Dodge Intrepid engine leaning back

Printable Version

Dodge Forum >> Dodge Cars >> Dodge Intrepid >> 1st Gen Intrepid >> Dodge Intrepid engine leaning back

Page: [1]

Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>

Dodge Intrepid engine leaning back - 4/29/2008 10:02:37 AM    deborahc   Posts: 2 Joined: 4/29/2008 Status: offline We have a 1996 Dodge Intrepid that has major problems. There is something broke in the front end, and there are "arms" under the car about an inch off the ground. The engine is slanted towards the back (downward). We don't know what is broke in order to figure out how to fix it. Can you help me? Post #: 1

RE: Dodge Intrepid engine leaning back - 4/29/2008 2:21:30 PM    kurts2   Posts: 510 Joined: 10/27/2006 Status: offline Nothing should be on inch from the ground, if you are not exagerating, that's a problem all right!  I think the "arms" you refer to, is what is called "the cradel mount."  The mount has four attach bolts that go through 2 bushings (each bolt), an upper and a lower bushing.  The bolts then bolt to the frame rails.  If the back is low, check the rear bolts (VERY carefully...if the two rear bolts are broke and the entire weight is on the front 2 bolts, you could get squished if they broke too).  A common problem is the bushings fail and the engine will clunk (and hop) when you give it gas.  I never heard of the bolts breaking though. PS  The engine mounts bolt between the engine, and the top of the cradle. (in reply to deborahc) Post #: 2

RE: Dodge Intrepid engine leaning back - 5/7/2008 7:10:48 AM    deborahc   Posts: 2 Joined: 4/29/2008 Status: offline Yes, it is the engine cradle mount!  We just discovered that the bolt was missing from one side, and the other side had the bolt attached tightly, but had ripped the metal out on that part of the car!  We have been told that this car is shot (unless we want to spend a fortune fixing this).  We are a 5 member, one income family with one car now (and 4 drivers).  I'm guessing a junk yard or donating the car is the only way to get rid of it? Thumbnail Image Thumbnail Image Attachment (2) < Message edited by deborahc -- 5/7/2008 7:24:38 AM > (in reply to deborahc) Post #: 3

RE: Dodge Intrepid engine leaning back - 5/7/2008 2:25:49 PM    kurts2   Posts: 510 Joined: 10/27/2006 Status: offline If you have a good welder localy, he may be able to help without trashing the car (weld a new plate with nut plate on top, then just reattach).  If you do opt for this, I'd make sure to inspect the front mounting points for cracks/dammage as they have been under abnormal strain because of the two rear mount failures. PS  I have never seen (or heard) of this.  Has anyone else out there see it before? Kurt (in reply to deborahc) Post #: 4

Today's Posts
Most Active Topics
Make A Donation
Forum Rules & FAQ
RSS Feeds
SRT Forums
Race News

Dodge Prices

Dodge Trucks & SUVs
Ram Dakota
Durango Nitro

Dodge Cars
Avenger Intrepid
Caliber Magnum
Challenger Neon
Charger Stealth
Daytona Stratus
Dodge Viper

Featured Sponsors

Car of the Month
May 2008
2003 Neon SRT-4

Ride of the Month
May 2008
2005 3500 QCLB Laramie Sport 5.9L CTD Auto

Poll
Now that you've seen the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT-8, what do you think?
	I Love It, Its Perfect
	I love the looks, but hate the transmission
	I like it, but I want the concept interior
	I like it, but I want the exact concept exterior
	Its ok, but the concept was far better
	Thanks, but I look forward to some changes on the 2009 models.
Poll Results Previous Polls

Top 10 Posters
dustyloins 20385 badstratrt 20284 midnight 16848 vipergts 14302 dodgegirl19 13072 ramfan5.9 12398 steve05ram36 11138 nickoman01 10860 drew 9991 casper 9604

New Vendors
ATI ProCharger
Motor City Auto Parts
Sonic Electronix
Buy Auto Truck Accessories
Buy Car Floor Mats
Access Roll-Up Cover
AMSOIL - Performance Oil Technology
AMSOIL - Performance Oil Technology
Royal Purple
DodgeChallenger.com