Yeah, well, I just got my Dak back from the dealer as well, and
-without- the repairs it needs! I have a V6, and the ONLY mod (at this
point) is a FABM and a stereo. I've been hearing a rattling sound, and
they said that the catalytic converter has "broken baffles and is
partially restricted". They claimed it was due to "modifications to the
vehicle", citing the intake system (and air filter?!?) and saying that
the less restrictive intake caused undue pressure on the exhaust
system. They want to charge $390 for parts and 2.5hrs shop time (@
$45/hr=$112) to replace the cat. I said, you gotta be kidding!
To top it off, I had them do work in January to replace a front
suspension component, and have had a "dragging" sound from the front end
intermittently ever since. They -supposedly- did the alignment when
they put the front end back together. When I asked them to check the
noise, they said that it was due to the alignment being out of whack,
and that I needed a new alignment job (@ $70) and TWO FRONT TIRES (@
$290 installed!). Never mind that they caused the problem in the first
place.
So, I've called the regional manager's office, and we'll see if anything
happens. Being that I have 39K miles (on a 36K warranty) I think the
dealer saw a chance to milk some $$$ from an unsuspecting dupe. I'll do
that stuff myself. All I can say is, if you are in the Chicago-land
area and need service, stay away from Torco Dodge in St. Charles.
Elmhurst and Crystal Lake are recommended alternates.
On a positive note, I am now in the market for a high-flow catalytic
converter. :-) Has anyone tried the performance cats from Dynomax or
the one listed in Summit's catalog (unknown brand)?
Kurt
SmokinDakota wrote:
>
> Well after 6 days of waiting I got the Smoky D back. I will admit the bumper
> does look a hell of a lot better when it is painted body color. And I think
> the body shop did a good job, lets just hope it lasts. While it was in I had
> them check for the valve ticking, I can definitely here some form of ticking
> coming from the valves. There excuse was "alterations done to engine,
> aftermarket plug wires and air filter, etc". I have the Mopar 7.5mm wires
> and a K&N drop in Air Filter. How do these mods create a ticking? Just
> sounds like they opened the hood, looked around, saw the blue wires and K&N
> sticker and blamed that. I am just glad I have the Dak back.
>
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