Well, regarding Warrenty. I bought mine used a year ago, it came only with
the Fidelity extended warrenty, which I checked and it does NOT cover the
Freeze plugs! Also, initially I had it taken to a Garage I know that does
good work. They told me the same thing that the dealer told me afterwards.
Coolant rusted, caused waterpump to leak. Freeze Plug is rusted to where it
needs to be replaced, which requires removal of the Cylinder head, and
should replace all of the freeze plugs because they're somewhat rusted too.
So, both the Garage and dealership told me identical stories.
Oh yeah, to make the situation even worse. My Probe that I said that I had
for 3 years and no problems. Well, when I pulled in front of my house from
church, had smoke coming from under the hood. Popped the hood. It wasn't a
lot, so couldn't tell much, but it might also be coolant related, or maybe
oil related. Couldn't really tell at the moment.. so now BOTH of my cars
are out of commision.. *sigh* guess I might be calling in sick tommorrow
and tuesday until I get my Truck back.
Ken Allgood
97 cc slt 5.2L
> Date: Sat, 09 Dec 2000 11:43:39 -0600
> From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: RE: My dakota POS! - Long
>
> Good point.
>
> - - Bernd
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: My dakota POS! - Long
>
>
> > I find it VERY hard to believe that the brass freeze plugs were rusted
> > though. On the steel ones, unless someone didn't change
> > their coolant at
> > all they don't rust that quick. Not to forget that you did
> > say that you had
> > changed it...so that's out of the question as well.
> >
> > Who are these bozo's who checked the coolant. I'd say pay
> > the bill, grab
> > your inspection receipt and have a long harsh talk with the Inspection
> > Station manager showing him the Dealer receipt and then their
> > "Inspection
> > Results". You can also call the license issuing department (state
> > depending) and file a complaint with them as well with your factual
> > receipts.
> >
> > If you can, get a written statement from the dealer as well
> > and ask for the
> > parts (freeze plugs) back...ALL OF THEM as proof.
> >
> > I feel for you...I really do. :(
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> >
>
> Bernd, Ken should look at his DC contract. I looked at the old contract on
> my Dakota that I bought used, and freeze out plugs are a covered item.
Even
> on my Neon the freeze out plugs are covered. If Ken has a DC extended
> warranty he should give them a call, and if that is the case they will
raise
> hell with the dealership.
>
> Greg
> NE# 3779
> 2K1 Neon ES
> Rahway NJ
> ICQ: 283886
> http://24.6.89.18/neon
>
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