xjfrancis
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Portland, Oregon
so I was just driving down the highway today and POP! the car dies and I pull over to the side of the road. I get out to see what the damage was and it was immediately apparent. The puddle of oil on the gravel is what gave it away. Here’s what happened.
http://www.jeeps-offroad.com/reader-rigs/album67/IMG_1403
http://www.jeeps-offroad.com/reader-rigs/album67/IMG_1405
So I guess I have a blown engine. Funny thing is, is that I just took it into the dealership about a week ago for an overheating problem and 50 miles later my engine blows. When I took it in they said that my hoses were worn out and my thermostat was going bad and since I have no way to do my own maintenance down here at school at asu i had them fix it for about 400.
So I need your input on what I should do. Do you think I might have a case against the dealership or is that out of the question? Also what is the best option for the repair? I know that having the dealership fix it will cost me a fortune. What are the options for dropping a different engine in, or a rebuilt one? Any suggestions are helpful. thanks Craig.
if you want to know it is a 6 cly 96' with 89000
http://www.jeeps-offroad.com/reader-rigs/album67/IMG_1403
http://www.jeeps-offroad.com/reader-rigs/album67/IMG_1405
So I guess I have a blown engine. Funny thing is, is that I just took it into the dealership about a week ago for an overheating problem and 50 miles later my engine blows. When I took it in they said that my hoses were worn out and my thermostat was going bad and since I have no way to do my own maintenance down here at school at asu i had them fix it for about 400.
So I need your input on what I should do. Do you think I might have a case against the dealership or is that out of the question? Also what is the best option for the repair? I know that having the dealership fix it will cost me a fortune. What are the options for dropping a different engine in, or a rebuilt one? Any suggestions are helpful. thanks Craig.
if you want to know it is a 6 cly 96' with 89000