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#26 of 42 2006 Chrysler Sebring Touring convertible 2.7L by penb Aug 21, 2009 (12:54 pm)
Our car had 52,000 miles on it and we started to loose compression. We took itto Chrysler and they told us a valve spring broke and the valve stem bent. They were replaced for cylinder #4. That was July 1, 2009. We got our car back after a slow return to us on July 10th drove it and on July 18th we broke down. Car would not start. Then we got going and engine light came on so we had it towed back to Chrysler and they told us oil pump broke because an impeller blade broke inside the pump. The end result is we need a new engine and we only had 53,000 miles on the car. For the Valve spring Chrysler kicked in $400.of the $1200 job. Now for the $5380 engine they are billing us $2690. Our warranty was only for 36,000 miles but we did not abuse the engine. It wasn't suppose to fail at 53,000. Has anyone had this experience? I really only want to buy American, but now I will have to really pray about my next car. Replies to this message: jpf (Aug 25, 2009 10:34 am)
#27 of 42 2006 Sebring Overheating by cowboy2679 Aug 24, 2009 (10:46 am)
I have a 2006 Sebring with a 2.7 V6. My issue is that the car takes a very long time to warm up, but once it does the thermostat gauge continues a steady climb until the car is overheating. The thermostat has been replaced coolant level is good, and I have no ideas on what steps to take next. If anyone knows what the problem could be thank you in advance.
#28 of 42 Re: 2006 Chrysler Sebring Touring convertible 2.7L [penb] by jpf Aug 25, 2009 (10:34 am)
Replying to: penb (Aug 21, 2009 12:54 pm) The past history of the 2.7 v6 engine is not very good. Four or five years ago these engines had a sludging problem and problems with the timing chain. I'm not so sure if these issues have been resolved. The local Dodge-Chrysler dealer always has lots of Chargers or 300's with this engine on their lot. I think it's because buyers stay away from this engine. If Chrysler is willing to pay half the cost you're probably better off taking them up on it and replace the engine. Try to get at least a 50,000 mile warranty on the engine. Good luck.
#29 of 42 2.7 L New Water Pump Now No Start by thecardoc Sep 02, 2009 (7:40 pm)
After installng new water pump now no start. 2002 sebring 2.7L . The timming chain was absolutly positively right on the marks . And just to make shure I cranked it through about 10 to 12 rotations to get the marks to align again. And they were still right on the money. I get 150 to 180 psi compression on all cyls . Cranks good and fast has spark. No codes show up on my OTC genisys. Did try replacing the cam sensor with no results. Any help or coments welcome. Replies to this message: thecardoc (Sep 05, 2009 7:18 pm) chellno1 (Oct 13, 2009 7:40 pm) thecardoc (Oct 14, 2009 3:30 pm)
#30 of 42 Re: 2.7 L New Water Pump Now No Start [thecardoc] by thecardoc Sep 05, 2009 (7:18 pm)
Replying to: thecardoc (Sep 02, 2009 7:40 pm) Found the problem . The LH cam sprocket had the wrong reluctor ring on it . It would not sync up with the crank sensor . The cam sprocket has a series on windows cut in it with 1 , 2 ,or 3 groups of window slits in different order the replacement one I got had them in a different sequence than the original Replies to this message: chellno1 (Oct 13, 2009 7:40 pm) thecardoc (Oct 14, 2009 3:30 pm)
#31 of 42 2005 Sebring with 2.4 Engine by bena8837 Sep 06, 2009 (10:11 am)
My daughter has a 05 Chrysler Sebring with about 110K miles. The timing belt broke while driving down the highway, so it died. Took to mechanic and he said it was the timing belt that had broken. Had it replaced about 2 month ago. Now it has started with a humming noise at about 2500 Rpm. What is the best way to isolate the problem. As anyone familiar with the 2.4 knows, you can't even see the drive belt on the engine. Any help will be greatly appreciated.   Thanks, OMB Replies to this message: jpf (Sep 10, 2009 3:18 pm)
#32 of 42 Re: 2005 Sebring with 2.4 Engine [bena8837] by jpf Sep 10, 2009 (3:18 pm)
Replying to: bena8837 (Sep 06, 2009 10:11 am) I have a 2006 Dodge Caravan with the same engine. Timing belt replacement is recommended at 90k in the owner's manual. It is a good idea to change the water pump and maybe even the belt pre-tensioner when the timing belt is changed. See if you can get a good mechanic to ride with you; he may be able to isolate what the problem is after hearing it. Good luck.
#33 of 42 Re: 2.7 Has Oil Distribution Problems [observer22] by sassygirl Sep 18, 2009 (9:30 am)
Replying to: observer22 (Sep 28, 2008 10:43 pm) I have a 2001 Sebring with that engine size my problem is 3 weeks ago i had an oil change and i only put the synthetic oil in my engine well 2 days later i started my car and i heard this awful noise and the engine was tapping the mechanic i took it to had it for a week i got it back on a tuesday he informed me he put oil in my car and drove it and he told me my car may have engine damage or the valves were loose and if i could stand the noise it was ok well i was on my way to my National Guard Drills on a sat morning and my engine made this noise like metal on metal and the engine froze up and stopped i have 66.632 miles on my car i will have to either buy a new engine or trade it in my car is paid off and i did not want to do this all over again. Replies to this message: mikefm58 (Sep 18, 2009 12:39 pm)
#34 of 42 Re: 2.7 Has Oil Distribution Problems [sassygirl] by mikefm58 Sep 18, 2009 (12:39 pm)
Replying to: sassygirl (Sep 18, 2009 9:30 am) Your post is impossible to decipher, think maybe you can write a complete sentence, maybe throw in a comma or period here and there, you know, to kind of break up your thoughts?
#35 of 42 99 Sebring JXI stalling by sebring099 Sep 24, 2009 (6:22 pm)
My 99 Sebring has started doing weird things while going down the road. My check engine light and security light are the only 2 lights that come on and then the speedometer and rpm gauges dip. It lasts for just a second and the car picks back up and does fine. Sometimes it goes for days before it does it again and then sometimes 3 or 4 times a day. It runs rough for a few minutes after it happens and then runs fine. Sometimes when i stop after a short time it just dies,but starts right back up. If anyone knows anything i would love to hear from you......

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