New engine, really?!?!

[LonghornLove]

I got my engine replaced under warranty\recall on my 2014 Kia Optima around 60k miles.
They then gave it some crazy long warranty and I sold the car the next year because I didn't want it to break on me again.

All in all re-manned engines are generally better then new engines as they have already been broken in and metal already expanded\broken in.
Make sure you get the documentation for the new engine, and request what the warranty is on it, generally it's a year or so when something major like that is replaced but can sometimes be more (the warranty on me got extended to 15 years unlimited miles for the engine so would of lasted until 2029 if I kept it) (get it in writing)

If you enjoy the truck I would just keep it, if anything it's more reliable now.

The SA shared the warranty on the remanufactured engine is 3 years, 100k miles.

 

[Reverse]

If s lifter failed and there is damage to the cam, replacing the entire engine is the recommended course of action. Getting metal shavings throughout the engine is hard to clean up

Lifter failed on our 2014 and ate into the camshaft. They replaced camshaft and all lifters. That was at 130,000 miles I believe. It's now at 220,000 miles and running strong. Noise of failed lifters and camshaft can be similar to Hemi tick.

 

[Darksteel165]

Dealers do not approval from the manufacturer to replace a Hemi under warranty. When that engine is returned for warranty, all documents need to match(block info and so on). The dealer needs to tear down the engine to failure and document(photos) of the failure and attach to the claim. The big thing is the oil control valve for VVT, remove that and check for metal. If there is metal, gets new engine. No metal rebuild/repair.

IF they do an analysis of the engine and find replacement wasn't needed the dealer will be charged back. There are engines that need prior approval for replacement, but the 5.7 isn't one of them.

How dare you refute his conspiracy with facts.

So this means they won’t change the engine unless they are pretty sure they need to do so.

Just putting these 3 quotes in a row.
Nothing more I need to say

 

[HSKR R/T]

Just putting these 3 quotes in a row.
Nothing more I need to say

Exactly, cause cbty2050 basically shot down your whole argument about getting a warranty engine and putting it in someone else's truck.

 

[sitkaqueen]

Let me provide a little background to the story. I bought my 2019 Longhorn about 5 months ago. ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! I recently started hearing a ticking sound coming from the driver side wheel well, especially on a cold start. I did a little research and realized it’s probably the common cracked exhaust manifold and/or bolts issue many 5.7L have. With 59,800 miles on it, the bumper to bumper warranty is no longer in effect but the powertrain warranty still is (barely). So I took it in to the dealership yesterday for them to check it out. I get a call this morning confirming that I do have a cracked exhaust manifold but what happens next takes my breath away. The SA also shares they heard another sound coming from inside the engine and determined it’s a cam issue and the engine will need to be replaced. WTF! I need a new engine?! He told me that it isn’t that uncommon and he has a 5.7L Durango in his shop right now with 17,000 miles that has the same issue and is also getting its engine replaced. The good (no, great) news is that it’s completely covered under the powertrain warranty, nothing out of pocket from me, and I’ll get a 3 year 100k warranty on the new motor. I’m pretty freaked out since this is the first vehicle I’ve ever owned that needed to have its engine replaced. My natural reaction is to immediately get rid of it once repaired but it’s honestly my most favorite vehicle I’ve ever owned and I don’t feel the same way about the other truck brands to replace it with. I guess I’ll be keeping it long term unless I continue having issues with it. I’d be interested in hearing if anyone else has had their motor replaced and how did things turn out afterwards.

I have 2023 Ram Limited. 4 times I complained about ticking noise. 15,000 miles. They insisted passenger exhaust manifold. They replaced. Still ticking. I started taking pics. First, temp gauge reads 10 to 15 degrees above outside temp and I'm in the shade. Second, When ac unit is on , low engine oil and low battery. Third, If I open door and stand next to the truck, my legs are burning from the heat coming off the engine under truck front tire wheel wells not the exhaust pipes. They played games and still waiting on new engine. I believe to get me past Virginia's 18 month "Lemon law"!!! Their crushing my loyalty of Ram hemi trucks. Do I take the costly lost and trade my truck or trust them replace it correctly when knew it 6 months ago? Meaning they lied to get me past the Lemon Law dead line. How do I get your 3 year 100000 mile warranty on a new engine?

 

[Cbty2050]

How do I get your 3 year 100000 mile warranty on a new engine?

If they replace the engine with a Mopar engine, it will come with the 3 year 100k warranty

 

[yellowboy]

Get the new engine and sell your truck immediately afterwards these trucks are junk

 

[spyder]

There are engines that need prior approval for replacement, but the 5.7 isn't one of them.

This makes me feel like it's an expected repair. "Oh, another one? Yea, just do it we don't need proof we know it happens all the time."

 

[Cbty2050]

This makes me feel like it's an expected repair. "Oh, another one? Yea, just do it we don't need proof we know it happens all the time."

What? They still have to document the cause of failure and attach to the claim. If not the claim won't get paid. But yeah.....

 

[SD Rebel]

This makes me feel like it's an expected repair. "Oh, another one? Yea, just do it we don't need proof we know it happens all the time."

True, though it could be because the sheer number of 5.7L in the field in comparison to the other types of motors. The sheer number of motors leads to certain amount of failures they suspect will happen, no need to verify at this point.

 

[BowDown]

What? They still have to document the cause of failure and attach to the claim. If not the claim won't get paid. But yeah.....

True, though it could be because the sheer number of 5.7L in the field in comparison to the other types of motors. The sheer number of motors leads to certain amount of failures they suspect will happen, no need to verify at this point.

You two, knock it off. We don't use reason and logic around these parts; take that BS back to new york city

 

[spyder]

...NEW YORK CITY?!?!?!?

 

[Jako]

40011 miles motor replacement
5 1/2 years of ownership
Lifetime warranty
OOS May 28th
Currently at Ramsey CDJR, NJ.
ETA 2 to 3 months
Tuesday July 9th will be 6 weeks
CDK hack didn't help the ETA

It was a great motor up to this point, didn't burn oil and highway mpg was better than stated at times particularly with non alcohol gas.

Oil changes - Mopar filters and penzoil ultra platinum oil, changed before oil monitor timeline. Motor broken in as per manual.

 

[Cbty2050]

40011 miles motor replacement
5 1/2 years of ownership
Lifetime warranty
OOS May 28th
Currently at Ramsey CDJR, NJ.
ETA 2 to 3 months
Tuesday July 9th will be 6 weeks
CDK hack didn't help the ETA

It was a great motor up to this point, didn't burn oil and highway mpg was better than stated at times particularly with non alcohol gas.

Oil changes - Mopar filters and penzoil ultra platinum oil, changed before oil monitor timeline. Motor broken in as per manual.

What is the failure?

 

[Chris3058]

Take the new long block and be happy! Brand new engine and warranty - yes please.

 

[Chris3058]

And on a side note my other half’s 2021 CX5 Mazda developed a tick in the 2.5 valve train - and they replaced it with a new complete long block at 17000 kms / seems a few dozen of them left with a defective valve train but Mazda was all over it. I was impressed by how well they treated us and we have had zero issues since.

 

[Cbty2050]

ETA 2 to 3 months

Is your truck eTorque equipped?

 

[Jako]

What is the failure?

No word from dealer.
I was on NY Thruway and the truck decelerated, check engine and other lights on, pulled onto shoulder and would crank but not start. Next day picked up some items from the truck. Checked to see if it would start AND it did, sounded like a bucket of bolts in mixer. Following week service adviser told me it needed a motor and it would be 2 to 3 months. Luckily, I hope, the lifetime warranty covers it as I am 5 1/2 years of ownership, otherwise I believe the term is SOL.

 

[spyder]

I'd be fine with the temporary inconvenience to have free new (reman) engine and warranty. Sucks right now, but long term it'll be better I bet. I'd be pretty curious about what exactly happened too. Bucket of bolts is never good. I spun a rod bearing in a Caddy Northstar engine once and I said it sounded like an army of gnomes with little rock hammers under the hood.

 

[Jako]

I'd be fine with the temporary inconvenience to have free new (reman) engine and warranty. Sucks right now, but long term it'll be better I bet. I'd be pretty curious about what exactly happened too. Bucket of bolts is never good. I spun a rod bearing in a Caddy Northstar engine once and I said it sounded like an army of gnomes with little rock hammers under the hood.

I'm very curious myself. It is in the hands of the dealership and Stellantis.
Serenity prayer for now.