Hi i have posted before. bout a month ago i thought my engine blew. Upon inspecting the car myself and doing extensive research. I manage to still think my engine is salvable. I found out that its definite timing. Engine is apart. I dont have much money right now so i replaced the broken chain guide and tensioner and tensioner arm only, which is the only visible damage, besides all the sluge in all compartments. well anyway, i put all back together, engine wont turn over. so of course i suspect jumped chain. Now im back in the cylinder heads got everything else removed and Now im having a problem getting the crankshaft wheel off with the puller. the puller i have probably destroyed the thread in the crankshaft, OK but i also noticedsome rocker arms are very loose.like 1/4 inch between rocker arm roller and cam lobes,are theysupposed to just move. I mean i can actually remove them with nothing. Im wondering if i have some bent valves or if its normal when timing is out of wack. also is there an alternative to pull the crankshaft wheel. Thanks
sorry guys its a 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7

 

I also have a 2000 Intrepid 2.7! Mine just blew this past week, there is no question it blew! I can't answer your question but I can tell you that I've called around about engines and have heard from numerous people that the 2.7's are junk...that you should upgrade to a 3.2 or 3.5!! Mine has 98,200 miles and they say if you make it past 80,000 then don't complain! I wish you luck on figuring out your problem!!!