[Cowman]

After four weeks of chasing the problem and replacing every control part of the EGR system it still won't run right and won't throw a code.

[grey_whiskers]

They obviously learned their Engineering skills from the Republican National Committee.

[867V309]

Rant off ... That is all

To be fair, you Do know who bought Chrysler?

[tumblindice]

I had a ‘72 stepside Dodge truck with a 318 and a four speed trans. with a ‘granny’ gear. We pulled stumps with it. That was one tough, reliable truck.

[W.]

I hear ya! I was a line mech at a Chrysler/Plymouth garage in 78/79 and went through the same crap. Used the ‘computer’ that was the size of a battery charger cart and it NEVER gave the same code twice. The service manager said to throw parts at it until it ran halfways right. Maddening!

[smokingfrog]

Trash that engine & put in a slant six!

[wjcsux]

I have worked on both engines in my first career as a mechanic, they are absolutely bullet proof.

[Viking2002]

Drinking while swinging a wrench will reach the point of diminishing returns after a fashion..........put the Craftsman down, it'll wait until tomorrow. Believe me, been there, done that.

[rikkir]

I probably don’t keep up with Chrysler as well as I should, but I have to admit to a serious jones.

I want one of those 707hp Hellcats really bad. The new 666 edition is the stuff young men’s (which I ain’t) dreams are made of.

Just thinking about it makes my right foot itchy.

[SkyPilot]

The EGR valve in a Jeep JK is a bear to replace. Ask me how I know?

[SkyPilot]

Motortrend had this to say about a JK Rubicon back in 2008:

Additionally, Jeep's Rubicon package uses BFG Mud Terrain T/As, possibly the most aggressive tread available on any factory vehicle. Ultimate low-traction treads, combined with ultimate low-traction mechanicals make the Rubicon package an almost unbeatable team; however, if there is a weak point, it's in the 3.8L cast-iron V-6. The engine only puts out 202 hp and 237 lb-ft of torque but it feels like it's even less than that, even with 4.10:1 ring-and-pinion gears. Although clearly not designed for pavement racing, a 0-to-60 time of almost 9.8 sec puts the Jeep Rubicon right on top of a Toyota Prius.

Especially with 35" tires, my Jeep is not a sportscar. I don't accelerate fast enough for the 2016 Camaro behind me at the traffic light.

Still, I love Jeeps. They are incredible machines, especially the Rubicon.

I guess the engine change is a partial answer to the criticism.

[trebb]

Why did Ford bump the old 289 and Chevy the 283? Some things will never be known....

[Rodamala]

I am still seething over the $700 control module that was causing my right headlight to not work on my ‘04 RAM. I would like to meet the “engineer” that replaced a simple fuse and relay with a GD computer card and punch them in the face.

[VTenigma]

Two acronyms explain it CAFE and EPA.

[mad_as_he$$]

The 4.7 is a smoking pile of dog$hit. Go to Craigslist and search “mechanics special”. At least one listing will be a low mileage vehicle with a 4.7.

[Ouderkirk]

I was a dyed int the wool Mopar owner. until I bought a 1996 Chrysler LHS. Overall a decent car that drive well, but it was a true POS or should I say LHS (lousy hunk of s***) the transmission failed at 73K miles just outside the warranty period. When I went to have it repaired I was told that it was not a serviceable part and needed to be replaced. I was livid. Who ever heard of a transmission you can’t repair? I got one from a junk yard and installed it myself (what a production that was) and sold the car a few weeks later.

Never bought another one. I’m a Toyota guy now.

The only work I’ve had to do on my Toyotas is consumables...brakes and tires.

Walk away from the Chryslers.

[762X51]

It’s not just Chrysler but ALL auto makers. Why would Ford abandon the equally good 4.9L I-6 and replace it with a 4.6L V-8 that shoots spark plugs through the hood? In my opinion the inline 6, whether Jeep’s 258, Chrysler’s Slant Six, Ford’s 300 or Chevy’s 250 were the best engines ever made. They lived too long and that was the reason for their demise.

[AppyPappy]

Because you sin.