Mechanic Errs In Engine Replacement For Grand Cherokee
Dear Tom and Ray, a reader paid 2500 for a new engine after three mechanics diagnosed a knocking noise. After a week install the shop said the engine wasn’t needed and proposed a 75 power steering pump instead. The reader asks about recouping costs and accountability. The hosts fault the misdiagnosis and stress belt removal to isolate the noise, urging client action and emphasizing mechanic responsibility.
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The 2003 PT Cruiser GT adds a 215 horsepower turbocharged engine and introduces Chrysler’s AutoStick automatic transmission, with a manual Getrag option. Priced from 23005 including destination, options push near 25000. The turbo delivers 245 lb-ft torque, quicker zero to sixty, and upgraded internals for durability, while offering 19 mpg city and 25 mpg highway with automatic.
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