraid of overheating the car,and cracking the head or blowing a head gasket.... 300.00 and a couple hours, is better than losing an engine....

Sophie B

See how much the dealer charges (or online moparparts.com) and see if the mom & pop will install it. It is worth replacing the housing rather than replacing the engine.

C-Tech

R C and C teck and the other lady are 100percent right! Get that fixed asap, if u got to a 5 star chrysler dodge dealer they will charge more but they are trained to fix it right and have the parts easily available, remember with most dealers u pay more but are paying for better Quality repairs good dealers will back there work too.

cmillerofmopar

Opinions wanted......would you swop your 1.8 y reg 2001 vectra for a w reg 2.0 neon chrysler?

would it be worh me swappin?

Asked by: lexirich @ 2009-04-14 15:44:48

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No. The Vectra is far from being a great car but the Chrysler Neon is an unreliable piece of crap.

COLIN T

Colin T has taken the words right out of my mouth!

J G

No chance. Neons are rubbish and as popular as a second hand dog pooh.
Despite what some say (and almost always people who've never owned one) Vectras are decent cars.

Bill W

No No No No NO NO NO NO NO never why would you even contemplate that. Don't go near that Chrysler will break down and cost you outrageous amounts to fix.

Matt

Why UAW prefers chapter 11 over concession at Chrysler?

Asked by: Confused ... @ 2009-04-15 15:09:07

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They are, and always have been, short minded.

They would rather keep things the way they are take their chances after bankruptcy than renegotiate and be exposed for the frauds they are.
In the minds of the CAW/UAW, if they conceded now, someone might find out that they serve no real purpose in the current economy.

Stupid Flanders

That's a very good question, however I would suspect that one would have to ask this question of the national union management, i.e. the president of the UAW. Could it be that he and his cohorts don't want to take a cut in their salaries? Bet you life on it! Unions are a thing of the past! They have long outlived their use fullness! 60 or more years ago unions were a needed thing. Today the only thing they have done is price the american auto manufacturer out of business.

itsjustme

Who said they did?The UAW has been in talks with GM and Chrysler.

toledojeeper

First of all,,do more reading The UAW does not prefer chapt 11 over concessions. Under bankruptcy law, if they declare chapt 11 then the contract becomes null and void. Doesnt sound like a 'WIN" to me! The federal mediators will rework a new contract. That should scare anyone! If we as a union make concessions at least we will have some control of our future. And yes, there are elements of our union that are wrong. Our stewards spend 95% of their time saving the asses of 5% of the workers that would and should be fired. But without the labor unions there would be a lot fewer worker protections that you take for granted that you dont even know about.

scotts74birds

World crate engine (632 ci) into a 71 roadrunner with a previous 383.... can it be done?

i have the 71 roadrunner roller and i have my eyes on a World Products 632 800 horsey Merlin. if this isnt possible i'll just put it into my dad's Chevelle but that would stink because i was going to race him! if it doesnt fit into the roadrunner without any body fab are there other bodies it would fit in besides a Chevelle? thanks!

Asked by: Josh H @ 2009-04-13 14:57:30

[Best Answer]you're going to need so much modification it's not going to be worth it to be honest. and 100s of hours of fab and mock up. and putting it in a chevelle ain't going to be any easier. you would've been better off with a 540 blown hemi making a lot more horse 900+ and it'd fit into the roadrunner with less modification. however droppin it in a charger is going to be just as complicated. charger's the exact same as the roadrunner but with dodge slapped on it. anything over 540cid is way to much modification. a 440 that's bored out .060 over and injected with big injectors can push 800 horse if it's built right. and that 383 can push 500-600 horse if it's built right especially if it was an interceptor motor. bottom line if you're going to race daddy's chevelle and it's got a 396 go but a dart with a 727 and tear a 383 out of a fury interceptor it'll bolt right up to the 727 and you ain't got to change the motor mounts however it's a good idea seeing as how that car WILL bring the front tires at least a foot and a half off the ground. put 3.27 rear gears in it and that'll blow the doors off any chevy. that's a fact that's the same drivetrain my dad had in his 68 dart. and it'll fly. that's what i'd do.

By : Copenhagen ring329 @ 1239660855

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you're going to need so much modification it's not going to be worth it to be honest. and 100s of hours of fab and mock up. and putting it in a chevelle ain't going to be any easier. you would've been better off with a 540 blown hemi making a lot more horse 900+ and it'd fit into the roadrunner with less modification. however droppin it in a charger is going to be just as complicated. charger's the exact same as the roadrunner but with dodge slapped on it. anything over 540cid is way to much modification. a 440 that's bored out .060 over and injected with big injectors can push 800 horse if it's built right. and that 383 can push 500-600 horse if it's built right especially if it was an interceptor motor. bottom line if you're going to race daddy's chevelle and it's got a 396 go but a dart with a 727 and tear a 383 out of a fury interceptor it'll bolt right up to the 727 and you ain't got to change the motor mounts however it's a good idea seeing as how that car WILL bring the front tires at least a foot and a half off the ground. put 3.27 rear gears in it and that'll blow the doors off any chevy. that's a fact that's the same drivetrain my dad had in his 68 dart. and it'll fly. that's what i'd do.

Copenhagen ring329

Why would you want to totally destroy a rare muscle car like that? It takes half the money and effort to preserve the road runner and keep it factory, and you will get a lot more enjoyment and value out of it. If you get tired of it, you will make more money on it in proper order than fooling around with it the way you propose.

Delamothe

if you know what a crate engine is you should know

mjmik1

Why not get a crate 426 hemi with a bds in it? Or you can go real crazy and build a 440 stroke with a blower and twin turbo's,( should be able to squeeze 1000 out of that ) never seen it done but with money it can be fabricated. Just hang onto the 383 as a spare

rick b

2000 chrysler concorde multiple cylinder misfire.?

My computer sent out a multiple cylinder misfire code but my car has no symptoms at all besides the engine light is on. How would I find out what components are causing this problem?

Asked by: josh @ 2009-04-15 09:23:25

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a misfire would be caused by a spark plug, wire, or coil. sometimes its just a fluke on these computers. i suggest resetting the computer code by using a scan tool or disconnecting the battery for 10 min. if the light comes on again then it is one of the above listed problems.

aj

Plugs, wires, cap, rotor if so equipped.

jumbobret

If you can't diagnose, then don't bother.

Misfires are caused by fuel, spark, or compression issues. If you don't have the tools to diagnose, don't resort to random part swapping to save you.

alfredb1979